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Britain's best farmers celebrated at British Farming Awards

Sponsored by Morrisons and organised by ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian, the event was attended by more than 800 farmers and industry professionals from across the UK

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Contractor of the Year

BFA Winner

Kevin Heywood

A.J. Heywood and Sons, Cornwall
BFA Winner

James Dodson

VineWorks, Sussex

Dairy Farmer of the Year

BFA Winner

Patrick Morris-Eyton

Morris-Eyton and Son, Cumbria
BFA Winner

Richard Beck

J.S. and S.M. Beck and Son, Cheshire

Digital Innovator of the Year

BFA Winner

Matt Slack

E.V. Slack and Sons Master Butchers, Yorkshire
BFA Winner

Ally Hunter-Blair

Wye Farm, Herefordshire

Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium)

BFA Winner

Amy Bateman

Amy Bateman Photography, Cumbria
BFA Winner

Holly Brooks

Popell Barns Mobile Farm, Hampshire

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