Northern Farmer Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture

The Northern Farmer Awards celebrated farming excellence. The event took place on February 20th. It was held at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Many outstanding individuals and businesses were honored.

New award categories appeared this year. These included poultry and young farmers awards, as well as an agricultural services award. A Lifetime Achievement Award debuted to recognize contributions to northern agriculture.

The event occurred at Pavilions of Harrogate. Dr Raman Kalyan was the headline sponsor, and Shearwell Data sponsored hospitality that evening. Christine Talbot hosted, as she has before.

John and James Throup won Dairy Farmer of the Year. AgriSource Machinery received the agricultural services award. Mark and Louise Day won the Diversification Award. Mark Hutchinson earned Arable Farmer of the Year.

Mark Ireland and Family won Sheep Farmer of the Year. Rillington Young Farmers earned the young farmers award. Charles Mills received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Herb Fed Poultry won the poultry farmer award. D & P Custom Feeding won the beef farmer award. Amy Guymer won the Women in Agriculture award.

Winners were chosen across various categories. Judges recognized innovation and dedication. Finalists represented the best in northern farming and set a high standard for the whole industry.