The Farmers Weekly Awards are the UK's leading awards for the farming industry. Run annually, they promote the very best of British agriculture.  This year saw Massey Ferguson sponsor the award of Young Farmer Of The Year.  This award required the individual who was under 35 to be able to demonstrate that they already make a positive impact on a livestock or arable farming business.  The judges looked for business and technical skills as well as future leadership abilities.  There was stiff competition but on 31st October the winner was announced – Philip Halhead from Norbreck Farm, Cockerham, Lancashire took the title.

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About AGCO

Founded in 1990, AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) (www.agcocorp.com) is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. AGCO offers a full product line including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements, which are distributed through more than 3,200 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO products include the following well-known brands: AGCO®, Challenger®, Fendt®, Gleaner®, Hesston®, Massey Ferguson®, New Idea®, RoGator®, Spra-Coupe®, Sunflower®, Terra-Gator®, Valtra®, and White™ Planters. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, and in 2006 had net sales of $5.4 billion.