Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), was recognised for his outstanding contribution to British agriculture at the British Farming Awards 2025.

He was acclaimed for his tireless dedication to agriculture over his career, and particularly over the past 12 months, in which he has been helping the industry fight its corner over Inheritance Tax changes, and communicating the damaging impacts of the agricultural budget cuts.

Speaking in a video at the event, Lord Donald Curry said: "I have known Jeremy Moody my entire working life; I can't remember a time when he didn't exist. I think he might even be immortal - I hope he is because we're going to need him for decades to come. We don't need AI when we have Jeremy Moody – he does it all for us."

Mr Moody was also praised for his knowledge and dissemination of information. "Jeremy is one of those rare people who is hugely intelligent but has the ability to communicate in a concise and understandable manner," said Julian Sayers at Brown & Co.

Having been secretary and adviser to the CAAV since 1995 he has offered practical advice to farmers and governments on issues from tenancies to taxation, and support schemes to infrastructure, for all four parts of the UK.

"I am very honoured to receive this award and appreciative of the kind recognition by the British Farming Awards, with so many from the whole sector present," he said.

"British agriculture is an important and complex sector at a fascinating time of pressure and change, when we all need to come together.  I thank all those who have been part of my life in reaching this award."

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