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For 12 years the has shone a light on the best in British Farming, allowing the industry to come together to celebrate the achievements of those in the sector

Pioneering farmers and industry professionals across all sectors are highlighted through 15 categories such as technology, science, food production and sustainability, with a further two special recognition awards being announced during the evening.

This year saw a record number of award entries, shortlisted into the following categories, with one outstanding farming family, the Blackett's, from Mungeon Farm, Cumbria, being shortlisted for three categories making history at the British Farming Awards.

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2024 Finalists

Agri-tech Innovator of the YearÌý

Andrej Porovic, PES Technologies, NorfolkÌý

Connor Smith, Synergy Farm Health, Buitelaar Group, Soma Biosciences, Bimeda, StaffordshireÌý

Lactalign by JH&PM Business Solutions, North YorkshireÌý

Hoofcount Ltd, LancashireÌý

Piran Bassett, O3T Ltd, ShropshireÌý

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Agricultural Student of the YearÌý

Elin Orrells, Aberystwyth UniversityÌý

Elin Rattray, Harper Adams UniversityÌý

Holly Bonner, Bridgwater & Taunton College of University Centre SomersetÌý

Kestrel Lambert, Royal Agricultural UniversityÌý

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Arable Farmer of the YearÌý

Ashley Jones, RM Jones, CornwallÌý

Chris Greenaway, Garnstone Farms, HerefordshireÌý

David Bird, NB Bird and Son, SuffolkÌý

Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm, SpaldingÌý

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Beef Farmer of the Year (sponsored by ABP)Ìý

Graham Lowry, t/a G Lowry, LincolnshireÌý

James Herrick, Herrick Partnership, LeicestershireÌý

Rob Evans, C H Evans & Son, WarwickshireÌý

Ruari Martin, Armeria (UK) LLP, CumbriaÌý

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Content Creator of the YearÌý

Chris Whittaker, Platts Agriculture Ltd, WrexhamÌýÌý

Milly Fyfe, No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC, NorthamptonshireÌý

Thomas Turner, KWS, WiltshireÌý

Tom Lamb, StamfordÌýÌý

Tom Nicholson, Cannon Hall Farm, South YorkshireÌý

William Murray, W&M Brown, EdinburghÌý

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Contractor of the YearÌý

Nigel Harper, ND Harper Limited, CheshireÌý

Nik Johnson, JSE SYSTEMS LTD, LincolnshireÌý

Bobby, Michael and Richard Barnes, Barnes Contracting Ltd, DevonÌý

Will Odam, Philip Odam Agricultural Services Ltd, GloucestershireÌý

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Dairy Farmer of the YearÌý

Emyr Bowen, R and E Bowen, CarmarthenshireÌý

Harry Roper, E Roper and son, LancashireÌý

Oliver Neagle, O G Neagle, HantsÌý

Tom & Karen Halton, Halton Farms Ltd, CheshireÌý

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Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium) (sponsored by NFU Mutual)Ìý

Cheryl Reeves, Agri-cation CIC, WrexhamÌý

Jannike Taylor, Eden Yard, CumbriaÌýÌý

Jo McGrath, The Herdwick Experience, ConistonÌý

Kelly Richardson, Lower Coates Farm, BarnsleyÌý

Ruth & Jonathan Powell, Elmwicke Campsite, J M & R Powell, GloucestershireÌý

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Diversification of the Year (Large) (sponsored by Sykes Holiday Cottages)Ìý

Christine Marshall, Marshall's Farm Shop Ltd, AberdeenÌýÌý

Ed Foster, The Rhynd, JLW Foster, FifeÌý

Jenni Ashwood, Wold Top Brewery, Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, (Mellor Family, Hunmanby Grange), North YorkshireÌý

Mickie & Kath Blackett, Otter Tarn, CumbriaÌý

Richard Bower, Play @ Lower Drayton Farm, StaffordshireÌý

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Family Farming Business of the Year (sponsored by Goodyear Farm Tyres)Ìý

The Bennett Family, DH & C Bennett and Son, SomersetÌýÌý

The Fry Family, Harry's Cider Company, SomersetÌý

The Hughes Family, Clayden Farm Partners, CheshireÌý

The Ladds Family, R & E Ladds, CumbriaÌýÌý

The Stevens Family, J W Wellburn & Son (Horncastle farm), West YorkshireÌý

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Farm Worker of the Year (sponsored by Isuzu)Ìý

Andy Lambert, Hellifield Highland fold, North YorkshireÌýÌý

Ernie Richards, S R Morris & Sons, PowysÌý

Graham Tibbot, S & K Halsall, North YorkshireÌý

Hannah Byers, Duncan J Ord, NorthumberlandÌý

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Grassland Farmer of the Year (sponsored by Germinal)ÌýÌý

Andy Goodwin, D & P Hollinshead, CheshireÌýÌý

James Herrick, Herrick Partnership, LeicestershireÌý

John Blackett, Mungeon Farm, CumbriaÌý

Stuart Johnson, J R G Johnson, NorthumberlandÌý

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New Entrant Award: Against the Odds (sponsored by Massey Ferguson)Ìý

Alisha Fuller-Armah, Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms, Dumfries and GallowayÌýÌý

Hannah Hetherington & Tom Martin, T & H Farming Ltd, NorfolkÌý

Hollie Blockley & George Sturla, Sturla Agricultural Services, FlintshireÌýÌý

Owain Lewis, Owain Wyn Lewis, DenbighshireÌýÌý

Sam & Samantha Edwards, Edwards Farming Partnership, DorsetÌý

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Sheep Farmer of the YearÌý

Chris Pye, AC & K Pye & Son, LancashireÌýÌý

Jim Fletcher, J B Fletcher, NorfolkÌý

Lorraine Luescher, Glendinning Farms, Dumfries and GallowayÌý

Oliver Harrison, Aimshaugh, CumbriaÌý

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Sustainable Farmer of the Year (sponsored by NSF)Ìý

David Oates, Rosuick Farm, CornwallÌýÌý

James Robinson, Messrs Robinson, KendalÌý

John Blackett, Mungeon Farm, CumbriaÌý

Johnny Wake, Courteenhall Farms, NorthamptonshireÌý

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Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture – to be announced on the nightÌý

Farming Hero: Flying the Flag for British Agriculture (sponsored by Eternit) – to be announced on the nightÌý

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Taking place on October 17, 2024 at VOX in Birmingham, the event will welcome industry professionals from across the country to celebrate British agriculture and the successes it has had this year.

e to celebrate with the finalists at The British Farming Awards: