Britain's best farmers celebrated at 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

British Farming Awards

20 October 2023 • 4 min read

Contractor of the Year

Kevin Heywood

A.J. Heywood and Sons, Cornwall

James Dodson

VineWorks, Sussex

Dairy Farmer of the Year

Patrick Morris-Eyton

Morris-Eyton and Son, Cumbria

Richard Beck

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

Digital Innovator of the Year

Matt Slack

E.V. Slack and Sons Master Butchers, Yorkshire

Ally Hunter-Blair

Wye Farm, Herefordshire

Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium)

Amy Bateman

Amy Bateman Photography, Cumbria

Holly Brooks

Popell Barns Mobile Farm, Hampshire

Introducing the finalists for the British Farming Awards Small and Medium diversification of the year award 2026

Taking place on October 15 at VOX in Birmingham, The British Farming Awards will welcome industry professionals from across the country to celebrate British agriculture and the successes it has had this year.

Farmers Guardian

16 September 2026 • 5 min read

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards launches Farm Safety Award

Among the new categories for this year's British Farming Awards is the Farm Safety award, which will shine a light on those taking positive steps to improve farm safety

Katie Jones

11 June 2026 • 1 min read

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards 2026 is now open for entries

The British Farming Awards is back for 2026, and its 20 categories are open for entries and nominations. This year there are 18 returning awards alongside two new categories available for entry; Agricultural Supplier of the Year and Farm Adviser of the Year

Farmers Guardian

19 March 2026 • 4 min read