27th October 2008 | Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
Yorkshire man wins Arable Adviser of the Year
Patrick Stephenson, an independent crop consultant from Pickering in Yorkshire is the 2007 Farmers Weekly Arable Adviser of the Year, sponsored by Crops magazine.
Stephenson impressed the judges with his enthusiasm for his work and close relationship with everyone involved in the business.
Colin Myram an independent consultant and one of the judges in this category commented: “Patrick’s endless enthusiasm for all things farming, and his ability to spot an opportunity for both himself and more importantly his clients, caught the judges’ eye. He showed he offered his clients much more than just agronomy advice.”
Over 100 farmers have entered in this year’s Awards with more than 30 businesses in the line-up reflecting the very best that British producers can offer across 12 categories.
The Awards’ aim is to recognise innovation and achievement among individual farmers as well as celebrate excellence within the industry.
In the run-up to the Awards, Farmers Weekly magazine is profiling the shortlisted farms from each category every week, with a focus on the three finalists competing for each award.
Winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 31 October.
Press enquiries to Gill East in Corporate Communications on 020 8652 8825 / gill.east@rbi.co.uk
Notes for editors:
- Read the full report on David Prouse published in Farmers Weekly and the other 2007 finalists
- Judging panel for Arable Adviser of the Year Award
Colin Myram, independent consultant
Mike Abram, Farmers Weekly deputy arable editor
- The judging panel for the Overall Farmers Weekly Farmer of the Year Award
Sir Don Curry, Government Adviser
Sheila Dillon, BBC Radio 4 presenter of the Food Programme
Richard MacDonald, NFU Director General
Jane King, Editor of Farmers Weekly
Debbie Beaton, Awards Director, Farmers Weekly
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