The British Farming Awards celebrates young farmers at the first annual Young British Farming Awards

The Young BFAs, a brand-new initiative launched as part of the prestigious British Farming Awards and hosted by Farmers Guardian, aims to recognise and celebrate the remarkable upcoming talent within the agricultural industry

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The British Farming Awards celebrates young farmers at the first annual Young British Farming Awards

In 2024, The British Farming Awards proudly introduces the inaugural Young British Farming Awards, sponsored by Massey Feeds and Harpers Feeds. These awards are dedicated to celebrating the next generation of British farmers and the remarkable contributions they are making to the industry.

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On Wednesday, 28 August, our 15 finalists, comprised of 12 outstanding young farmers and 3 exceptional Young Farmers Clubs, will gather at Cannon Hall Farm, home of the 2023 British Farming Awards Content Creator of the Year. The event will be hosted by Olly Harrison (Olly Blogs), with a special guest appearance by Farmer Rob Nicholson.

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Five winners have been carefully chosen by our esteemed panel of industry professionals across the following categories: Young Farmers Club, Young Farming Hero, Junior Young Handler of the Year, Senior Young Handler of the Year, and Young Innovator of the Year.

This celebration not only recognises the achievements of these young trailblazers but also inspires the continued growth and innovation of the British farming industry for generations to come.

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