Entries and nominations are now open for the 2023 British Farming Awards, which aim to highlight the work carried out by UK farmers.

Sponsored by Morrisons, the annual event will return on October 19, 2023, with the closing date for entries being June 23.

Alongside farming sectors like dairy, beef, sheep, arable and contracting, the awards also aim to recognise other groups like family farms, students, new entrants, agri-tech and farm diversifications.

Award organisers also welcome nominations of businesses which have introduced positive changes whether through embracing technology, streamlining productions and efficiency, educating the public about food provenance or revamping their business models through diversification.

Morrisons head of agriculture, fisheries and sustainable sourcing, Sophie Throup, said: "As long-term supporters of British farming, we want to thank farmers across the country for the work they continue to do in these challenging times.

“We want to support the recognition of the effort, care, innovation and skills British farmers put into making and providing food we are all proud of.”

The 2023 British Farming Awards categories are:

Agricultural Student of the Year;
Agri-Tech Innovator of the Year;
Arable Farmer of the Year;
Beef Farmer of the Year (sponsored by ABP);
Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Kuhn);
Dairy Farmer of the Year (sponsored by KW Alternative Feeds);
Digital Innovator of the Year;
Diversification of the Year (sponsored by NFU Mutual);
Family Farming Business of the Year (sponsored by Goodyear);
Farm Worker of the Year (sponsored by Isuzu);
Farmers Guardian Farming Hero (sponsored by Eternit);
Grassland Farmer of the Year (sponsored by Germinal);
New Entrant Award: Against the Odds (sponsored by Massey Ferguson);
Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture (sponsored by NSF);
Sheep Farmer of the Year (sponsored by SAI Global);
Sustainable Farmer of the Year (sponsored by Lloyds).