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Farmers Weekly’s farming awards celebrates the very best of British agriculture by recognising hard-working and innovative farmers across the UK. The Farmers Weekly Awards ceremony is one of the best nights out in the farming calendar.

The 2023 Awards are now open for entries. Find out more on our Awards website.

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BUSINESS

FW Awards 2023: Farm Manager of the Year

All three farm manager finalists have responsibility for very different large, complex businesses. They have all also managed much change in their roles. See also: See the full 2023 Farmers…

AWARDS

Farmers Weekly Awards 2023: Mixed Farmer of the Year finalists

The 2023 Farmers Weekly Mixed Farmer of the Year finalists demonstrate a commitment to producing quality British produce, with an impressive handle on costs. Despite operating a range of farm…

AWARDS

Farmers Weekly Awards 2023: Young Farmer of the Year

Shouldering responsibility from a young age, this year’s finalists all share an entrepreneurial spirit and business instincts. See also: The full list of shortlisted farmers for the 2023 Awards The finalists…

ARABLE

FW Awards 2023: Arable Farmer of the Year finalists

All three arable finalists have reduced their cultivations and focused on soil health to future-proof their businesses. The judges were impressed by how these finalists were willing to try out…

AWARDS

FW Awards 2023: Dairy Farmer of the Year

This year’s finalists run contrasting systems with herds ranging from 270 to 400 cows, but all three are actively setting targets and are keen to adopt new ideas, analyse data…

BEEF

FW Awards 2023: Beef Farmer of the Year

Our three finalists have developed their enterprises to improve farm biodiversity, bolster herd health through the use of data and genetics, and extend cow longevity with a focus on easy…

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Farmers Weekly Awards - The Photos

See the photos from the 2022 Awards, farming's favourite night out.
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5 tips for compiling a top Farmers Weekly Awards entry

We know farmers are very busy, especially as spring gets under way, so we have produced a simple guide to help you save some time.
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Farm business tips from Farmers Weekly Award winners

Building a successful farm business doesn’t happen overnight – it takes great ideas, passion, determination and years of hard work to see it through.
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Farmers Weekly Awards winners – on farming and winning

Farmers Weekly’s annual awards aim to put the spotlight on the farming industry by celebrating great farmers and great farming practices across the sectors.
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Video: What’s it like to be Farmers Weekly Awards winner

We speak to Farmers of the Year 2015, Peter and Di Wastenage on their dairy farm in Devon to find out what it’s like to win not one, but two Farmers Weekly Awards.
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Previous winners: Where are they now?

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Football fortunes inspire my farming business

I have recently experienced three different events, each for the first time. First, we had the Coronation over the bank holiday weekend, which left me feeling incredibly proud to be…

PIGS

What causes seasonal infertility in pigs and how to manage it

Infertility often spikes during late summer and early autumn. Dr Grant Walling, director of science and technology at breeding company JSR, offers some ways to manage breeding problems this summer.…

BEEF

Beef sector lacks incentive for meat quality, farmers say

Processors and supermarkets are missing out on opportunities to grow the value of beef by failing to pay farmers a premium for meat with good eating quality. That’s the conclusion…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

How beef farmers are making 15p/kg more in joint venture

Joining a grazing discussion group has provided Charley and Andrea Walker with a solution to relieve pressure on their grassland during dry weather. The Walkers' Barnside Farm in the Scottish…