The finalists have been selected for the 2026 Young British Farming Awards, a group of impressive young farmers who are making remarkable contributions to the industry. Sponsored by Massey Feeds and Harpers Feeds, these awards are dedicated to celebrating the next generation of British farmers with the awards ceremony taking place at Cannon Hall Farm, home of the 2023 British Farming Awards Content Creator of the Year, on 19 September 2026.

 

This year's shortlist spreads across 12 categories, including The Kaleb Cooper New Entrant Award, and with a record-breaking number of nominations, it was a tough task for this year's judging panel. The Young British Farming Awards not only recognises the achievements of these young agricultural trailblazers but also inspires the continued growth and development of the British farming industry for generations to come.

 
Introducing our 2026 shortlist:

Junior Young Handler of the Year (6-10 years) 

·       Edie King, Lancashire 

·       Tommy Digweed, Gloucestershire 

·       Elsie Goulsbra, Lincolnshire  

 

Senior Young Handler of the Year (11-17 years) 

·       Zara Clough, South Cumbria 

·       Jack Moon, Devon 

·       Annie Thomas, Carmarthenshire 

 

Kaleb Cooper New Entrant of the Year – Sponsored by Lantra

·       Archie Morris, Essex 

·       Charlie Saddington, Worcestershire 

·       Teddy Round, Lancashire  

 

Young Farmers' Club of the year – Sponsored by KW Feeds

·       Penrith Young Farmers, North Cumbria 

·       Drigg YFC, North Cumbria 

·       Pontfaen Young Farmers, Brecknock 

 

Young Farmers' Club Junior Member of the Year (u18) 

·       Macie Lewis, Devon 

·       Molly Satterthwaite, South Cumbria 

·       Jessica Hodgson, North Cumbria  

 

Young Farmers' Club Senior Member of the Year (18-30 years) – Sponsored by FCN

·       Sian Healey, Carmarthenshire 

·       Hannah Rees, Pembrokeshire 

·       Rebecca Denney, South Cumbria 

 

Young Fundraising Hero 

·       Joe Trofer-Cook, Lincolnshire 

·       Finley Mewse, Dorset 

·       Luke McKinstry, Co Down 

 

Junior Young Farm Worker of the Year (6-10 years) 

·       William Pearson, West Yorkshire 

·       Henry Bates, Lincolnshire 

·       Edward Williamson, Co Durham 

 

Senior Young Farm Worker of the Year (11-17 years) – Sponsored by Krone

·       Ashton Wallace, Co Antrim 

·       Jack Smith, Buckinghamshire 

·       Finlay Gallagher, Kent 

 

Young Farmer of the Future – Sponsored by NFU Mutual

·       William Robinson, North Cumbria 

·       Isaac Fryer, Leicestershire 

·       Nancy Morgan, Worcestershire 

 

Young Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Brooksby College

·       Ben O'Connor - FarmFlow App, County Down 

·       James Hiles - TB Scanner, Derbyshire 

·       Elizabeth Eden - Snow-Saver Net, Cambridgeshire 

 

Farmers Guardian Young Farming Hero – Sponsored by Massey Ferguson

·       William Hunt, Derbyshire 

·       Archie Mowat, Sutherland 

·       Georgia Wright, North Cumbria