AN ‘INSPIRING’ young farmer from Worcestershire has been recognised in the Young British Farming Awards 2025.
Robert Craddock, who lives in Wadborough, near Pershore, was given the Kaleb Cooper New Entrant of the Year award, designed to encourage aspiring farmers to enter the industry.
The prestigious awards ceremony took place at Cannon Hall Farm, South Yorkshire, on September 13, and featured eight winners chosen by a panel of industry professionals.
British Young Farmers Awards 2025 winners.
Robert, aged 12, runs his own egg business and has also raised and slaughtered his own pigs and lambs, even being asked by an abattoir to rear pigs for them.
From a young age, Robert wanted to farm, starting with a couple of hens when his family moved house, which has now grown into a profitable enterprise.
Mr Cooper, who has grown to celebrity status as Jeremy Clarkson’s tractor operator-come-farm manager on TV series Clarkson’s Farm, said: “Robert is an outstanding new entrant who has built his own successful farming enterprises from the ground up, without relying on an existing family farm.
“His commitment, initiative, and hands-on approach demonstrate a deep passion for agriculture and make Robert an inspiring young farmer.”
When asked what the win meant to him, Robert added: “I feel very proud of myself. It feels amazing to win, and I think it gives people a lot of confidence.”
The seven other winners were awarded in the following categories: Young Farm Worker, Young Handler Junior, Young Handler Senior, Young Farming Hero, Young Farmers Club, Young Farmers Club Community Hero, and Young Farmers Club Leader.
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