Could you be Devon’s Farmer of the Year 2026?

Devon’s Farmer of the Year 2025, Niall Tewson with Kellie Cornish.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Devon Farm Business Awards, organised by farming charity Addington Fund. Set to take place on 20th May, the night before the Devon County Show, the Awards celebrates the innovation, dedication, and success of Devon’s agricultural community across seven inspiring categories.

This year the charity marks 25 years of supporting farmers and rural communities, after being established to help during the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001.

Sue English, Fund Director, said, “Our 25th year is an opportunity for us to thank those who have supported our work helping farmers. Events such as the Farm Business Awards are really important for our fundraising, but also give us a chance to say thank you and to celebrate all the best bits of farming.”

“We know that there are some fantastic farmers and farming businesses in Devon and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements at the Awards in May.”

The categories for the 2026 Devon Farm Business Awards are:

• Best Family Farm – sponsored by Cornish Mutual

• Best Dairy Farm - sponsored by Crediton Dairy

• Farm Diversification Award - sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins

• Best Farm Processor - sponsored by Azets

• Best Woman in Agriculture (sponsorship available, please contact Emily)

• Rising Star – sponsored by Savills

• Farming Champion - sponsored by NFU

• Devon’s Farmer of the Year – sponsored by PKF Francis Clark

The winner of winners will take home the prestigious title of ‘Devon’s Farmer of the Year’, again sponsoed by PKF Francis Clark.

The winners of each category, and Devon’s Farmer of the Year, are announced at a black-tie dinner on 20th May at Westpoint, Exeter. Proceeds from the event support national farming charity, Addington Fund, helping support farmers in times of crisis across England and Wales. The charity provides housing and emergency relief, as well as a New Entrant Scheme.

Tickets are available at £95, with discounts for full tables. All tickets include welcome drinks, canapes and a locally sourced two-course dinner with table drinks.

Nominations are now open for all categories and close on 13th March. For more information, to submit a nomination or book tickets, please visit click here:

For more information about how you can sponsor the Devon Farm Business Awards, contact Emily on 01926 620135 or email events@addingtonfund.org.uk

Thank you for supporting Addington Fund and good luck to all who enter!