CATEGORIES FOR 2007
Farmers Weekly Farmer of the Year
The big one: The overall winner chosen from the winner of one of the categories below who is judged to be truly supreme in all facets of their farming business. It’s recognition of the person who goes that extra mile.To enter
Terra Arable Farmer of the Year
The winner of this award will be a farmer or farm manager who is adjusting to the challenges of CAP reforms, global commodity cereal markets and increasing consumer and environmental pressures. To enter
Environment Agency Countryside Farmer of the Year
The social and environmental responsibilities of farmers have never been more important. This winner will be embracing those challenges and maximising the opportunities that they can bring to his or her business. To enter
Massey Ferguson Young Farmer of the Year
This individual will be under 35 and will be able to demonstrate that he or she is already making a positive impact on a farming business. The judges will be looking for business and technical skills as well as future leadership abilities. To enter
Mcdonalds Beef Farmer of the Year
Producing high quality meat to best farming practices and ever-increasing consumer demands on diet and welfare will be very much to the fore in this category. The farmer or farm manager who wins will achieve those and more. To enter
Farm Health Planning Sheep Farmer of the Year
Flock health and management, biosecurity and addressing market needs are just some of the issues defining success in this category. The winner will be succeeding with these topics in an increasingly challenging farming sector. To enter
Cepravin Dairy Farmer of the Year
The winner of this category will require considerable cost management, marketing and innovation skills. This farmer or farm manager will be able to deliver a profit and best farming practice despite the challenges. To enter
EB Equipment Poultry Producer of the Year
This will be an egg, turkey or meat producer who demonstrates excellence in his or her business through production, marketing and welfare. To enter
Kleber Contractor of the Year
The winning contractor will be someone regarded as an essential part of his or her farming customers’ businesses. He or she will be market-focused, providing a reliable, efficient, plunctual and above all cost-effective service. To enter
Silotite Livestock Adviser of the Year
This will be an independent adviser providing advice and information on livestock farms. The judges will be looking for evidence on the impact that this individual makes on his clients’ businesses. To enter
Crops Arable Advisor of the Year
This will be an independent adviser providing advice and information on arable farms. The judges will be looking for evidence on the impact that this individual is making to farm businesses. To enter
Farmshop Local Food Farmer of the Year
This is a farmer or farm manager supplying produce predominantly to customers or markets within a 50-mile radius. The winner must demonstrate his or her achievements in identifying and exploiting the local opportunity as well as the impact it has made on the business. To enter
NFU Farming Champion
Who do you think has been a champion for British farming? Nominate your hero on www.farmersweeklyawards.co.uk
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