Farmers Weekly Awards

6 OCTOBER 2011, GROSVENOR HOUSE HOTEL, PARK LANE, LONDON

Farmers Weekly Awards

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Sponsors Showcase

The Sponsors of these awards span the whole food and farming chain; from retailers to traditional farming suppliers and farming groups. They are not simply leaders in their own right but a powerful collective force, which wields influence and expertise inside and outside the farming industry. Together, they are inspiring and supporting British farming excellence.

Alltech

Alltech is a world leader in natural animal health products. Yeast, minerals and natural enzyme technology are at the heart of this global company's range of animal health solutions.
Asda

More than 40 years ago a group of dairy farmers founded Asda stores in old cinemas and markets. It's now a subsidiary of the world's largest retailer, Walmart, and maintains its distinctive low price policy.
British Sugar

British Sugar is the sole processor of home-grown sugar beet in the UK, developing and supplying a diverse range of sustainable products to its customers. It has around 4,000 growers supplying 7.5 million tonnes of sugar beet to its four factories annually.
Claas

It is 75 years since August Claas developed the first European combine harvester. Today the Claas name is synonymous with combines around the world; the Lexion 770 can clear in just 20 minutes what it took that first machine to do in one day.
DairyCo

DairyCo is the evidence-based, levy funded organisation working on behalf of Britain's 12,500 dairy farmers. DairyCo has a pivotal role providing world class research and information to help the farmers we support be more competitive and sustainable.
Farmers Weekly

The first issue of Farmers Weekly was published in 1934, but today the 'yellow peril' is more than a magazine. A leading website, online services and software business as well as these Awards ensure that it remains the number one information source for UK farmers.
Firestone

Harvey Firestone, a farmer from Ohio, invented the pneumatic agricultural tyre in 1932. Today the company that bears his name is a part of the world's biggest tyre manufacturer and the leading global supplier of agricultural tyres.
Isuzu

As the Pick-Up Professionals, Isuzu UK understand exactly what farmers need from their vehicles. With a 3,000kg towing capacity and world-beating diesel engine technology it's no wonder the Isuzu Rodeo is now one of the most popular off-road working vehicles sold in the UK.
JCB

Founded by Joseph Cyril Bamford, JCB is a British innovator and manufacturer of agricultural machinery. From the iconic Loadhall, legendary Fastrac to the single arm Robot skit steer, convention is always challenged to ensure performance and productivity are delivered wherever you are in the world.
Marks & Spencer

From Penny Bazaar to British icon, Marks and Spencer retains its core principles of quality, service and innovation. The retailer is working with British producers to deliver high food standards and environmental efficiencies.
McDonalds

McDonald's has over 33,000 restaurants serving more than 64 million people in 118 countries each day. Only British and Irish beef go into UK-served burgers, making McDonald's the biggest purchaser of beef in this country.
Massey Ferguson

Some say Daniel Massey practically invented the combine harvester and Harry Ferguson just about everything else; from the Fergie to three point linkage; aeroplanes to racing cars. Now part of the Agco group, there are more than 5 million MF tractors worldwide - nearly double any other brand.
Morrisons

In 1899 William Morrison's market stall in the Bradford spawned what is today the fourth largest UK retailer. Every week more than 9 million customers pass through the doors of its stores and uniquely, it sources and processes most of its fresh food.
NFU

Founded in 1908, the NFU is the largest farming organisation in the UK, providing a strong and respected voice for its members and the industry. Today the NFU influences Government, leads change and champions farmers.
NWF Agriculture

NWF Agriculture was formed in 1871 as a farmer-owned trading company. In the past decade the output of its feed mills has increased ten-fold, with the company providing compunds, blends and straights for dairy, beef and sheep feeds from Scotland to Cornwall.
Vion

A Passion for Better Food is the mission of this farmer-owned global food company. Employing some 14,000 people in the UK, VION is not only a leading processor of UK-reared beef, lamb, pork and chicken, but is also a major UK farmer in its own right.