The British Farming Awards, hosted by Farmers Guardian, celebrate the very best of British agriculture. Now in their 13th year, the awards recognise farmers, agricultural businesses and industry professionals for their commitment, resilience and innovation. The 2026 ceremony takes place on Thursday 15th October at The Vox, NEC Birmingham.

The awards are open to farmers, agricultural businesses, students and agri-tech companies across the UK. Most categories require entrants or nominees to be aged 18 or over at the time of entry. You can enter yourself, your farm or your business — or nominate someone else.

There are categories spanning all areas of British farming, including Arable Farmer of the Year, Beef Farmer of the Year, Sheep Farmer of the Year, Dairy, Grassland, Diversification, Family Farming Business, Agri-Tech Innovator, Farm Worker, New Entrant, Contractor of the Year and more. Visit the categories page on the website to find the best fit for you.

Entry to the British Farming Awards is completely free.

Yes. If your work or business is relevant to more than one category, you are welcome to submit separate entries for each.

Yes. Most categories allow you to nominate another person or business. Make sure you use the correct entry form — nomination forms and self-entry forms are separate on the website.

Judges are looking for clear evidence of innovation, resilience, and positive impact — whether that's a change you've made to your farming practices, growth in your business, or your contribution to the wider industry. Strong entries tell a compelling story with specific examples and results.

Entry deadlines are published on the British Farming Awards website. It's worth entering as early as possible — shortlisted finalists are contacted ahead of the ceremony in October.

You'll be notified directly and your story will be shared as part of the awards celebration. Finalists are invited to attend the ceremony at The Vox, NEC Birmingham on 15th October 2026.

Visit britishfarmingawards.co.uk or get in touch via the contact form on the website.