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October 22 2020The winners of the British Farming Awards 2020 were announced last night (21st October) via a digital ceremony hosted by Vernon Kay.
The event, which brings together the UK’s farmers and food producers, along with leading figures in the industry, celebrates the innovation and achievements of British farmers across the industry.
Find out the full list of winners below!
Agricultural Student of the Year Winners
Gold Winner: Megan Edwards, Harper Adams University
Silver Winner: Hannah McGrath, Rothamsted Research and University of Reading
Agri-tech Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Marc Skivington, Smart Farmer, Slainspark Farm, Aberdeenshire
Silver Winner: David Farquhar, IGS, Invergowrie (Intelligent Growth Solutions), Perthshire
Arable Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Richard Anthony, R. & L. Anthony, Tythegston Farm, Glamorgan
Silver Winner: Edward Burman, Hemp Whole Foods, Kingstanding Farm, Warwickshire
Beef Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Andrew Hodgson, A. & C. Hodgson, Cheverton Farm, Isle of Wight
Silver Winner: Mark Crapper, G. H. Crapper and Son, New Grange Farm, Yorkshire
Contractor Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Steven Rolfe, Stevie Rolfe Cattle Services, Lanarkshire
Silver Winner: Rob Burtonshaw, Farm Services, Warwickshire
Dairy Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Tom Rawson and Charlie Crotty, Evolution Farming, Yorkshire
Silver Winner: Anthony Oakes, W. A. & C. G. Oakes, Stublach Farm, Cheshire
Digital Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Chris Franklin, Caenhill Countryside Centre, Wiltshire
Silver Winner: David Hill, The Greatest Online Agricultural Show, Berkshire
Diversification Innovator (Small – Medium) of the Year
Gold Winner: Andrew and Jenny Jones, Rackery Retreat, Rackery Farm, Wrexham
Silver Winner: David and Felicity Brown. Hoe Grange Holidays, Hoe Grange, Derbyshire
Diversification Innovator (Large) of the Year
Gold Winner: Ben Hollins, Fordhall Farm Event Caterers, Fordhall Farm, Shropshire
Silver Winner: Patrick Deeley, Flower Farm, Surrey
Family Farming Business of the Year
Gold Winner: The Hodgson Family, I. M. Hodgson and Son, Great Newsome Farm, East Yorkshire
Silver Winner: The Nicholson Family, Cannon Hall Farm, South Yorkshire
Farm Worker of the Year
Gold Winner: Murray Craig, Blair Farming, Swindale Foot Farm, Cumbria
Silver Winner: Shaun McKay, J. R. & M. C. Downes and son, The Farm, Longnor, Shropshire
Farmers Guardian Farming Hero
This special and bespoke award recognises an individual or a 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 about issues affecting every-day life with measurable success.
Gold Winner: Sam Stables, Kings Pitt Farm, Herefordshire
Machinery Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: Chris Ecob, C. G. Ecob, Nursery Farm, Oxfordshire
Silver Winner: Gordon Stephen, Wagglehill Croft, Aberdeenshire
New Entrant Award: Against the Odds
Gold Winner: Martyn and Claire Eastham, Eastham and Chippindale, Newhouse Farm, Dorset
Silver Winner: Ross and Kirsty Williams, R. & K. Williams, Upper Tullochbeg, Aberdeenshire
Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture
Gold Winner: Jamie Fielden, Jamie’s Farm, Bath
Sheep Innovator of the Year
Gold Winner: John Howie, Messrs John Howie, Girtridge Farm, Ayrshire
Silver Winner: John Minary, TecTracer, Operation Bo Peep!, Yorkshire