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Judge Alex James and WINNER of Farmer of the Year Jon Birchall on stage at the BBC Food and Farming Awards.

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Pictures from the BBC Awards

Here are the pictures from the Awards.





























Alex James talking about the finalists.


























Jon on stage.











Jon with Judge Michael Jack afterwards.















Jon in the winners line up, behind Raymond Blanc.












Charlotte Smith from Farming Today interviewing the BBC farmer of the Year Jonathan Birchall.

The broadcast can be heard HERE

Jon is the BBC Farmer of the Year!

He won!
We are thrilled and delighted for him, I will add the pictures tomorrow

BBC On Your Farm with Jon

Extract from the Radio 4 website: "Alex James travels to Hertfordshire to meet the first of three shortlisted finalists for this year's BBC Farmer of the Year. Jon Birchall has put the environment at the heart of the mixed farm he manages in Hitchin. Alex teams up with fellow judge, former Conservative MP and previous Chair of EFRA Select Committee, Michael Jack to find out whether Jon has what it takes to win the title of BBC Farming Today Farmer of the Year.

As well as farming rare breed cattle, sheep and pigs, Jon has introduced environmental measures to improve the biodiversity on the farm. From sowing specific grass seed mixes, to planting over 100 oak trees. Pilkington Farm has not only developed its wildlife but also makes a profit. Alex James and Michael Jack discover how and ask whether more farmers could and should follow suit."

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST

Photograph; From Left Michael Jack (Judge), Fran Barnes (Producer), Alex James (Judge), and Jon Birchall down amongst the outdoor pigs.