Dairy Student Award 2026
Sponsored by ForFarmers
Applications Now Open: 2026 Dairy Student of the Year Award
Closing date: 14th November 2025
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) invites entries for the 2026 Dairy Student of the Year Award. This prestigious competition is open to students studying at agricultural colleges and universities across the UK. The competition is designed to reflect real-world challenges facing the dairy industry, testing students on their ability to think critically about farm management, policy, and sustainability.
Highly regarded by peers, industry professionals, and prospective employers, the award provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your knowledge and passion for the dairy sector.
Entrants are required to complete a case study business appraisal. From these submissions, judges will shortlist finalists who will be invited to deliver a 15-minute verbal presentation to an expert panel. Each entry must be accompanied by a nomination form completed by the student’s university or college course leader.
The winner will be announced at Dairy-Tech in February and will receive a £750 cash prize.
For more information or any queries, please contact:
emmarobinson@rabdf.co.uk
2025 Dairy Student Award winner Matthew Butterfield from Harper Adams University, and runner-up Frances Maxwell from The University of Nottingham, with Alison Ewing, ForFarmers Sponsor, and Tim Downes, RABDF Trustee.