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Become a sponsor of the British Farming Awards and receive powerful brand exposure plus a unique platform to reach and connect with an audience of key industry decision-makers. The British Farming Awards is a celebration of those living and working in the agricultural industry. There has never been a better time to salute the UK’s farmers as they continue to show resilience and innovation across the core farming sectors.
Hillsgreen
Proud Sponsor of Content Creator of the Year
At Hillsgreen, we’re passionate about the power and potential of agriculture. The power of the sector and the potential of every business within it. By working together, we can drive real meaningful change that connects companies, customers and the sector.
With our expert marketing services, and our commitment to the industry, we’re making agriculture click. We’re using our expertise, our insight and our unique values to inspire agri businesses and become the global marketing partner for agriculture.
Goodyear Farm Tires
Proud Sponsor of Family Farming Business of the Year
Goodyear Farm Tires, a premier European agricultural tire brand with a 120+ year heritage, trusted for generations, is dedicated to enhancing farm productivity. Our mission is to improve crop yield by offering farmers a range of high-performance, durable, and value-driven agricultural tires. The lineup includes 85, 70, 65, and XL series Tractor Drive Radials, alongside specialized designs for sprayers, harvesters, and industrial applications.
Licensed to Titan International Inc., a global wheels and tires leader, Goodyear Farm Tires ensures quality service with durable products worldwide.
NFU Mutual
Proud Sponsor of Agriculture's Woman of the Year
Set up by farmers for farmers, NFU Mutual is the UK’s leading rural insurer and has been at the heart of the farming community since 1910.
With over 280 local agency offices located in rural towns and villages throughout the UK, NFU Mutual has become part of the fabric of rural life and remains committed to serving the needs of its customers.
With expertise, products and services for all types of farms, including smallholdings, diversified farms and large-scale farming operations, NFU Mutual is there to protect what matters most. As well as offering insurance for the farm business, NFU Mutual provides high quality risk management advice, financial planning services and machinery inspection.
Through its network of local agency offices NFU Mutual also provides general insurance and financial planning services.
Proud to deliver more than simply insurance. NFU Mutual supports initiatives and charities which help farmers and rural communities nationwide and works to make farming safer and tackle rural crime and social isolation.
Shearwell
Shearwell Data, led by Director Richard Webber, proudly supports Mart's the Heart Awards, recognising the pivotal role of livestock markets in the farming community. Emphasising these markets as business hubs and places of camaraderie, Shearwell Data underscores their importance in fostering a competitive livestock farming sector.
"At the core of Shearwell Data's mission is aiding livestock farmers with a comprehensive management system. Established in 1992, this farmer-owned venture consistently grows, offering livestock programs, tags, readers, software, and handling systems. With over 100 employees, Shearwell Data is the UK's leader in cattle and sheep tags, with a global reach, reflecting its commitment to advancing livestock farming practices globally," states Richard Webber.
The partnership with Mart's the Heart Awards aligns with Shearwell Data's values, emphasising the role of livestock markets in sustaining the UK red meat sector. In the era of agricultural digitalisation, Shearwell Data remains at the forefront, providing cutting-edge tools for efficient livestock management. Rooted in a shared passion for agriculture, Shearwell Data's success stems from adaptation and innovation, dedicated to progress and prosperity for livestock farmers worldwide.
Case IH
Proud Sponsor of Contractor of the Year
Case IH is the professionals' choice, drawing on more than 180 years of heritage and experience in the agricultural industry. A powerful range of tractors, combines and balers is supported by a global network of highly professional dealers dedicated to providing our customers with the superior support and performance solutions required to be productive and effective in the 21st century. More information on Case IH products and services can be found online at https://www.caseih.com
Germinal
Proud Sponsor of Grassland Farmer of the Year
Part of the Openfolde Group, Germinal is a seed specialist providing market-leading solutions for the agricultural and amenity sectors. Operating directly in Great Britain and Ireland, Germinal has working partnerships in over 25 countries.
Intertek SAI Global
Proud Sponsor of Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture
At Intertek SAI Global, we understand the organisational challenges of building stakeholder trust and confidence at all stages of maturity. We work with organisations to help meet stakeholder expectations for quality, safety, sustainability, integrity and desirability in any market and industry worldwide, while embedding a critical risk-based thinking and a continuous improvement culture.
Each year, the Intertek SAI Global team delivers more than 125,000 audits and training courses to over 100,000 people across 130 countries.
Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA)
The Livestock Auctioneers Association Limited (LAA) exists to work on behalf of, support, and serve the LAA membership of livestock markets, auctioneers and associated auctioneering businesses by:
- Providing specialist representation for livestock markets and auctioneers across national and international platforms
- Providing guidance and information to support best practise and compliance across the livestock market industry
- Investing in the future of our industry through training and development, empowering the next generation of auctioneers and market managers
- Providing livestock market sales prices to support industry benchmarking, research, and development
- Offering a network of professional support to strengthen the industry
- Further the interests of, and raise the profile of, the live auction ring as a method of sale and vital hub within the rural community
NSF
Proud Sponsor of Sustainable Farmer of the Year
NSF partners with farmers to ensure the quality of their produce, providing a comprehensive suite of food safety and quality services spanning from farm to fork. Our farm assurance scheme covers food safety, animal welfare, traceability, provenance, and environmental protection, assuring consumers that the food they eat is safe and responsibly produced.
We offer additional programs like LEAF Marque to meet retail requirements and the SMETA social compliance audit to demonstrate commitment to safety requirements and ethical recruitment practices.
With over 30 years of experience, NSF is a leading inspection and certification body for Red Tractor, delivering assurance and certification services. Our auditors bring relevant, practical experience and knowledge, and our dedicated scheme professionals provide support through every stage of the audit process.
As a proud sponsor of The Farming Community Network, a voluntary organization addressing various farming, business, healthcare, and family issues, NSF demonstrates its commitment to supporting the farming community.
The Ethical Butcher
Proud Sponsor of Regenerative Farmer of the Year
We are on a mission to reconnect people with nature. We believe that as a society we have become far too disconnected from our food and the land it comes from. Everything we're about ties together, naturally. The way our farmers manage their animals affects the flavour of the meat they produce as well as their impact on the environment. It's not just about eating good food. It's about knowing where it comes from and how your choices impact both people and planet.