Suffolk Farm Business Competition
2026 Suffolk Farm Business Competition took place on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 June.
The competition has the following entry categories: Class 1 (up to 250 hectares), Class 2 (251-500 hectares) and Class 3 farms (over 501 hectares). It is open to farm contractors so an owner can enter his farm which is run by a contractor for day to day operations. Contractors can enter their total business, comprising owned or hired land and any subsequent contract farming operations.
NEW TO 2026 - Best Farm Shop / Cafe Category.
Farms are judged from first to third place in each category and winners receive a trophy. Special awards are given for Best Crop, Livestock Enterprise, Conservation and Farm Diversification.
Judges assess the whole business and management of the farms, including enterprise management, marketing, employment and investment strategy. They also consider business sustainability of land occupation including product development, diversification and long-term development as well as the farm’s social and community involvement including local education, public land use or employment activities.
COMPETITON BROCHURE and APPLICATION FORM CAN BE FOUND HERE
BEST SUFFOLK FARM CAFE / FARM SHOP APPLICATION FORM CAN BE FOUND HERE
Overall sponsor
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Class 1 kindly sponsored by Secobra Research |
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Class 2 kindly supported by Barker Gotelee |
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Class 3 kindly supported by Hutchinsons |
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AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
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Best Farm Cafe / Shop
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Best Crop kindly supported by Origin Fertilisers |
| AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR | Best Conservation |
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Best Livestock kindly sponsored by John Harvey Engineering Ltd. |
| AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR | Best Farm Diversification |
