This award shines a spotlight on the innovators driving the future of agriculture. It recognises pioneering ideas, technologies, and solutions that are helping farmers and industry professionals overcome real-world challenges — whether through improving crop productivity, advancing data and automation, enhancing animal health, reducing waste, or cutting carbon emissions. Agri-innovation can come from any background; what matters is meaningful impact.

Entry criteria:

• Must be a UK business with an agricultural link OR a farmer who has developed an agri-tech product
• Can clearly demonstrate a positive impact within a farming sector
• No agricultural background required
• Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering
  

This award recognises the suppliers who go above and beyond to support the agricultural community. From delivering essential products and services to providing exceptional customer care, reliability, and industry expertise, this category celebrates those who play a vital role in keeping farming businesses running smoothly. Whether through innovative solutions, outstanding service, or proven commitment to helping farmers succeed, this award honours the suppliers making a real difference across the sector.

Entry criteria:

• Must supply products or services directly to the agricultural sector
• Must demonstrate clear value, improvement, or impact for farming customers
• Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering
  

This award recognises the ongoing versatility required by arable farmers who must respond to fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather and evolving legislation, while striving to achieve a profitable and sustainable business. You will have made a key change(s) to improve your farm and are open to exploring new possibilities to help safeguard your business now and for the future whether that be through progressive, environmental or more collaborative approaches.

Entry criteria:

• Must own or manage an arable enterprise in the UK Size or scale of the farm is not important
• You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them
• Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

We are looking for a beef farmer who is not afraid to embrace change to boost efficiencies within their business to make their margins work harder. You are making the most of the opportunities presented to you whether that be in management of quality cattle, demonstrating good stockmanship or implementing best practice. You will be introducing different ways to positively contribute to climate-friendly farming, improving efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage a beef enterprise in the UK Size or scale of herd is not important

You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

Content creation and the introduction of social media influencers in farming is booming, with more and more farmers recognising the benefits of multimedia platforms to grow their business, communicate with new and existing customers and improve overall public perception. If you are a champion of our industry who is using digital mediums to raise the profile of farming or to educate to wider audiences, then tell us your story and enter this award.

Entry criteria:

You can be using platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Youtube, TikTok, Podcasts, Websites

You will be able to demonstrate how you have used digital media and platforms to raise the profile of farming or to educate.

Paid partnerships and earnings do not affect eligibility for this award

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

In a competitive market where margins are tight and efficiency is key, the partnership between contractor and farmer is pivotal. Whether you are operating in mainstream services or developed a niche for a given sector, you will be implementing practical solutions, developing strong customer relationships and offering a cost-effective service to farms, regardless of size.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage an agricultural contracting enterprise in the UK

Size or scale of enterprise is not important

Can include general contracting and/or bespoke services

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

Exploring new ideas and opportunities, you will be shaping your business to become more robust, sustainable and adaptable against an ever challenging sector. Whether you are a large-scale dairy unit or a smaller family-run farm, using progressive technologies to improve efficiencies or developing your chosen system into something more niche, you enjoy challenging conventional thinking.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage a dairy enterprise in the UK Size or scale of herd is not important

You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award is to respect the fact farm businesses no longer just operate behind a closed gate, as farmers look to add value to their enterprise regardless of the size and scale of your business. You might be operating within agri-tourism, food and drink production, leisure, retail and/or events to name but a few. Adding value to your core business will be at the heart of your diversification to help support the longevity and success of the farm in the future.

Entry criteria:

Size or scale isn’t important – the entries will be broken down into two sections: Small to Medium and Large

Need to be trading as a diversification for a minimum of two years

The Farming enterprise must still remain the core part of the business

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award is to respect the fact farm businesses no longer just operate behind a closed gate, as farmers look to add value to their enterprise regardless of the size and scale of your business. You might be operating within agri-tourism, food and drink production, leisure, retail and/or events to name but a few. Adding value to your core business will be at the heart of your diversification to help support the longevity and success of the farm in the future.

Entry criteria:

Size or scale isn’t important – the entries will be broken down into two sections: Small to Medium and Large

Need to be trading as a diversification for a minimum of two years

The Farming enterprise must still remain the core part of the business Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award celebrates exceptional employers across the agricultural industry, including farms, food processors, manufacturers, processors, suppliers and all related businesses, who go above and beyond to support their teams. Whether it’s through staff wellness programmes, career development opportunities, training initiatives, or healthcare benefits, we want to honour those who truly invest in their people. If you own or work for a business in the agricultural sector that sets the standard for outstanding employment practices, we want to hear from you!

At the heart of many farms lie the families behind them who, through generations, have developed the business to help secure its place in years to come. As a family, you will be able to clearly demonstrate a shared vision of where the business is going and who is responsible for the different areas core to the farm. You will also be able to confidently identify short- and long-term business challenges and work collectively to overcome them and develop new ideas and efficiencies. Succession planning will also be part of your future to help safeguard the family farm.

Entry criteria:

Multiple generations of the same family must be involved in the farm

You must be able to demonstrate succession planning to safeguard the future of the business

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award celebrates the advisers who play a crucial role in guiding farmers through an ever-evolving agricultural landscape. From agronomy and business planning to sustainability, technology adoption, and livestock management, this category recognises those who deliver expert insight, trusted guidance, and measurable results. Whether working independently or within an organisation, these advisers go above and beyond to help farming businesses make informed decisions, improve performance, and build long-term resilience.

Entry criteria:

Must provide professional advice or consultancy services to farmers or agricultural businesses

Must demonstrate clear, positive outcomes achieved through their guidance

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award recognises a farmer who is pushing the boundaries with grassland management and whose knowledge and application can demonstrate good yields and quality nutritional values, alongside sustainable practices. Open to all sectors, farmers will be  maximising grass growth and/or nutritional potential whether that be through reseeding, mowing, achieving good soil health or regular monitoring.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage a farming enterprise in the UK Size or scale of the farm is not important

You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award celebrates the individuals at the heart of day-to-day farming operations. From arable and livestock roles to specialist and seasonal positions, it recognises those who consistently demonstrate dedication, skill, and a strong work ethic. Whether improving efficiency, supporting innovation, or going the extra mile for their team, this award honours farm workers whose contribution helps drive the success and resilience of the farms they serve.

This award welcomes entries from farmers who have had no security of a family farm and have built an enterprise completely from scratch. You may have worked your way towards achieving your goals despite not coming from an agricultural background or have left a career in another industry to pursue a dream to farm.

Entry criteria:

You will have started your own farming enterprise within the last five years

No prior farming background or family farm within the direct family

Must own or manage a farming enterprise in the UK - size or scale of the farm is not important Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award recognises individuals who take proactive steps to reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and water management. Whether through the adoption of regenerative agriculture techniques, responsible stockmanship, or the use of renewable energy, nominees will demonstrate a commitment to farming in harmony with nature.

We are looking for a sheep farmer who is not afraid to embrace change to boost efficiencies within their business. You will be making the most of the opportunities presented to you and recognise the importance of delivering quality production and management, utilising technology, and developing ways to improve stockmanship.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage a commercial sheep enterprise in the UK Size or scale of the farm is not important

You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award recognises farmers who are safeguarding the land for future generations and are embracing sustainable farming practices which work in harmony with the environment. You will be proactively reducing your carbon footprint whether that be through exploring regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, soil health, water management stockmanship and renewable energy to name but a few.

Entry criteria:

Must own or manage a farming enterprise in the UK Size or scale of the farm is not important

You will be able to identify challenges within your business and how you have overcome them

Able to demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Entrant or nominee must be aged over 18 years at the time of entering

This award recognises a woman who is making a significant and inspiring impact within the agricultural industry. Whether through innovation, leadership, education, or advocacy, she demonstrates determination, resilience, and a commitment to driving change.

From on-farm excellence to off-farm influence, the winner will embody passion, progress and the power of representation in a traditionally male-dominated sector.