BFAs

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

See all the highlights from this year's Young BFAs held at Cannon Hall Farm

It is with great excitement that we reveal the shortlist for this year’s British Farming Awards

From women leading the way in agriculture to manufacturers delivering practical solutions and technological advancements, to employers building strong, supportive workplaces – the awards celebrate those pushing boundaries and raising standards across the sector

Andy and Lynda Eadon, who lost their son Len to suicide in 2022, won the Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture award at the 2024 British Farming Awards for their charitable work raising awareness of mental health

Cheryl Reeves, of Agri-cation CIC, Wrexham, won the Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium) award, sponsored by NFU Mutual, at the 2024 British Farming Awards for her efforts in using agriculture for social change

Ed Foster, of The Rhynd, Fife, won the Diversification of the Year (Large) award at the 2024 British Farming Awards

Tom and Karen Halton, winners of the 2024 British Farming Awards Dairy Farmer of the Year award, impressed judges with their 'firm eye on the future and determination to forge great connections with the public'

PES Technologies' groundbreaking handheld soil health testing device is set to revolutionise how farmers manage one of their most vital assets

Sam and Samantha Edwards, winners of the 2024 New Entrant: Against the Odds Award, turned a modest hobby into a flourishing livestock enterprise