Please see the list of those who have received awards CARAS 2024 awards as of 21st Dec 2024
The Fellowship Of Royal Agricultural Societies Coordinated by:
Please see the list of those who have received awards CARAS 2024 awards as of 21st Dec 2024
Congratulations to those who have received CARAS Awards between the 1st January and the 22nd September 2024https://royalagriculturalsocietiesawards.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CARAS-2024-awards-as-of-22nd-Sept-3.pdf
Congratulations go to David Exwood ARAgS was elected the NFU deputy president at the NFU Conference.
Congratulations go to Tom Bradshaw ARAgS and Nuffield Scholar who has been elected as the new President of the NFU
CARAS Council notes with sorrow & condolences the following deaths of Fellows and Associates that have been notified to the secretary during 2023.
Title | First Name | Last Name | CARAS | Notified |
Mr | Gordon | Angell | FRAgS | Notified March 2023 |
Mr | James | Brown | FRAgS | Notified August 2023 |
Mr | Andrew | Campbell | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mrs | Olive | Clarke OBE | FRAgS | Notified December 2023 |
Mr | John | Dykes | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mr | Peter | Fox MBE | FRAgS | Notified September 2023 |
Mr | Richard | Gibb | FRAgS | Notified March 2023 |
Mr | Clwyd | Hughes | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mr | Sandy | Inverarity | FRAgS | Notified August 2023 |
Mr | Daniel | Jones | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mr | Christopher | Jones | FRAgS | Notified May 2023 |
Mrs | Iowan | Lewis | FRAgS | Notified August 2023 |
Sir | Meuric | Rees | FRAgS | Notified March 2023 |
Mr | Caerwyn | Roberts OBE | FRAgS | Notified January 2023 |
Mrs | Lorna | Robinson | ARAgS | Notified October 2023 |
Mr | Richard | Steele | FRAgS | Notified September 2023 |
Mr | James | Stobo | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mr | Elwyn | Tudor | FRAgS | Notified July 2023 |
Mr | Peter | Titley | FRAgS | Notified February 2023 |
While the four nations panels have very good ways of communicating dates of their events, (they organise) to their relevant nations, at a recent CARAS Council meeting it was agreed that Fellows and Associates from other Nations are very welcome to attend them. During 2024 we will be updating the CARAS Website to include a list of Nations events and how to book to attend.
Tuesday 25th January 2024
Online ‘Winter Webinar’ Speakers on the evening will include our own CARAS UK National Chair, Nick Green.
Thursday 21st March 2024
Spring farm visit and NI Group AGM
Wednesday 15th May 2023
The annual NI CARAS awards reception will take place at the Balmoral Show
Wednesday 6th March 2024
CARAS Scotland Conference and AGM at the Pavilion, Ingliston
Thursday 20th June 2024
CARAS Reception at the Royal Highland Show
TBC
Visit to the Scottish Parliament plans are well advanced for this and the date will be confirmed shortly
Wednesday 31st July to Thursday 1st August
Planning for the Summer Outing is already underway, which will include a visit to the Black Isle Show.
Thursday 25th January 2024
2024 CARAS Cymru Conference and Council meeting at the Royal Welsh Showground. The conference has the theme of ‘Seeing the Wood from the
Trees’. Speakers include:
§ Prof. John Gilliland OBE DSc FRAgS, will give a presentation on the journey towards net zero.
§ Abi Reader FRAgS, Deputy President NFU Cymru
§ Gian Marco Currado, Director of Rural Affairs Welsh Government
§ Nick Fenwick, Head of Policy Farmers’ Union of Wales
§ Dr Prysor Williams, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management Bangor University
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
CARAS Wales Reception and presentation of awards
Autumn date to be confirmed
Field Day Visit to Puffin Produce, Pembrokeshire and Council Meeting
Title | First Name | Last Name | CARAS | Information |
Mr | Andrew | Arbuckle MBE | FRAgS | Awarded MBE in the 2024 New Years Honours for his work as a trustee and fundraiser for farming charity, RSABI, and his services to farming and his community. |
Mr | Bill | Gray MBE | FRAgS | Awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours June 2023 for outstanding service to agriculture, charity and the community in Scotland |
Ms | Ursula | Lavery MBE | FRAgS | Awarded an MBE in the Kings 2023 New Years Honours list for services to the Agri-Food Industry and to the economy in Northern Ireland |
Mr | James | McVicar Morrison BEM | FRAgS | Awarded BEM in the Kings 2023 New Years Honours list for services to agriculture in Northern Ireland |
Mr | Robin | Mercer BEM | FRAgS | Awarded an BEM in the Kings 2024 New Years Honours list for services to Business and to the Economy in Northern Ireland |
Mr | Adrian | Morrow | ARAgS | Awarded an BEM in the Kings 2024 New Years Honours list for voluntary services to habitat conservation and to the community in County Antrim |
Ms | Janet | Swadling OBE | ARAgS | Awarded an OBE in the Kings 2023 New Years Honours list for services to farming and education. |
Mrs | Suzie | Wilkinson MBE | ARAgS | Awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours June 2023 for services to the Farming Community in Somerset |
Mr | Philip | Wynn OBE | FRAgS | Awarded OBE in the 2024 New Years Honours for services to farming and the environment. |
Title |
First Name |
Last Name |
CARAS |
Information |
Mrs |
Olive |
Clarke OBE |
FRAgS |
Special Recognition Lifetime Achievement British Agriculture at the 2023 British Farming Awards |
Mr |
Robert |
Craig |
FRAgS |
Appointed Chairman of RABDF. 2023 ‘Farming Champion’ Cumbria Farm Community awards |
Mr |
George |
Dunn |
FRAgS |
Awarded Gold Winner for outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture at the 2023 British Farming Awards |
Mr |
John |
Egerton |
ARAgS |
Appointed President Elect of the Ulster Grassland Society. |
Mr |
Jake |
Freestone |
ARAgS |
The Inaugural Caroline Drummond award and the 2023 BBC Food and Farming award |
Mrs |
Milly |
Fyfe |
ARAgS |
Silver award at Northamptonshire Food and Drink awards for Local Food Hero. Plus, Northamptonshire Business person and new start up business of the year |
Mr |
Aled |
Griffiths |
FRAgS |
Two Lifetime Achievement Awards this year. The first one was at the BEIC & BPC National Egg & Poultry Awards and the second one from the Egg & Poultry Industry Conference |
Mr |
Stephen |
Jacob |
ARAgS |
Appointed to the position of CEO of The Institute for Agriculture & Horticulture |
Mr |
Meurig |
James |
FRAgS |
2023 FUW award for outstanding services to the dairy industry in Wales. |
Mr |
Alastair |
Leake |
FRAgS |
Awarded the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) National Agricultural Award, “in recognition of his leadership of the Allerton Project |
Prof |
Elizabeth |
Magowan |
ARAgS |
Presidency at British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) |
Mr |
Billy |
Martin OBE |
FRAgS |
Awarded the Belfast Telegraph Cup for outstanding agricultural achievement |
Dr |
Steven |
Morrison |
ARAgS |
Appointed a BSAS Trustee |
Mrs |
Janet |
Phillips |
FRAgS |
Appointed the High Sherriff of Gwynedd in March 2023 |
Mrs |
Paula |
Smyth |
ARAgS |
Received the Farm Safety Affiliate Award (Lantra Ireland) at the Farming Life Awards in Northern Ireland |
Mr |
John |
Thorley |
FRAgS |
Awarded the Farmers Weekly 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award |
Dr |
Johnny |
Wake |
ARAgS |
Awarded the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Bledisloe Gold Medal for outstanding contributions to farming. Also awarded Silver award at Northamptonshire Food and Drink awards for Farming and environmental sustainability |
Mr |
Andrew |
Wear |
ARAgS |
Bisca 2023 Shearing Personality of the year award |
Mrs |
Heather |
Wildman |
FRAgS |
2023 Adviser of the year Scottish Agriculture Awards |
Title |
First Name |
Last Name |
CARAS |
Occupation |
Sub Title |
Mr |
Trevor |
Alcorn |
ARAgS (NI) |
Farmer and Dairying Advisor |
Helping improve the viability & sustainability of family farms |
Mr |
Simon |
Best |
ARAgS (NI) |
Farmer |
The development of Acton House Farm and my role in Agriculture |
Mrs |
Caroline |
Black |
ARAgS (S) |
Director Farming Business |
A personal contribution to the benefit of Agriculture & Land Based Industries |
Mr |
Nicholas |
Bragg |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer and Director |
Farming for Renewable Energy |
Mrs |
Claire |
Bragg |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer and Accountant |
An open mind to change |
Earl |
Malcolm |
Caithness |
ARAgS (E) |
Back Bench Peer |
Persuading Governments To Support Farming and Land Management |
Mr |
David |
Canty |
ARAgS (E) |
Estate Manager |
Why giving back to the industry is so important to me |
Mr |
Philip |
Clarke |
ARAgS (NI) |
Dairy Farmer |
Doing it differently and sharing the experience |
Mr |
Nicholas |
Deane |
ARAgS (E) |
Farming |
Coordinated Response to Water Abstraction Challenges |
Mr |
Stephen |
Dennis |
ARAgS (E) |
South West Regional Head of FCN |
Welfare of Farmers & Farming Communities |
Mr |
John |
Dracup |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Securing a market for the future |
Mr |
David |
Exwood |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer and NFU Vice President |
Being A Leading Voice in British Agriculture |
Dr |
Ian |
Frood OBE |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Contribution to the development and understanding of the Agricultural Industry |
Mr |
David John |
Fulton |
ARAgS (NI) |
Farmer |
Embracing and implementing technology in pig farming |
Mrs |
Milly |
Fyfe |
ARAgS (E) |
Digital Marketing Expert to Food and Farming Industry |
Taking Agriculture and Rural Affairs Marketing and PR to the next level |
Ms |
Gillian |
Gallagher |
ARAgS (NI) |
CEO of the Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association |
Better by Far-Training Feed Advisers on The Environmental Challenges Affecting Agriculture in Northern Ireland |
Mr |
Robert |
Gazely |
ARAgS (E) |
Farming Consultant & Equity Partner |
Health & Safety in UK Agriculture |
Miss |
Olwen |
Gormley |
ARAgS (NI) |
CARRE Senior Dairying Adviser (DAERA NI) |
A Personal Contribution to Agriculture in the Western Counties of NI |
Mr |
Neville, John |
Graham |
ARAgS (NI) |
Head of Farmer Services with Dale Farm |
Empowering Farmers through Co-operation |
Mr |
Joseph (Lamont) |
Hair |
ARAgS (S) |
Farmer and Chairman Wallets Marts |
Building a Sustainable Future |
Mrs |
Joanna (Jo) |
Hilditch |
ARAgS (E) |
MD Whittern Farms |
Women in Agriculture – Prime Movers |
Mr |
Alan |
Hopps |
ARAgS (NI) |
Senior Dairying Development Advisor |
Dairy Farming in the Blood |
Miss |
Jennifer |
Hunter |
ARAgS (E) |
Owner and manager of Fernhill Farm Events and Fernhill Fibre enterprises |
Growing and marketing fine wool in native colours |
Mrs |
Mary |
Hunter |
ARAgS (NI) |
Education (retd.) Proprietor of Agri- Tourism business |
A personal contribution to support agriculture, farmers & rural development enabling sustainable rural communities. |
Mr |
David |
James |
ARAgS (W) |
Farmer |
40 Years of Toil- Development of the dairy enterprise at Langdon mill |
Mr |
Hugh |
James |
ARAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Langdon Mill – Continual Development |
Mr |
Harold |
Johnston |
ARAgS (NI) |
Dairy Farmer |
Improving on-farm efficiency through sustainable methods |
Mr |
Meilir |
Jones |
ARAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Integrating technology to supplement good husbandry |
Mr |
Kevin |
Jones |
ARAgS (W) |
Dairy Farmer |
The Economics of Genomics |
Mr |
Richard John |
Joseph |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Development and implementation of regenerative farming methods |
Mrs |
Leona |
Kane |
ARAgS (NI) |
SE-Business Owner |
Development of Brighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, Economusee, Slow Food Ambassador |
Prof |
Michael |
Lee |
ARAgS (E) |
Deputy Vice Chancellor |
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture through Research and Education |
Mrs |
Rachel |
Lewis-Davies |
ARAgS (W) |
NFU Cymru National Environment and Land Use Adviser |
Supporting Welsh Farmers on the pathway to a sustainable future |
Mrs |
Catherine |
Look |
ARAgS (E) |
Company Director |
Support of Rural Organisations |
Mr |
Stuart |
Luxton |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Farmer turns retailer |
Mr |
Liam |
McCarthy |
ARAgS (NI) |
Farmer – Supply Chain Manager |
The Farm Family: Building Relationships and, Developing Educational Strategies to preserve and maintain Farm Family Model in NI. |
Mr |
Ciaran |
McCaughan |
ARAgS (NI) |
Teacher and Farmer |
Promoting Agriculture & Educational Development in Northern Ireland |
Mrs |
Karen |
Mercer |
ARAgS (E) |
Rural Property Manager |
A lifetime in Farming and Community Service |
Mr |
Dylan |
Morgan |
ARAgS (W) |
NFU Cymru Head of Policy |
Agricultural Policy – Engaging with farmers and building consensus within a farming organisation |
Mrs |
Helen |
Roberts |
ARAgS (W) |
Development Officer for NSA Cymru-Wales |
A Contribution to the British Sheep Industry from a woman of many hats |
Mr |
Grant |
Rogerson |
ARAgS (S) |
Chief Executive |
Grant Rogerson – ANM Group |
Mr |
Geoff |
Sansome |
ARAgS (E) |
Head of Agriculture, Natural England |
Personal Contribution to the development of UK Farming systems and Agricultural Knowledge exchange |
Mr |
Colin Lindsay |
Smith |
ARAgS (NI) |
Industry Development Manager |
The Development of Quality Assurance Standards for the Benefit of the Beef and Sheep Industry |
Mrs |
Catherine Margaret |
Smith |
ARAgS (W) |
Food Consultant |
Leading the pathway to sustainable and secure red meat production in Wales |
Mr |
Anthony |
Snell |
ARAgS (E) |
Partner/Director of a Farming Business |
Committed to producing top quality products on a sustainably run farm |
Mrs |
Christine |
Snell |
ARAgS (E) |
Business Partner and Director |
Advancing ‘People’ within the Agricultural Sector |
Mr |
Bruce |
Steele |
ARAgS (NI) |
Agronomist |
My Life in Agriculture |
Mr |
Andrew |
Wear |
ARAgS (E) |
Owner Fernhill Farm – Shepherd and Blade Shearer |
Blade Shearing as my way of life – Andrew Wear |
Dr |
Beth |
Wells |
ARAgS (S) |
Knowledge Exchange Specialist-Principal Research Scientist |
Advancing livestock efficiency, health and welfare through innovative knowledge exchange |
Mrs |
Susan |
Wilkinson MBE |
ARAgS (E) |
Farmer and FCN Volunteer |
Supporting Farmers in Somerset |
Mr |
Andrew |
Young |
ARAgS (S) |
Farmer |
When one strives for excellence, modern practice and diversification to support the future – Our Story |
Title |
First Name |
Last Name |
CARAS |
Occupation |
Sub Title |
Mrs |
Kay |
Adam |
FRAgS (S) |
Farmer |
Youth Development Within the Livestock Industry |
Miss |
Joy |
Alexander |
FRAgS(NI) |
Civil Servant |
A model for Food Innovation Support |
Mr |
Richard |
Anscombe |
FRAgS (E) |
Chief Executive |
Investing in the Next Generation of Farmers and Agricultural Professionals |
Prof |
Richard |
Bennett |
FRAgS (E) |
Professor of Agricultural Economics |
Contribution to Animal Health and Welfare |
Mr |
Jim |
Booth |
FRAgS (S) |
Head of Co-operative Development |
Farm Co-op and Wider Scottish Agricultural Development |
Mrs |
Joyce Bannerman |
Campbell |
FRAgS (S) |
Farmer |
Joyce Campbell, Armadale Farm, Thorntons Scottish Sheep Farm |
Dr |
Celia |
Caulcott |
FRAgS (E) |
Director |
Routes to Fruit: Rebuilding the Links Between the UK Research Base and the Agri-Food Industry |
Mr |
Rory Henderson |
Christie |
FRAgS (S) |
Farmer |
Large Scale Pastoral Dairy Farming Within a Collaborate Supply Chain |
Mr |
Thomas |
Craig |
FRAgS (NI) |
Farmer |
Sustainable Farming; Balancing Economic Milk Production with the Environment Using Contemporary Research and Farm trials |
Mrs |
Nicola |
Davies |
FRAgS (W) |
Translator and Horse Breeder |
The RWAS; An Opportunity for Young People |
Mr |
Christopher |
Dodds |
FRAgS (E) |
Auctioneer |
Auctioneering and Livestock Work |
Dr |
Jimmy |
Doherty |
FRAgS (E) |
Farmer and TV Presenter |
Opening the Farm Gate to the Public |
Mr |
John |
Dowell |
FRAgS (S) |
Farmer |
Seed Potatoes and Taking Renewables a Stage Further |
Prof |
Janet |
Dwyer OBE |
FRAgS (E) |
Professor of Rural Policy |
Research to Improve Policies for Sustainable Agriculture |
Mr |
John |
Egerton |
FRAgS (NI) |
Farmer |
Sustainable Farming in the West of Northern Ireland |
Mr |
George Edward |
Elliott OBE |
FRAgS (NI) |
Farmer |
Farming, Conservation and Education |
Mr |
D. Andrew |
Evans |
FRAgS (W) |
Director |
A Career in Agriculture Both Sides of The Fence |
Mr |
Wyn |
Evans |
FRAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Learning From The Past to Form A Brighter Future in Agriculture |
Mrs |
Eunice |
Finney |
FRAgS (E) |
Managing Director |
My Public Engagement for Farming and Business |
Prof |
Trevor |
Gilliland |
FRAgS (NI) |
Retired Research Scientist |
Research and Development in Temperate Grassland Agriculture |
Mr |
Griffith Denley |
Jenkins |
FRAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Promoting Welsh Beef Through Supporting Local and National Agricultural Shows |
Mr |
Aeron |
Jenkins |
FRAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Milk from a Grass Based System and Out Wintering of Young Stock |
Mrs |
Susan |
Jones |
FRAgS (W) |
Director |
Progressive Development of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show |
Mr |
Joe |
Lawson |
FRAgS (NI) |
Technical Manager |
Poultry Production Systems, Welfare and Marketing |
Mr |
W. Robert |
Lewis |
FRAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Adding Value to Upland Beef and Sheep Farming |
Mr |
Mark |
Logan |
FRAgS (NI) |
Farm Manager |
Securing the Future of a Small Pedigree Dairy Herd on a Country Estate |
Mr |
Philip |
Maddocks |
FRAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Developing an Entrepreneurial Food and Farming Business in Modern Times |
Mr |
Richard |
Maunder |
FRAgS (E) |
Trustee |
Does the Traditional County Show have a Future |
Mr |
Wyn |
Owen |
FRAgS (W) |
Consultant |
Continuous Learning and Embracing Change to Create Viable and Sustainable Agricultural Businesses |
Mr |
John Stuart |
Pawsey |
FRAgS (E) |
Director |
Successful Modern Organic Farming Systems |
Mr |
Robert |
Powell |
FRAgS (W) |
Farmer |
Better Utilisation of Grass |
Miss |
Abi |
Reader MBE |
FRAgS (W) |
Dairy Farmer |
A Personal Contribution to the Benefit of Agriculture Through Continuous Development, Representation and Promotion |
Mr |
Robert |
Roebuck |
FRAgS (S) |
Director |
The Beef and Lamb Industry – Building Sound Links |
Mr |
John |
Scott |
FRAgS (S) |
Farmer |
Innovative Livestock Farming and Beyond |
Mr |
Robert |
Shepherd |
FRAgS (E) |
Farmer |
Progressive Mixed Farming, Conservation and Leadership Development |
Mrs |
Sarah |
Simpson |
FRAgS (S) |
Director |
An Outsider in to an Insider Out |
Mrs |
Paula |
Smyth |
FRAgS (NI) |
Manager |
Education and Training in the Land-Based Sector |
Mrs |
Heather |
Wildman |
FRAgS (S) |
Consultant |
Influencing and Motivating Change |
Balmoral Show
Wednesday 15th to the Saturday 18th May 2024
CARAS NI reception by invitation on Wednesday 15th May 2024
Devon County Show
Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th May 2024
CARAS England Reception by Invitation date and time to be confirmed
Royal Bath and West Show
Thursday 30th May to Saturday 1st June 2024
Royal Cornwall Show
Thursday 6th to the Saturday 8th June 2024
Royal Three Counties Show
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June 2024
Royal Cheshire County Show
Tuesday 18th to Wednesday 19th June 2024
Lincolnshire Show
Wednesday 19th to Thursday 20th June 2024
CARAS England Reception by Invitation Wednesday 19th June 2024
Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland Highland Show
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 June, 2024.
CARAS Scotland Reception by invitation Thursday 20th June 2024
Royal Norfolk Show
Wednesday 26th to Thursday 27th June 2024
Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July 2024
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Show
Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th July 2024
CARAS Wales Reception by invitation Tuesday 23rd July 2024