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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 2026 Awards are now open for entries. Find out more on our Awards website.

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FW Awards: The 2026 Livestock Adviser of the Year finalists

This year’s finalists focus on better dairy cow nutrition and heifer care and encouraging new pig farmers. See also: FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Dairy Farmer of the Year finalists…

AWARDS

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Farm Manager of the Year finalists

This year’s finalists share a drive to deliver premium produce while managing a large business in a rapidly changing landscape. See also: FW Awards: Meet the 2025 Farm Manager of…

ARABLE

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Arable Farmer of the Year finalists

All three finalists have changed their arable businesses to cope with the increasingly extreme weather seen in recent seasons. See also: FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Contractor of the Year…

MACHINERY

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Contractor of the Year finalists

Three very different businesses are in the running for this year’s Contractor of the Year title. See also: Forward-control JCB Fastrac offers contractor plenty of versatility The finalists Dean Farming –…

DAIRY

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Dairy Farmer of the Year finalists

This year’s finalists are profitable block-calving herds with a good work/life balance and high standards in staff management. See also: FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Poultry Farmer of the Year finalists…

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FW Awards: 2026 Poultry Farmer of the Year finalists

Unlike last year when all three finalists were egg producers, this year sees three poultrymeat producers vying for the coveted title.  See also: FW Awards 2026: Meet the finalists The…

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Farmers Weekly Awards night

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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: Farmers Weekly Awards night 2023

Farmers Weekly Awards night is one of the best events in the farming calendar. Watch the highlights of the action from the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
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Previous winners: Where are they now?

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Bumper grass growth but wet conditions hamper utilisation

Beef and sheep farmer John Ritchie, Farmers Weekly’s Grassland Manager of the Year 2023, replaced set stocking with rotational grazing on his Perthshire hill farm. He is sharing updates about…

COVER CROPS

Cover crop trial reveals impact of grazing on nitrates

Since winning the title of Farmers Weekly Environmental Farmers of the Year, Emma and James Loder-Symonds have been busy trialling the impact of grazing cover crops. The cover crop trial…

DIVERSIFICATION

Devon farmers add value to straw through pelleting business

The production and sale of straw pellets for the pet industry made from wheat straw has created a new valuable business venture for Farmers Weekly 2023 Diversification Farmer of the…

COMMUNITY

Young farmer steers regen route on mixed family enterprise

Since graduating from Harper Adams University with a 2:1 in Agriculture, the Farmers Weekly 2023 Ag Student of the Year Harry Davies has returned to his family’s mixed farm in…