Inventive Farmer Competition

The Inventive Farmer Competition 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Inventive Farmer Competition.

Classes 

Prize Money 

1) New Pieces of Equipment  £100 

2) Modification to existing machines 

 

£50

3) Gadgets (any simple original device)  £50
4) Young Inventor (to be in full time education or serving an apprenticeship)  £50
If you wish to enter, please email shan.buss@suffolkshow.co.uk for an entry form.
Rules 

It is an open competition and entries will be accepted from persons whose main occupation is not the design and manufacture of agricultural equipment.  No entry will be accepted if it is about to go into production or is already in production.

The winners will win the above prise money on condition they exhibit the entry in the area set aside for that purpose at the Suffolk Show 2026.  Judging takes place at 10.00am on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

The organisers reserve the right to inspect entries and decide their suitability for entry.