27th October 2008 | Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
Who are the Farming Award Sponsors?
The sponsors of the Farmers Weekly Awards have one common objective — to recognise and celebrate the innovation and achievements of British farmers. In supporting these Awards, the sponsors are helping to raise the profile of some outstanding individuals and their businesses. These are farmers who can inspire others to innovate, adopt best farming practices, compete effectively in a global market and meet the ever changing demands of today's society.
Arable advisers play a major role in creating sustainable and profitable arable businesses, which is why Crops is championing this important award. This is an opportunity for unsung heroes to be recognised – and applauded - for their commitment, innovation and achievements in delivering professional advice that results in profitable and efficient arable businesses.
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The Farmers Weekly Awards are a prestigious event and GrowHow are delighted to be associated with them and to sponsor the Arable Farmer of the Year. Today's successful arable farmers are implementing both good agricultural and environmental practice and also optimising nutrient application to maximise crop performance. In addition, utilising sound science, advice and services help fulfil the ever increasing requirement of cross compliance, NVZ's, environmental stewardship and water quality. GrowHow believe this vibrant sector will attract much enthusiasm and interest
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McDonald's prides itself on using the highest quality beef from thousands of the UK's farmers and is proud to be sponsoring this award. Producing top quality beef using best practice methods including rigourous standards on animal welfare, feeding and veterinary care requires time, investment, dedication and sheer hard work and this award recognises and pays tribute to the very best of UK beef farming, which gives this country its well-deserved reputation for excellence.
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Farmers put lots of time and energy into looking after our countryside. It's not just the picturesque things like the hedges and the patchwork fields that they support, but also the extra effort they put into everyday farming operations that can help protect the quality of our soil and water for future generations. Farmers aren't always recognised for all this work, so we are delighted to support the 2007 Farmers Weekly Agricultural Awards - Countryside Farmer of the Year category. We hope this award will inspire more farmers to see looking after the environment for the long term as the heart of their farm business.
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Michelin Exelagri is pleased once again to be sponsoring the Contractor of the Year Award. We understand the importance of a strong, vibrant farming community. Contractors are at the very centre of today’s agriculture. Michelin Exelagri is therefore proud to be helping contractors by our involvement with Farmers Weekly and these awards.
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DairyCo, in its first year, is delighted to be able to sponsor this
award. This is a unique opportunity to promote world class knowledge to
British dairy farmers so they can profit from a sustainable future.
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This category is a farmer or farm manager who has, or is developing a
diversified business to complement the existing farm business. This can
be anything from converting rural buildings to creating an equestrian
business, or renewable energy to leisure attractions.
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We are delighted to sponsor the Livestock Adviser of the Year Award which showcases the innovative flair and best practice techniques of Livestock Advisers nationwide. Their advice and guidance has helped to enhance the outputs of livestock producers and has contributed to the knowledge bank of British agriculture. bpi.agri, manufacturers of Silotite.
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Farmshop.uk.com are proud to be sponsoring Local Food Farmer of the Year - a category that captures the very essence of what we believe in. We are passionately committed to encouraging the use of local, seasonal food, as the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly option for all, and believe it offers farmers the opportunity to produce quality food with provenance for their communities.
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Claas is extremely pleased to be joining the list of sponsors for the Farmers Weekly Awards, as it is important that the skill of those involved in all aspects of agriculture is recognised, so as to serve as an inspiration for others.
Managing and running a farming business gets more challenging every year. The skills of a good manager are wide ranging and go far beyond just the practical and financial running of a farm, and extend to aspects such as efficiently handling the large amount of official paperwork involved, conservation management and recognising and developing other sources of income from alternative non-farming activities.
The role of a farm manager goes well beyond what the title suggests, and Claas is therefore especially pleased to be sponsoring the ‘Farm Manager of the Year’ award and giving good managers the recognition they deserve.
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Being associated with the industry for more than 50 years, EB Equipment is delighted to be working with Farmers Weekly in recognising the efforts and achievements of the countries poultry farmers.
As a British manufacturer, any form of recognition that helps stimulate interest in British produce is to be welcomed.
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Waitrose - committed to building sustainable, long term relationships with
British farmers.
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Massey Ferguson’s sponsorship of the Young Farmer of the Year Award, and continuing sponsorship of Faces of the Future, allows everyone involved in the agricultural industry to see how creative and resourceful young farmers can be when business is tough. Young farmers are our future and we are proud to be associated with their enthusiasm and achievements.
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The Farmers Weekly Awards are a great way to highlight the inspirational farmers and growers who represent the best in our fantastic industry. The Awards encourage the qualities that the industry needs most in the 21st century – innovation, enterprise and a relentless customer focus; they are playing a key role in re-building the industry’s self-confidence; and, above all, they are a celebration of British farming’s greatest asset: our people. We in the NFU are delighted to be associated with the Awards
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Sponsorship Package includes:
- branding on all printed and on-line Awards promotions
- branding on the dedicated Awards website
- twenty places for Sponsors' guests at the Awards Night
- branding on the Winners Brochure
If you would like to discuss sponsorship of one of the Award categories or secondary sponsorship opportunities at the Awards Night please contact:
| Vic Bunby | 020 8652 4030 |
| David Dennison | 0161 246 1002 |
| John Connor | 024 76696502 |
