Entries are now open for the 2026 Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Awards, recognising individuals and organisations who are advancing food production, environmental stewardship and industry leadership.

Across the UK, agricultural businesses are working to increase productivity, strengthen resilience and deliver environmental outcomes. Paul Westaway, chair of RASE, explains that the awards aim to recognise those whose work demonstrates practical impact.

“There are individuals and organisations across the country delivering measurable progress, whether through innovation within their own farming systems or through wider industry influence. These awards recognise practical achievement – improving food production, strengthening farm businesses and delivering environmental outcomes.

“I would encourage anyone who believes their work, or the work of a colleague, merits recognition to review the award categories and submit an entry,” he urges.

2026 award categories

  • National Agricultural Award – Recognising individuals or organisations shaping British agriculture through leadership, advocacy and innovation
  • Excellence in Practical Farming Award – Celebrating farmers applying cutting-edge science and management to create resilient, productive, and sustainable businesses
  • Farm of the Future Award – Recognising those developing forward-looking and circular farming systems
  • Natural Capital Award – Honouring farmers and farm managers whose farms are integrating environmental management within commercial operations
  • Science & Technology Award – Celebrating those at the forefront of research and innovation in agricultural science and technology
  • Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners – Recognising outstanding estate management and land stewardship

The 2026 RASE Awards Day will take place at the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, recipient of the 2025 Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners. Following the awards ceremony and lunch, invited guests will be offered a tour of the estate.

Entries and nominations close on Friday 1 May 2026. Full entry criteria and nomination forms are available on the RASE website: https://www.rase.org.uk/about-us/awards/