Could you be crowned Best Family Farm in Devon? The search is on as the Addington Fund Devon Farm Business Awards return for 2025

Written By Emily Egan

Farming charity, Addington Fund, is looking for the Best Family Farm in Devon having announced a new category in the annual Devon Farm Business Awards. Set to take place on 14th May, the night before the Devon County Show, the Awards celebrates the innovation, dedication, and success of Devon’s agricultural community across seven inspiring categories.

Sue English, Fund Director, said “As a charity we see how teamwork, succession planning and a joint approach help make a farming business resilient. Family farms are at the heart of British agriculture and this new category will celebrate their success.”

Peter Beaumont from principal sponsor, Cornish Mutual, said “Our continued position as Principal Sponsor of the Devon Farm Business Awards underlines our unwavering commitment to South West farming. We applaud all Devon’s farmers and celebrate those being recognised at this prestigious event. We are particularly excited to support this year’s new award of Best Family Farm as these businesses form the backbone of the county’s farming community.”

The categories for the 2025 Devon Farm Business Awards are:

  • NEW Best Family Farm – sponsored by Cornish Mutual

  • Best Dairy Farm - sponsored by Crediton Dairy

  • Farm Diversification Award - sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins

  • Best Farm Processor - sponsored by Azets

  • Best Woman in Agriculture - sponsored by Westcotts

  • Rising Star – sponsored by Savills

  • Farming Champion - sponsored by NFU

  • Devon’s Farmer of the Year – sponsored by PKF Francis Clark

The winner of winners will take home the prestigious title of ‘Devon’s Farmer of the Year’. This year, long standing supporter PKF Francis Clark have taken on the sponsorship of this category and said, “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.”

The winners of each category, and Devon’s Farmer of the Year, are announced at a black-tie dinner on 14th May at Westpoint, Exeter. Proceeds from the even support national farming charity, Addington Fund, helping support farmers in times of crisis across England and Wales. The charity provides housing and disaster relief. Tickets are available via the website at £95, with discounts for full tables. All tickets include welcome drinks, canapes and a locally sourced two-course dinner with table drinks.

Nominations are now open for all categories and close on 2nd March. For more information, to submit a nomination or book tickets, please visit click here:

For more information about how you can sponsor the Devon Farm Business Awards, contact Emily on 01926 620135 or email events@addingtonfund.org.uk

Thank you for supporting Addington Fund and good luck to all who enter!

Emily Egan
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