2017 Finalists

Agricultural Student of the Year

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Arable Innovator of the Year

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Douglas McTaggart

Farmcare Trading Ltd, Pasture Farm, East Yorkshire

Beef Innovator of the Year

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Dan Burling

Burling Bros, Chain Farm, Cambridgeshire

George Coles

Red Oak Simmentals, Owen Farms, Northants

Giles Henry

D.G. Henry and Co, Oakwood Mill Farm, Scottish Borders

Contractor Innovator of the Year

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Robert Buxton

M.R.T. and R.J.B. Contractors, Cuthberts Bank, Staffordshire

Will Chapman

W.R. Chapman and Son, Lilac Farm, Norfolk

Dairy Innovator of the Year

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Neale Sadler

T. Sadler and Son, Bridge Farm, Shropshire

Roger and Gary Mason

R.M. Mason and Son, Heaves Farm, Cumbria

Digital Innovator of the Year

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Geraint and Chris Thomas

Bargoed Farm Caravan and Glamping Park and The Moody Cow Farm Shop, Bargoed Farm, West Wales

Will Evans

Rock and Roll Farming, Lower Eyton Farm, North Wales

Diversification Innovator of the Year – Small to Medium

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Duncan Ellis

Long Man Brewery, Church Farm, East Sussex

Kristina and Paul Boulden

Romney Marsh Wool, G L Boulden & Sons, Kent

Sam Moorhouse

Hesper Farm Skyr, Hesper Farm, North Yorkshire

The Taylor family

Low Howgill Deli and Butchers, Low Howgill Farm, Cumbria

Diversification Innovator of the Year – Large

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Adam Palmer

Breckenholme Trading Company, North Breckenholme Farm, North Yorkshire

Fionagh and Richard Harding

Norton Barton Artisan Food Village, Norton Barton, Cornwall

Martin Gilder

Martin’s Meats, Hill View Farm, Gloucestershire

Stephanie Pybus

Mini Explorers Nursery, Crabtree Hall Farm, North Yorkshire

Family Farming Business of the Year

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The Fairburn family

L J Fairburn & Son, Ivy House Farm, Lincolnshire

The Palmer family

Breckenholme Trading Company, North Breckenholme Farm, North Yorkshire

The Towers family

Lune Valley Dairy, Brades Farm, Lancashire

Farmers Guardian Farming Hero of the Year

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This award recognises an individual or group of people who strive to make a positive difference to the lives of other people during times of uncertainty or adversity. They may also be campaigning to raise awareness to the wider industry and beyond.

The winner will be announced on the evening of the Awards.

Machinery Innovator of the Year

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Frank Morphet

Swing Over Feed Cover, Swarthmoor Hall Farm, Cumbria

Mike Pinard

Zero-Tillage Drill, Lodge Farm, Surrey

Philip Bramley

Combi-plus Seed Drill, Bramleys Seed Establishment, North Yorkshire

Richard Bower

Hydra Powered, Parsonage Farm, Staffordshire

Steven Norris

Field Shield, Farm Fit Engineering, North Yorkshire

New Entrant Awards: Against the odds

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David and Rebecca Corrie-Close

The Horned Beef Company, Cumbria

Gordon and June Whiteford

Highland Eggs Scotland, Buckie

Iain MacKay

Torloisk Highland, Torloisk Farm, Isle of Mull

Matthew Jackson

Penllech Bach, Gwynedd

Wayne and Elliot Prettejohn

W.E. Organic Dairies, Devon

Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture

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This prestigious award is designed to recognise one individual’s dedication to the farming industry.

The Award is given to a member of the agricultural industry who has worked tirelessly for UK farming, either through delivering innovation, championing the needs for fellow farmers, spearheading change and/or promoting the industry to the wider public.

The winners will be announced on the evening of the Awards.

Sheep Innovator of the Year

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