British Farming Awards

Sam and Samantha Edwards, winners of the 2024 New Entrant: Against the Odds Award, turned a modest hobby into a flourishing livestock enterprise

British Farming Awards Agricultural Student of the Year 2024, Holly Bonner, proves alternative pathways into agriculture can lead to great success

Nigel Harper’s thriving business is a beacon of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking leadership in the contracting sector

James Herrick, BFA Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 winner, is setting a bold new direction for sustainable livestock farming

Oliver Harrison, BFA Sheep Farmer of the Year 2024, is setting a benchmark for progressive and sustainable upland sheep farming at Aimshaugh, in the Cumbrian hills

Nicholas Watts’ respectful approach to farming alongside wildlife shows it is possible to balance profitable arable farming with thriving biodiversity

Honoured as the Farming Hero: Flying the Flag for British Agriculture 2024, Abi’s tireless advocacy, hands-on leadership and deep-rooted commitment to the farming community makes her a standout figure

With a passion for ensuring the family business survives, Andrew and Cath Ladds have expanded the farm so the next generation can continue its legacy

William Murray, known as @williammurray93 on TikTok, has taken the agricultural social media world by storm, amassing an impressive 194,500 followers across all his platforms

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley