Celebrating the  heart  of British agriculture

Thursday 15th October 2026 - The Vox, NEC Birmingham

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Welcome to the British Farming Awards

15 October 2026

The Vox Birmingham


Each year Britain’s farming industry comes together in its hundreds to celebrate the achievements of individuals at the British Farming Awards. 

Sponsored by Morrisons and Myton Food Group, hosted by Farmers Guardian, the event is attended by over 800 farmers and industry professionals from across the UK. Back for its thirteenth year, the event celebrates pioneering farmers across all sectors who are leading in areas of technology, science, food production and sustainability.



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Why Get Involved

Recognition

Gain national recognition for your achievements and stand out in a competitive industry.

Networking

Connect with leading farmers, suppliers, and decision-makers from across the UK.

Celebrate Success

Join hundreds of industry professionals for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence.


Our Other Awards

Celebrating excellence across the farming community, we also run two further award programmes recognising the vital role of livestock markets and the next generation of British farming talent.

Marts the heart

Auctions and auctioneers are essential to the health and wellbeing of any farm business with livestock, and auctioneers are, in many ways, at the forefront of the livestock industry. Their purpose is to bring farmers together, to achieve the best price for whatever they are selling, and they are therefore an intrinsic part of the industry. The Marts the Heart Awards are now in their tenth year, the awards were launched in 2015. The campaign proved to be an outstanding success and was incredibly well-received and supported. Last year’s awards were record-breaking with 450 nominations and 20,000 votes cast across all 3 categories.

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Young British Farming Awards

The 2026 Young British Farming Awards is dedicated to celebrating the next generation of British farmers and the remarkable contributions they are making to the industry. The awards not only recognise the achievements of these young agricultural trailblazers but also inspire the continued growth and development of the British farming industry for generations to come. Recognising emerging talent is vital for the future of British farming, that’s why this year we have added five new categories. The Young British Farming Awards is sponsored by Massey Feeds and Harpers Feeds, and supported by Tom Pemberton, Kaleb Cooper, and Cannon Hall Farm.

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Enter the British Farming Awards

The British Farming Awards, hosted by Farmers Guardian, recognises British farmers and agricultural businesses for their commitment, resilience and innovation to an industry that consistently serves the nation. Alongside farming’s core sectors – dairy, beef, sheep, arable and technology – we will also be celebrating the best of family farms, students, new entrants, agri-tech and the huge number of farm diversifications, which are now so crucial to many businesses.

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Testimonials


“I’m absolutely chuffed and surprised, to be recognised for what we’ve been doing is immense, when we started this is was just a pipe dream. Agriculture is going through massive changes and in our way, we can help farmers, this award announces that we are here.”

Andrej Porovic PES Technologies

“I feel very overwhelmed and it’s incredibly humbling, the other finalists are amazing, so I was just expecting to come and have a good night. When I applied for this award, my family and all the people I’ve worked for got behind me and then I wanted to win this for them.”

Holly Bonner Agricultural Student

“I never thought I would be awarded this, and I’m so pleased that I’ve been recognised for what I’ve done for 50 years. The awards recognise the best in the industry, there was four great finalists out there tonight, and I was the lucky one.”

Nicholas Watts Vine House Farm

“I’m blown away, this means recognition for the whole team, they have put in so much work over the past few years and this award is for them. We are planning for the future, working with our community through schools, and bringing wildlife back to the farm. Engaging with the community is our license to practice, our license to farm.”

Johnny Wake Courteenhall Farms,


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Frequently Asked Questions
The British Farming Awards, hosted by Farmers Guardian, celebrate the very best of British agriculture. Now in their 13th year, the awards recognise farmers, agricultural businesses and industry professionals for their commitment, resilience and innovation. The 2026 ceremony takes place on Thursday 15th October at The Vox, NEC Birmingham.
The awards are open to farmers, agricultural businesses, students and agri-tech companies across the UK. Most categories require entrants or nominees to be aged 18 or over at the time of entry. You can enter yourself, your farm or your business — or nominate someone else.
There are categories spanning all areas of British farming, including Arable Farmer of the Year, Beef Farmer of the Year, Sheep Farmer of the Year, Dairy, Grassland, Diversification, Family Farming Business, Agri-Tech Innovator, Farm Worker, New Entrant, Contractor of the Year and more. Visit the categories page on the website to find the best fit for you.
Entry to the British Farming Awards is completely free.
Yes. If your work or business is relevant to more than one category, you are welcome to submit separate entries for each.
Yes. Most categories allow you to nominate another person or business. Make sure you use the correct entry form — nomination forms and self-entry forms are separate on the website.
Judges are looking for clear evidence of innovation, resilience, and positive impact — whether that's a change you've made to your farming practices, growth in your business, or your contribution to the wider industry. Strong entries tell a compelling story with specific examples and results.
Entry deadlines are published on the British Farming Awards website. It's worth entering as early as possible — shortlisted finalists are contacted ahead of the ceremony in October.
You'll be notified directly and your story will be shared as part of the awards celebration. Finalists are invited to attend the ceremony at The Vox, NEC Birmingham on 15th October 2026.
Visit britishfarmingawards.co.uk or get in touch via the contact form on the website.