A man who helped shape agricultural policy and law for more than 30 years has been given an award.

Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) secretary and adviser Jeremy Moody was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Farmers Weekly Awards.

Jeremy has been praised for his profound impact on agricultural policy and law.

His knowledge of rural and agricultural business legislation and practice has been instrumental in guiding policy and practice.

In 2008, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Harper Adams University, and last year he was made an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester.

Merlo UK general manager Shaun Groom said: "Jeremy is recognised for his encyclopaedic knowledge, strategic thinking, practical approach, and dedication to educating future professionals.

"He has had a profound impact on agricultural policy and law, with his contributions earning him widespread respect throughout the industry."

Jeremy began his career studying philosophy, politics, and economics at Oxford University.

He then worked as a land agent assisting Richard Carter Jonas, before serving as advisory and policy director at the Tenant Farmers Association for nine years.

He secured the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.

Since 1995, Jeremy has been the CAAV's secretary and adviser.

He has been pivotal in producing practical guidance and advice for the government and professionals working in the farming and rural sectors.

Julian Sayers, chair of Defra’s Farm Tenancy Forum, added: "He has helped shape government policies that affect the farming industry and has done so fairly, impartially, and to the benefit of all concerned."

CAAV president Martin Hall said: "Jeremy was deservedly recognised for his huge contribution to the agricultural sector throughout his distinguished career.

"His influence and knowledge are valued not only by us in the profession but by those in government, the civil service, other representative bodies, and the educational sector, to mention only a few."

Jeremy is currently working on a new campaign, Route to Rural, designed to attract new entrants to the sector.

Of the award, he added: "This award is a tremendous honour, coming from those involved in rural land and business during the most fascinating time of change the profession has seen, and farmers need the best advice that can be given.

"Farming is a precious world and this is a very special award to me."