THE finalists of the 2024 South West Farmer Awards have been revealed. 

Now in their eighth year, our farming awards give those in the West Country a chance to stand up and be recognised for putting food on our plates. 

After a wealth of incredible nominations, two or three finalists have been chosen in each category. 

The winners of the South West Farmer Awards 2024 will be announced at our awards ceremony at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on November 7. To buy tickets, click here. 

NFU Mutual is the main sponsor of the awards, and is also sponsoring Outstanding Achievement and the South West Farmer of the Year. 

If you would like to sponsor an award, call Roland Ebert on 01326 213322. 

FINALISTS 

Family-Run Farm of the Year (sponsored by Harpers Feeds)                                      

  • Andrea Semmens, Raftra & Trendrennen Farm - J.R Semmens & Sons (Cornwall) 
  • Simon Ward, Ward & Houldcroft, Bridgetown Farm (Devon) 
  • Michael Smith, Deapp Farm, Totnes (Devon) 

Beef Farmer of the Year (sponsored by Crediton Milling)                                      

  • Elise Sutton, Cherry Lodge Farm (Wiltshire)
  • Geoff Williams, Tretharrup Farm (Cornwall)  
  • James Kittow Butcher and Grazier, Killhallon Farm (Cornwall)                                             

Dairy Farmer of the Year                                       

  • James Bloomfield, MM&K Bloomfield, Choon Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Andrea Semmens, Raftra & Trendrennen Farm - J.R Semmens & Sons (Cornwall)
  • Bennett Family, DH & C Bennett and Son (Somerset)                                    

Sheep Farmer of the Year                                     

  • Steve Penberthy, Trewithick Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Maria Warne-Elston, Tresungers Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Simon Wakely, Bhompston Farm (Dorset) 

Young Farmer of the Year (sponsored by Coodes Solicitors)                               

  • Amy Osborne, Tobarn, Jacobstow (Devon) 
  • Rhiannon Willey, Wheal Treasure Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Maria Warne-Elston, Tresungers Farm (Cornwall)            

Sustainability Champion                                     

  • Guy Singh-Watson and all co-owners, Riverford Organic Farm (Devon) 
  • Chris and Janet Jones, Woodland Valley Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Geoff Williams, Tretharrup Farm (Cornwall)                           

Inspirational Women in Agriculture                                 

  • Sophie Gregory, Home Farm, Chard (Somerset) 
  • Kerry Marks, Brymore Academy (Somerset)
  • Vicky Arscott, Sweetlands Farm (Devon)                                        

Diversification Award

  • Andrew Gabriel, Fenton Farm Ltd (Somerset) 
  • Guy Singh-Watson and all co-owners, Riverford Organic Farm (Devon) 
  • Lewis Steer and Flora Searson, The Dartmoor Shepherd (Devon)

Woodland Hero Award (sponsored by the Forestry Commission)     

  • Barry and Judy Butler, Broomhill Farm (Devon) 
  • Neil Macdonald, Orchard Park Farm (Somerset) 
  • Aaron Bray, Blackmoore, Buckfast Abbey (Devon)           

Outstanding Achievement (sponsored by NFU Mutual)                            

  • Hugh Taylor, Bosavern Community Farm (Cornwall) 
  • Bex Tonks, Resparveth Farm (Cornwall)
  • James Kittow Butcher and Grazier, Killhallon Farm (Cornwall)