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Focusing investment to minimise the food miles produce travels, as well as maximising quality. East Lothian Farms has brought together three generations of farming knowledge to farm profitably and sustainably over a wide crop rotation.
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East Lothian Produce was was also crowned the Vegetable Grower of the Year
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Responsible for nearly 5,000 hectares, Ms Andrews has helped growers to enhance soil health by keeping abreast of the latest technologies available to them and is currently looking the role of carbon calculators. All this while keeping the viability of growing crops at the forefront
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In her work for NIAB, Ms Self has focused on providing clear, practical advice to growers based on a deep scientific knowledge to improve efficiency and decision making.
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The sixth generation, and the first woman to take on responsibilities at Millbank Farm, Ms McGowan promoted sustainable practises on the farm and in the adjacent farm shop, while also supporting local farming groups and women in agriculture.
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Ms McGowan was unable to attend the event, so Jill Hewitt, Chief Executive of the NAAC collected the award on her behalf
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Under the management of Mr Freestone, Overbury Farms has farmed regeneratively for six years, using a combination of machinery and technology to limit the carbon footprint, reduce chemical inputs and boost biodiversity.
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Over the last 12 years, Mr Price has overseen a combination of capital investment and environmental measures to run Earls Court as a diverse and responsible farming enterprise.
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For 75 years, Farm Services Ltd has provided drainage operations to boost yields and soil health. Now under the management of Rob Burtonshaw, the firm has invested heavily in machinery and planning software to maximise the benefit to customers.
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Focused on finishing cattle and sheep, Mr Jones has integrated technology to monitor grass growth and quality and has seen yields increase by 25% by increasing organic and bacterial inputs
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The Norfolk soils are said to give the 15,000 tonnes produced by Heygate Farms a full flavour and clean appearance, but it’s the company’s agronomic knowledge and attention to detail across the business as a whole that has assured success
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Using regenerative principles to minimise inputs and focus on soil health, Mr Chappell has been able to maintain above average yields in his pea varieties and has seen reduced pest levels.
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Producing strawberries, blackberries and blackcurrants for major drink producers from its Herefordshire base, Windmill Hill Fruits has also endeavoured to give back to the industry and local community – taking part in various trails as well as holding open days and events on the farm.
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Nonington Farms has managed to maintain high cereal yields of 10 tonnes in wheat and 7 tonnes in barley and oats, while using regenerative practises to improve soil, water and air quality across the 1,400 hectares
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MP for South East Cambridgeshire until 2015 and former Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, chairman of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, vice president of the Highland Cattle Society who still finds time to run his own farm. Sir James Paice is farmer who understands farming and fellow farmers. His contribution stretches way beyond his time as minister, always being fair as he tried to balance what the industry wanted with political reality.
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