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Horticulture and Fruit Grower of the Year Award
Fresh produce grown with real expertise.
About this category
This award recognises a grower of fruit, vegetables, salads, flowers or plants, in the field or under glass, whose quality, efficiency and care for people and the environment stand out. Judges look for results, quality and how the business meets its customers' needs.
Eligibility
- Open to UK horticultural businesses
- From market gardens to large growers
Judging criteria
- Quality and yields
- Efficiency
- Care for workers
- Environmental management
- Customer relationships
Qualitative criteria
Produce customers seek out.
Metrics
- Yields
- Quality grades
- Waste
- Energy and water use
- Customer feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a short account of the farm or business, supporting figures such as yields, herd or flock performance, costs or margins where relevant, and, where possible, comments from customers, buyers, advisers or neighbours. Figures can be given as ranges or percentages and nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size, type and location of the farm, so a small upland holding competes on equal terms with a large lowland estate.
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