THE winners of the South West Farmer Awards 2024 were revealed at a sparkling ceremony last week. 

The awards, now in their eighth year, celebrate farming heroes who work so hard to put food on our plates. 

Guests enjoyed a three course dinner, a performance from the Exe Valley young farmer's choir, and a raffle that raised funds for the Farming Community Network at the awards night on November 7. 

On arrival, finalists and their guests, alongside sponsors, enjoyed a drink on arrival and a performance from Country Harmonies, two young farmers from Cheriton and Tedburn YFC. 

Held at the Somerset County Cricket Club, winners of 11 awards were revealed by compare Rob Venner. 

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Photographs during the evening were taken by Aisling Magill Photography. 

Jess Chaffey, editor of South West Farmer, said: "It was such a wonderful evening and every single one of our finalists deserved to win. 

"The determination of the farming community deserves to be celebrated, especially after a difficult few years. And although it seems the storms are far from over, the farming community has shown such resilience already, and I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

"We hope everyone enjoyed the awards night and thank you to all those who helped to organise the awards, sponsored the event and thank you to all our guests who took part in the raffle."