Vote now for the Carbon Farmer of the Year 2026
The search is on for the Carbon Farmer of the Year 2026, with voting open until 10 July 2026. This is a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate farmers who are leading the way in reducing emissions and actively removing carbon from agricultural systems.
The award, run by Farm Carbon Toolkit, highlights the vital role farming plays in tackling climate change while continuing to produce food sustainably.
What is the Carbon Farmer of the Year award?
The Carbon Farmer of the Year is the only award of its kind dedicated specifically to identifying and rewarding practical, real-world climate action on farms. It showcases farmers and land managers who are making measurable progress in lowering emissions and improving carbon sequestration.
Who are they looking for?
The competition recognises those who are:
Implementing effective emissions reduction and mitigation practices
Adopting new technologies that are appropriate, practical, and beneficial
Providing inspiration for others to successfully follow and replicate their approach
How to enter or vote
This year, Farm Carbon Toolkit has made participation easier than ever. You can take part in three ways:
Nominate a business you think deserves recognition
Submit a short film as part of the entry
Complete the online entry form
Why it matters
This award is more than recognition. It helps spotlight farmers who are actively shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. By sharing their practices, it encourages wider adoption of climate-smart farming techniques across the sector.
If you know a farmer or business making a real difference in reducing agricultural carbon emissions, now is the time to get involved and vote.
