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Innovation Awards

The LAMMA Innovation Awards are evaluated by an independent panel of experts, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience across agriculture, engineering, and innovation.

Our judges are passionate about recognising technologies that push boundaries, improve farm efficiency, and drive the industry forward. Their expertise ensures that every entry is carefully assessed for its originality, sustainability, and practical impact on UK farming.

Meet the judges

Livestock/Dairy Innovation of the Year

Katie Fallon

Katie Fallon

Livestock Specialist - Farmers Guardian
Patrick Morris- Eyton

Patrick Morris- Eyton

Managing Partner - Morris-Eyton & Son

Grassland Innovation of the Year

Toby Whatley

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian
Andy Newbold

Andy Newbold

Secretary General - European Society of Agricultural Engineers
Katie Jones 

Katie Jones 

Editor - Farmers Guardian, Editor - Dairy Farmer

Arable Establishment Innovation of the Year

James Huyton 

James Huyton 

Farm Machinery and Technology Specialist - Farmers Guardian
Harry Henderson

Harry Henderson

Head of Education and Partnerships - BASIS Registration LTD

British and Irish Manufacturer of the Year

Olivia Midgley

Olivia Midgley

Editorial Director - Farmers Guardian
Siân Pritchard 

Siân Pritchard 

AEA President

Arable Crop Care Innovation of the Year

Ash Ellwood

Ash Ellwood

Head of Arable
Andrew Knowles

Andrew Knowles

CEO - Fram Farmers
Harry Henderson

Harry Henderson

Head of Education and Partnerships - BASIS Registration LTD

Machine of the Year

Toby Whatley

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian
Andy Newbold

Andy Newbold

Secretary General - European Society of Agricultural Engineers
Charlie Nicklin

Charlie Nicklin

Charlie Nicklin CEng FIAgrE - CEO - Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) 

Digital Technology Innovation of the Year

Tom Waddington

Tom Waddington

Head of Digital Media Production - Farmers Guardian
Tim Fray

Tim Fray

Tim Fray, BSc (Hons), MSc, DPhil, ACIPA - Patent Assistant - Loven
 
Andrew Knowles

Andrew Knowles

CEO - Fram Farmers

Future Innovation for Environmental Benefit of the Year

James Huyton 

James Huyton 

Farm Machinery and Technology Specialist - Farmers Guardian
Siân Pritchard 

Siân Pritchard 

AEA President
Tim Fray

Tim Fray

Tim Fray, BSc (Hons), MSc, DPhil, ACIPA - Patent Assistant - Loven
 

Overall Innovation of the Year - The IAgrE Ivel Award

Toby Whatley

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian
Charlie Nicklin

Charlie Nicklin

Charlie Nicklin CEng FIAgrE - CEO - Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) 
Matthew Smart

Matthew Smart

CEO - Rural Asset Finance 

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Kramp

Registration Sponsor

everywhen

NAAC Lounge Sponsor

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Charity Partner

RAF

Innovation Award Sponsors

hutchinsons

CropTec Theatre Sponsor

UK Agri-Tech Centre

Start Up Hub