BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards – Arable Category
A word from our award sponsor: ABP
The community of agricultural journalists and communicators is an often-hidden part of our sector and their role in communicating what’s important to farmers and growers is crucial.
Our team at ABP has immense respect for the work that they all do and it’s a great privilege to sponsor the awards and to recognise the best of broadcast and print journalism.
Phil Hambling, Director of Agriculture, ABP
Award Details
Open date
29 July
Deadline date
22 August
Notification date
9 October
Description
The BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards recognise the best in British agricultural journalism – both written and broadcast. The judging panel for these awards comprises leading industry figures and previous winners, with winners announced at the Guild’s most prestigious event, the annual Harvest Lunch each autumn.
There are three categories: Arable, Livestock & Grassland, and Environment & Rural Affairs.
This page is the entry form for the Arable category. Click to enter the Livestock & Grassland category, and the Environment & Rural Affairs category.
This year the Awards are generously sponsored by ABP UK.
Entry conditions:
- Entries must be from a full member of British Guild of Agricultural Journalists
- Entries should have been published or broadcast in Great Britain between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025
- Last year’s category winner is not eligible to enter the category won (but can enter another category)
- Entries are limited to one entry per Guild member per category
Prizes
- The winner will take the award and £500 first prize.
- A runner up will receive £150.
- Awards will be presented at the Guild Harvest Lunch on 9 October 2025
- Winners and runners up will also be invited to a lunch organised by ABP at its Demonstration Farm
Judging criteria
Entries will be judged using the following criteria:
- Originality & Relevance: Does the article tackle a fresh or timely topic relevant to current agricultural challenges or opportunities?
- Research & Technical Accuracy: Are facts correct and supported by reliable, expert sources? Is there evidence of thorough reporting and research?
- Writing Quality & Style: Is the writing clear, engaging and accessible? Is the tone appropriate for a farming audience? Are grammar and word choice polished and professional?
- Structure & Flow: Does the article have a strong lead, logical organisation and smooth transitions? Does the story or argument unfold clearly and effectively?
- Practical usefulness: Are tips, takeaways or insights directly applicable to farmers’ operations or decision-making?
- Impact & Insight: Does the article deepen understanding, inspire action or challenge the reader to think differently about a key agricultural issue?
Judges
Janine Adamson, editor, CPM (2024 winner)
Phil Hambling, Director of Agriculture, ABP
Patrick Stephenson, agronomist, AICC
Jake Freestone, arable & sheep farmer, Worcestershire
Entry Form
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