Devon’s Farmer of the Year
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Devon’s Farmer of the Year is the winner of winners. To make sure you or someone you know has a chance of taking home this prestigious award, you must enter them into one or more of the award categories.
The winner of each category is put forward as Devon’s Farmer of the Year, championed by the judges of that category. The final decision is made by a representative from our sponsor, PKF Francis Clark, alongside Addington Fund.
PKF Francis Clark is proud to sponsor Devon’s Farmer of the Year award. We are committed to supporting the agricultural community in Devon and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our local farmers. Their dedication and innovation are vital to the sustainability and success of our rural economy in this beautiful region.
2023 Farmer of the Year
Winning Best Farm Processor, Lawrence and Lee Glanville and Alistair Graham of Surfing Cow Ltd also won the grand title of Devon’s Farmer of the Year 2023, bringing the whole room to a cheer.
Graeme Cock, Mole Valley Farmers with Zoe and Lawrence Glanville, Surfing Cow Ltd
Jack Cordery, Chief Executive Officer of Mole Valley Farmers said: “Mole Valley Farmers has a long standing association with the Addington Fund Farm Business Awards and we are pleased to sponsor the overall Devon’s Farmer of the Year. Congratulations to all of the finalists, the category winners and of course the Glanville family and Alistair Graham of Surfing Cow Ltd, our Devon Farmers of the Year.”
Bill Young, CEO of the Addington Fund said: “This year the Devon Farm Business Awards was full of incredible farmers. We were blown away with the agricultural talent that had been entered into the farming categories and I know choosing the winner of all winners this year was a very tough decision. Everyone was a worthy winner this year but the team at Surfing Cow Ltd stood out from the crowd because of the very successful farm business they have built and continue to progress despite the challenges all farming businesses are facing at the moment.”
Cornish Mutual Managing Director Peter Beaumont said: “As Principal Sponsor, we were delighted to work with the Addington Fund once again on this notable event and celebrate agriculture across the county.
“Like the Addington Fund, Cornish Mutual remains committed to protecting the farming community and building a sustainable future for one of Devon’s pivotal industries. Congratulations to all tonight’s winners and finalists, who represent the hard work and dedication of the county’s farmers signalling a bright outlook for farming across the South West.”
