2019-04-12 |
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The British Farming Awards 2019 are now Open
The search to find UK food and farming’s unsung heroes launched today as the British Farming Awards 2019 opens for entries.
With the agricultural industry contributing more than £24 billion to the UK economy, the role of our British farmers, families and rural businesses has never been so paramount.
Amid ongoing Brexit battles and daily political grappling, the British Farming Awards 2019 offers a timely reminder there are certainties in the country’s provision of food and drink through our dynamic and innovative farmers and producers.
Organised by AgriBriefing and supported by Morrisons, there are 14 categories in total.
Alongside farming’s core sectors – dairy, beef, sheep, arable and machinery – there is also a celebration of talented youngsters coming into the industry and a reminder of the contribution rural businesses are making to the UK’s tourism, textile, wedding, retail and wildlife sectors – just to name a few.
Ben Briggs, editor of Farmers Guardian, said:
"With so much change and uncertainty characterising the current era of agriculture, the British Farming Awards are a timely celebration of the innovation and skill at the heart of the farming industry.
"Whether it is about boosting the profile of your business, acknowledging the hard work of your staff, or celebrating great on-farm ideas, the British Farming Awards provides an unrivalled platform to shout about our fantastic farming industry."
Andrew Thornber, Trading Director at Morrisons said:
"Morrisons is the single biggest supermarket customer for British farmers, so we are proud to support the British Farming Awards. Our business model is based on buying direct from British farmers wherever possible and we believe this approach strengthens British agriculture and supports farming communities."
To enter or nominate an individual who is doing an exceptional job and deserves recognition for their efforts, simply visit the British Farming Awards website to nominate or enter.
Entries close on Friday, July 12, 2019.
Award categories:
The awards welcome individual entries but also nominations from friends, family or fellow professionals.
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Agricultural Student of the Year – Sponsored by Kubota
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Arable Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Spaldings
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Beef Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by ABP Food Group
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Contractor Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Kuhn
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Dairy Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Dairymaster
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Digital Innovator of the Year
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Diversification Innovator of the Year (small) and (medium-large)
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Family Farming Business of the Year – Sponsored by Morrisons
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Farmers Guardian's Farming Hero – Sponsored by JCB Agriculture
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Farm Worker of the Year – Sponsored by Isuzu UK
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Machinery and Farm Technology Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by ArmaTrac
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New Entrant Award: Against the odds – Sponsored by Massey Ferguson
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Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture – Sponsored by NSF International
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Sheep Innovator of the Year
The winners will be announced at an evening award ceremony on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
