Entries are now open for the 2025 Northern Farmer Awards, offering the chance for unsung heroes of agriculture to receive much-deserved recognition.

Supported by industry experts, the awards shine a spotlight on farmers, suppliers, breeders and producers across the North of England, celebrating the extraordinary hard work and progressive practices of the region's farmers.

The 2025 awards will take place on Thursday, February 20, at Pavilions of Harrogate, at the heart of the home of the Great Yorkshire Show.

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The highly-successful 2024 event saw ten category winners named before the overall Northern Farmer of the Year was announced as Simon Stott, of Laund Farm, near Preston, who had earlier picked up the Sheep Farmer of the Year accolade.

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Northern Farmer editor, Hannah Chapman, said: "Our awards are always such a special night, and a wonderful way to highlight all those working so hard, and with such dedication to excellence, across our industry.

"The opening of our nominations window marks the start of the countdown to awards night – so don't leave it too late to put forward any names you feel are worthy of recognition."

This year features an all new category - Poultry Farmer/Producer of the Year.

If you know of someone in the industry leading the way in their chosen field, who has displayed remarkable tenacity, or who has achieved great things, they can be nominated in one of the categories listed below. Simply scan the QR code to go straight to the online form.

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All entries must be received by 12pm on Friday, September 20, 2024.

2025 Northern Farmer Awards categories

Sheep Farmer of the Year

Family Run Farm of the Year

Young Farmers Club of the Year

Diversification Award

Dairy Farmer of the Year

Poultry Farmer/Producer of the Year

Arable Farmer of the Year

Excellence in Agricultural Services

Beef Farmer of the Year

Women in Agriculture

Lifetime Achievement Award