The Beautiful Farm Awards are now open to all farmers across the UK.
The annual contest recognises and rewards farmers for their care and stewardship of the British countryside.
The overall winner last year was the Johnson family, who have established more than 8.5km of permissive footpaths on their farm for birdwatchers and ramblers, as well as offering guided farm tours to the public and local schools
Andrew Gresty, a finalist last year, said: “The Beautiful Farm Awards recognise the largely unpaid work that farmers do to maintain and manage the countryside for everyone.”
Andrew Watson, business director New Holland UK, which sponsors the awards, added: “Many people enjoy the beauty of the countryside, but perhaps don’t appreciate the unsung work of farmers who combine a modern, productive business with the protection and enhancement of the rural environment,” said. “The awards are not simply for the most aesthetically pleasing farm, but for those developing a profitable business while improving their natural surroundings for generations to come.”
Those wishing to enter the competition need to enter a photo and short statement outlining their activities on protecting and enhancing the environment, and developing their business in a responsible and sustainable manner.
The winner will be awarded the Most Beautiful Farm title, which they can use for marketing purposes, and receive an all-expenses paid trip to Italy, including a trip to one of New Holland’s industry-leading factories.
The awards will be presented at a special lunch for the finalists to be held at the House of Commons, in November.
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