Young Farmer

Jodie Nutsford from Western Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) was announced as the winner of the 2025 award

The first generation beef and sheep farmer from Sussex writes about mental health in agriculture, educating the public about the importance of farming, and meeting King Charles at Clarence House last year

George Mathews writes on his life as a watercress farmer in Dorset

Arable farmer Richard West writes on his mixed feelings regarding Defra's extension of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, decisions made in Government which do not account for the farming calendar and why farmers are proud to support the environment

What started as a means of earning a bit of pocket money has grown into a thriving business. Young farmer Lewis Thomas has demonstrated enthusiasm, courage and determination to grow Chickwood Poultry from scratch

Barnsley College student Caitlan Senior has written on why she chose to study agriculture, why the sector is based on hard work and resilience, and her goal to become a shepherdess one day

Royal Agricultural University student Bailey Greatley writes on why she is passionate about farming and the ways in which young farmers are influenced by agricultural documentaries

At just 21, Reggie Deakin has stepped into the demanding role of assistant farm manager at Wigborough Wick Farm in St Osyth, Essex

Georgina Milne, 23, is studying an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at the Royal Agricultural University. She is also a youth ambassador at the Countryside Alliance

Kinross young farmer and ex professional curler, Beth Farmer, decided quitting curling tournaments and going back to shepherding was better for her mental wellbeing