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Next generation celebrated at the first Young British Farming Awards
Next generation celebrated at the first Young British Farming Awards

The British Farming Awards proudly introduces the inaugural Young British Farming Awards Winners, sponsored by Massey Feeds and Harpers Feeds. Rising stars of the farming world have been honoured at the inaugural Young British Farming Awards. The Young British Farming Awards, organised by Farmers Guardian and the British Farming Awards, saw young trailblazers recognised from all over the UK.

Problem-solving and perseverance are the key to success for 2023 Ag-Tech Innovator
Problem-solving and perseverance are the key to success for 2023 Ag-Tech Innovator

Problem-solving and perseverance led to success for ADF Milking and their InVent system. James Huyton speaks to the firm’s founder James Duke about winning Agri-Tech Innovator of the Year

By focusing on multi-species swards and reducing nitrogen usage, 2023 Grassland Farmers of the Year are building a financially and environmentally sustainable business.
By focusing on multi-species swards and reducing nitrogen usage, 2023 Grassland Farmers of the Year are building a financially and environmentally sustainable business.

By focusing on multi-species swards and reducing nitrogen usage, Chris and Bella Mossman are building a financially and environmentally sustainable business. Farmers Guardians, Angela Calvert reports.

Farm Worker delivers a positive attitude for the livestock and her colleagues
Farm Worker delivers a positive attitude for the livestock and her colleagues

Working alongside her family on a dairy farm in the South West can bring its challenges. But Holly Atkinson delivers a positive attitude to deliver for the livestock and her colleagues. Farmers Guardians Ellie Layton reports.

Ice Cream and Solar Panels are the key to success for BFA 2023 Family Farm winners
Ice Cream and Solar Panels are the key to success for BFA 2023 Family Farm winners

Succession planning and diversification are at the heart of Bluebell Dairy in Derbyshire. Farmers Guardian journalist, Rachael Brown reports.

Mart's The Heart Awards 2024 Opens Entries for Outstanding Livestock Auctioneering
Mart's The Heart Awards 2024 Opens Entries for Outstanding Livestock Auctioneering

Mart's The Heart Awards, an integral part of the esteemed British Farming Awards, is excited to announce the opening of entries for its ninth edition, commencing May 12, 2024. Hosted by Farmers Guardian and powered by Agriconnect, Mart's The Heart Awards seek to honour the exceptional dedication and service of auctioneers and livestock markets within the agricultural industry.

A true pioneer of sustainability in agriculture
A true pioneer of sustainability in agriculture

David Shelton, who runs a mixed operation comprising 650 head of finishing beef, 230,000 broilers, B&B pigs, a 20-hectare (50-acre) solar farm and combinable crops across 890ha (2,200 acres) in Leicestershire, is constantly driving his business forwards. Farmers Guardian reporter Olivia Midgley reports.

Meet the BFA 2023 New Entrants
Meet the BFA 2023 New Entrants

Tenacity, resilience and overcoming the odds are some of the traits which have laid the foundations of Alex and Emily Crawley’s business as new entrant farmers. Farmers Guardian journalist, Chris Brayford reports.

Catch up with the Farmers Guardian Farming Hero 2023
Catch up with the Farmers Guardian Farming Hero 2023

The Nicholson family at Cannon Hall Farm have been connecting the British public with farming via their television appearances and directly on the farm. Farmers Guardian journalist, Alex Black reports.

British Farming Awards 2024 are open for entries
British Farming Awards 2024 are open for entries

The British Farming Awards are back for 2024 and open for entries and nominations. The aim is to shine a light on the phenomenal work taking place across the industry and the driving forces behind it.         

British Farming Awards Announces Charity Partnership with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
British Farming Awards Announces Charity Partnership with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

The British Farming Awards is thrilled to announce its 2024 charity partnership with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, a charity dedicated to funding the search for effective treatments and a cure for motor neuron disease (MND). The charity partnership aims to raise awareness of the foundation and raise funds on the night of the awards.

BRITAIN’S BEST FARMERS ANNOUNCED
BRITAIN’S BEST FARMERS ANNOUNCED

The British Farming Awards have revealed this year’s 18 winners at the annual event, held at the Vox, Birmingham. Britain’s farming industry came together in their hundreds last night to celebrate the achievements of individuals at the British Farming Awards. Sponsored by Morrisons and organised by Farmers Guardian, the event was attended by more than 800 farmers and industry professionals from across the UK.