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Sheep enterprise continues to expand for British Farming Award winners

Robert and Becca Rennie who contract farm at Mowhaough and Attonburn on the Roxburgh Estate aim to maximise the value of every animal leaving the farm

18 June 2024 鈥� 3 min read

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Ag student from non-farming background thrives despite challenges

Naomi Ramsay, last year鈥檚 Agricultural Student of the Year winner at the British Farming Awards, has faced many challenges to get where she is today

20 May 2024 鈥� 2 min read

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Announcing the winners at the 2024 British Farming Awards

For twelve years the British Farming Awards has shone a light on the best in British Farming. During this annual event Britain鈥檚 farming industry comes together to celebrate the achievements of its contemporaries

18 October 2024 鈥� 12 min read

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BFA Agri-tech Innovator of the Year winner 2024 paves the way in soil health innovation

PES Technologies' groundbreaking handheld soil health testing device is set to revolutionise how farmers manage one of their most vital assets

08 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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BFA winner's career journey a testament to determination, hard work and an unwavering passion for farming

British Farming Awards Agricultural Student of the Year 2024, Holly Bonner, proves alternative pathways into agriculture can lead to great success

02 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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BFA winner's community-focused initiative bridges the gap between urban and rural lifestyles

Cheryl Reeves, of Agri-cation CIC, Wrexham, won the Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium) award, sponsored by NFU Mutual, at the 2024 British Farming Awards for her efforts in using agriculture for social change

15 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Award winner embraces paddock grazing for healthier, more productive sheep, alongside a flourishing ecosystem

Oliver Harrison, BFA Sheep Farmer of the Year 2024, is setting a benchmark for progressive and sustainable upland sheep farming at Aimshaugh, in the Cumbrian hills

18 April 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

Nicholas Watts鈥� respectful approach to farming alongside wildlife shows it is possible to balance profitable arable farming with thriving biodiversity

17 April 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

James Herrick, BFA Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 winner, is setting a bold new direction for sustainable livestock farming

23 April 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year 2024 is leading the way in innovation

Nigel Harper鈥檚 thriving business is a beacon of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking leadership in the contracting sector

24 April 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year finalists announced

Each agricultural contractor operates an enterprise in the UK, either through mainstream services or niches in a particular sector

10 September 2024 鈥� 6 min read

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British Farming Awards Dairy Farmer of the Year 2023 has further expansion in mind

Since coming back to the family farm in 2021, the 2023 BFA Dairy Farmer of the Year Patrick Morris-Eyton has taken his family's dairy business on a journey of expansion, and this journey is far from over

10 June 2024 鈥� 3 min read

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British Farming Awards Family of the Year focus on strengthening business for future generations

With a passion for ensuring the family business survives, Andrew and Cath Ladds have expanded the farm so the next generation can continue its legacy

04 April 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards introduces Regenerative Farmer of the Year award for 2025

The award, sponsored by The Ethical Butcher, has been introduced to highlight farmers leading the way in building resilient, nature-friendly systems

23 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards winner hopes to connect with consumers - "There's so much more to agriculture than than the public know"

William Murray, known as @williammurray93 on TikTok, has taken the agricultural social media world by storm, amassing an impressive 194,500 followers across all his platforms

03 April 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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British Farming Awards' Farming Hero Abi Reader is a formidable force for Welsh farming

Honoured as the Farming Hero: Flying the Flag for British Agriculture 2024, Abi鈥檚 tireless advocacy, hands-on leadership and deep-rooted commitment to the farming community makes her a standout figure

10 April 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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British Farming Awards: Announcing three new categories for the 2025 awards

From women leading the way in agriculture to manufacturers delivering practical solutions and technological advancements, to employers building strong, supportive workplaces 鈥� the awards celebrate those pushing boundaries and raising standards across the sector

30 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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Drive to achieve net zero beef production for British Farming Awards 2023 'Beef Farmer of the Year' winners

Achieving net zero beef production is the key driver for Greg and Rowan Pickstock at Brogain Farm, Llanfechain, who were last year's BFA Beef Farmer of the Year winners.

28 May 2024 鈥� 3 min read

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Extensive diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination

Ed Foster, of The Rhynd, Fife, won鈥痶he Diversification of the Year (Large) award at the 2024 British Farming Awards

14 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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Farm contractor and British Farming Award winner focuses on technology for success

Professionalism and utilising technology led to success for Kevin Heywood of A.J. Heywood and Sons. Toby Whatley speaks to the Cornish contractor about winning BFA Contractor of the Year

18 June 2024 鈥� 3 min read

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Farming couple create lasting legacy for their son by highlighting the importance of mental health

Andy and Lynda Eadon, who lost their son Len to suicide in 2022, won the Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture award at the 2024 British Farming Awards for their charitable work raising awareness of mental health

22 May 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

24 October 2024 鈥� 2 min read

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Introducing the British Farming Awards 2024 Diversification of the Year finalists

Announcing the finalists for the British Farming Awards Diversification (Large) and Diversification (Small) of the Year 2024

25 September 2024 鈥� 13 min read

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Meet the 2024 British Farming Awards Agri-Tech Innovator finalists

This year's British Farming Awards Agri-Tech Innovator of the Year finalists are all accelerating the growth of an exciting sector, providing a wealth of support and solutions to farming practices

23 August 2024 鈥� 6 min read

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Meet the BFA winners redefining modern dairy farming

Tom and Karen Halton, winners of the 2024 British Farming Awards Dairy Farmer of the Year award, impressed judges with their 'firm eye on the future and determination to forge great connections with the public'

09 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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New entrants' flexible, resilient business model and strong focus on genetics wins them BFA award

Sam and Samantha Edwards, winners of the 2024 New Entrant: Against the Odds Award, turned a modest hobby into a flourishing livestock enterprise

02 May 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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Next generation farmers celebrated at first Young British Farming Awards

Announcing the winners for the Young British Farming Awards 2024

30 August 2024 鈥� 9 min read

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From corporate life in New York to seeding a revolution in the Cotswolds

Beulah Speckled Face sheep form foundation of Welsh family's quality livestock enterprise

Changing systems and breeds creates better work-life balance for Shropshire farmer

Beyond the bread and butter 鈥� multiple income streams baked into success of organic arable farm

Sheep enterprise continues to expand for British Farming Award winners

Ag student from non-farming background thrives despite challenges

Announcing the winners at the 2024 British Farming Awards

BFA Agri-tech Innovator of the Year winner 2024 paves the way in soil health innovation

BFA winner's career journey a testament to determination, hard work and an unwavering passion for farming

BFA winner's community-focused initiative bridges the gap between urban and rural lifestyles

British Farming Award winner embraces paddock grazing for healthier, more productive sheep, alongside a flourishing ecosystem

British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year 2024 is leading the way in innovation

British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year finalists announced

British Farming Awards Dairy Farmer of the Year 2023 has further expansion in mind

British Farming Awards Family of the Year focus on strengthening business for future generations

British Farming Awards introduces Regenerative Farmer of the Year award for 2025

British Farming Awards winner hopes to connect with consumers - "There's so much more to agriculture than than the public know"

British Farming Awards' Farming Hero Abi Reader is a formidable force for Welsh farming

British Farming Awards: Announcing three new categories for the 2025 awards

Drive to achieve net zero beef production for British Farming Awards 2023 'Beef Farmer of the Year' winners

Extensive diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination

Farm contractor and British Farming Award winner focuses on technology for success

Farming couple create lasting legacy for their son by highlighting the importance of mental health

From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

Introducing the British Farming Awards 2024 Diversification of the Year finalists

Meet the 2024 British Farming Awards Agri-Tech Innovator finalists

Meet the BFA winners redefining modern dairy farming

New entrants' flexible, resilient business model and strong focus on genetics wins them BFA award

Next generation farmers celebrated at first Young British Farming Awards

Rural photographer focuses on women in farming who are 'overlooked'

Scottish sheep shearer finds success in New Zealand

Perthshire farming family joins fire service to support local community

Welsh farming contractor shares cancer diagnosis and urges farming community to get checked

Farm Health: 草榴社区 urged to have blood pressure checks

Pig farmer fighting fit against Parkinson's symptoms

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