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Last night (the 7th of February) the industry came together to celebrate the very best working in agriculture at the National Arable and Grassland Awards (NAGA).
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The event was held at the Hilton London Bankside hotel, where hundreds of guests enjoyed a three-course meal and entertainment from comedienne and TV star Lucy Porter. It was then time to celebrate the work of the farmers, contractors and agronomists who have excelled in their fields.
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Built from a 45 hectare tenant farm, R and L Anthony Ltd is now a substantial arable business, growing wheat, oilseed rape, maize and barley, as well as grassland for 800 ewes. Richard and Lyn have strived to meet environmental targets, while also ensuring that yields remain high, with no-till practises, companion cropping and investment in technology.
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Joining David Armstrong Farms in 2018 with no prior experience, Hayley’s enthusiasm for agriculture has seen her pass various qualifications and work her way up through the business, as well as establish her own sheep enterprise.
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As part of Agrii, Todd is responsible for nearly 10,000 hectares, looking at methodologies to de-risk farming through integrated crop management while also actively contributing to the development of new technologies and chemical solutions.
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Focusing on providing many incremental improvements with a proactive approach, Ben takes a holistic approach with the farms he works with, while also looking to the future to give customers the best possible advice.
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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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A varied agricultural and horticultural family business, Mee Farmers has funnelled investment into renewable energy, as well as utilising organic manures and regenerative farming practises and taking an active role in educating the next generation.
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Overseeing a varied set of businesses as part of the Oxton Estate, Richard has worked closely with the trustees and the staff to streamline operations, leading to improved profitability across all the commercial interests.
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Overseeing a varied set of businesses as part of the Oxton Estate, Richard has worked closely with the trustees and the staff to streamline operations, leading to improved profitability across all the commercial interests.
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Carefully monitoring inputs and yield, the family run Auchnotroch Farm runs an autumn calved herd of Norwegian Red/Black & White crosses, with high dry matter levels, and excellent litres per hectare brought about by an attention to detail.
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A levy rate increase put forward by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) that will cover Cereals and Oilseed among livestock and dairy sectors has been approved by Defra Ministers and the Devolved Administrations. The Cereals and Oilseeds sector has seen no increase to the levy since the rate was last set in 2011. For some agricultural sectors such …
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David uses cover crops ahead of potato crops to minimise erosion and was an early adopter of drop irrigation which improves travelling conditions. Careful investment of new technologies, alongside close inspection of potential potato fields has ensured impressive results.
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Tackling pest issues with companion cropping, as well as organic manures and a long rotation with the right varieties, R and L Anthony has been able to maintain impressive OSR yields.
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Producing a substantial amount of the UK’s strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, Clock House Farm supplies major supermarkets and local farm shops and has invested heavily in propagation while paying close attention to water and energy management.
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Integrated pest management is at the heart of everything David Bell does across his varied rotation, with cover crops and green manures worked into the system alongside careful variety choice leading to YEN-recognised yields.
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Recently Martin has retired after 43 years with the NFU, prior to that he had spent 8 years working in a variety of roles for the European Commission.
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Mark Allen Agriculture Ltd, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, SM2 5AS, United Kingdom
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