Tonight is the night for the British Farming Awards!

The British Farming Awards will take place tonight (October 21) at 7:30pm. For the first time ever the awards will be hosted virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

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Tonight is the night for the British Farming Awards!

The British Farming Awards will take place tonight (October 21) at 7:30pm. For the first time ever the awards will be hosted virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

Back with a bang! The British Farming Awards will take place at 7:30pm this evening hosted by returning front man, Vernon Kay. 

The virtual event will celebrate all things British agriculture and after a turbulent year, the UK's appreciation for the continued dedication of British farmers will be highlighted. 

The night will include celebrations for all the shortlisted nominees and you guys will have a front row seat from the comfort of your own living room!

The award categories include: 

  • Agricultural Student of the Year
  • Agri-tech Innovator of the Year
  • Arable Innovator of the Year
  • Beef Innovator of the Year
  • Contractor Innovator of the Year
  • Dairy Innovator of the Year
  • Digital Innovator of the Year
  • Diversification Innovator of the Year
  • Family Farming Business of the Year
  • Farm Worker of the Year
  • Farmers Guardian Farming Hero
  • Machinery Innovator of the Year
  • New Entrant Award: Against the Odds
  • Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture
  • Sheep Innovator of the Year

As the usual event is a glitzy affair, the awards are encouraging all viewers to get their glad rags on and join in with all the merriment. 

Head over to the British Farming Awards social media pages to check out the photo competition, cocktail recipes and much more:

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Instagram

Share your photo's and make sure you include #BFA20 and tag @farmingawards.

Register to watch the awards here.

See you tonight!

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