The British Farming Awards are set to return for their 12th year in 2024.

Supported by Morrisons, the event recognises the efforts of UK farmers and their businesses in the face of various challenges, while also highlighting innovations in farming practices and technologies.

The awards not only honour the core farming sectors, including arable, beef, dairy, and sheep farming, but also spotlight sustainable farming practices.

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They underscore the importance of new entrants, family farms, and agricultural students to the industry’s future.

The awards also accept nominations for businesses that have piloted exemplary changes, enhanced production efficiency, and adapted to challenges stemming from policy changes, legislation, environmental factors, and shifts in global commodity markets.

Sophie Throup, head of agriculture, fisheries, and sustainable sourcing at Morrisons, said: "We want to thank farmers across the country for all the work they continue to do.

“That is why we're pleased to once again be supporting the British Farming Awards, recognising the effort, skills care and innovation British farmers put into making and providing the food we all enjoy so much."

In addition to recognising industry stalwarts, the awards will launch a new category, the Agricultural Influencer of the Year.

This award lauds farmers who use digital platforms to raise industry awareness and educate non-farming audiences on the challenges of British agriculture.

Sarah Whittaker-Smith, event director of the awards, said: "I am honoured to play a role in an event that magnifies the extraordinary talent within the UK agricultural sector.

"The British Farming Awards, hosted by Farmers Guardian and proudly brought to you by Agriconnect, stand as a testament to the commitment, resilience, and spirit of our farming community."

To assist potential applicants, the awards will also hold an ‘entry guidance day’ on Friday, April 12.

The initiative aims to help with the entry process and provide advice on presenting a convincing submission.