Innovation Awards 2027 Judges

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

Livestock Specialist - Farmers Guardian

Patrick Morris- Eyton

Managing Partner - Morris-Eyton & Son

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Grassland Innovation of the Year

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Andy Newbold

Secretary General - European Society of Agricultural Engineers

Katie Jones 

Editor - Farmers Guardian, Editor - Dairy Farmer

Arable Establishment Innovation of the Year

James Huyton 

Farm Machinery and Technology Specialist - Farmers Guardian

Harry Henderson

Head of Education and Partnerships - BASIS Registration LTD

Cheryl Waterman

Content and Partnerships Manager - Farmers Guardian

British and Irish Manufacturer of the Year

Olivia Midgley

Editorial Director - Farmers Guardian

Siân Pritchard 

AEA President

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Arable Crop Care Innovation of the Year

Ash Ellwood

Head of Arable

Andrew Knowles

CEO - Fram Farmers

Harry Henderson

Head of Education and Partnerships - BASIS Registration LTD

Machine of the Year

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Andy Newbold

Secretary General - European Society of Agricultural Engineers

Charlie Nicklin

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

Digital Technology Innovation of the Year

Luke Jeffery

Digital Editor, Farmers Guardian 

Tim Fray

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

Andrew Knowles

CEO - Fram Farmers

Future Fuel Innovation 

Cheryl Waterman

Content and Partnerships Manager - Farmers Guardian

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Richard Gueterbock

Director (Foodchains) and adviser to RASE Farm of the Future

Overall Innovation of the Year - The IAgrE Ivel Award

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology - Farmers Guardian

Charlie Nicklin

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

Matthew Smart

CEO - Rural Asset Finance