18/03/2026
Last year Gutchpool Farm was recognized as one of the 2025 .
The 2026 Top 50 Farmers have just been announced, and we’re excited to welcome these new pioneering farmers and role models to the community, bringing us to 100 regenerative farmers across 26 European countries!
Every year, new diverse farmers join the 1-year accelerator program and alumni network to connect and learn from fellow farmers, unlock new opportunities, and grow their brand.
Being a Top 50 Farmer is so rewarding. I am part of a community of farmers across Europe all farming for the future with healthy soil as our primary goal. We are all connected, with knowledge sharing a key part of the program, we have talks by experts in their field, meet inspiring farmers many diversifying and trying new things. Farms can often support many different enterprises encouraging more people back to the land, growing food and fibre for their local community and reducing food miles.
Last night I met a herb grower and beekeeper from Poland, a beef farmer from Ireland who has only been farming a few years and a young couple in the Swiss Alps who make cheese from their 30 cows which they sell from the farm. All inspiring, enthusiastic and proud of their produce.
Farming can be a lonely business but knowing there are many others out there doing what you are doing, with the same struggles, and with a platform to reach out for advice and support is invaluable.
Thank you to the wonderful team who facilitate the Top 50 movement. It is an honour to be a part of it.
