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Pig Breeder of the Year 2025
We know we have exceptional members who are helping to conserve pedigree pigs in the UK. We also know that for pedigree pigs to survive we have to have new members joining the Association and that those members need to build successful pork businesses and in take part in conservation breeding programmes.
That is why our awards programme in divided into three classes. The winners of each class will be invited to the National Pig Awards in November where one of them will be crowned Pedigree Breeder of the Year.
All those shortlisted as finalists will be featured in Practical Pigs. You can see details of some of the last years finalists from the link below
Conservation breeder of the year will recognise breeders who have made a significant contribution to the Conservation Breeding plans for their breeds and shown a commitment to safeguarding the genetic diversity of their breed through breeding, promotion and mentoring of new breeders.
Pedigree Pork Producer of the year will celebrate producers who have established a successful pork business based on pedigree pigs either home bred or bought in and demonstrated the importance of sustainable use to the long term conservation of our pedigree breeds. In particular we are interested in stories of how producers have adapted to doing business during the pandemic.
New Pedigree Breeder of the Year represents the core element of pedigree breeding - Passing it on to the next generation. We will be looking for new pedigree breeders who have joined the association within the last 5 years and have made the best start to building their pedigree herd. Open to all ages of members who have their own herd.
Entry forms can be downloaded for each of the three categories.
A panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the shortlisted candidates may be interviewed by video conference or in person during a farm visit. The winners of each class will be invited as finalists to the Awards Ceremony in London in November where the overall winner of the Pedigree Pig Breeder of the Year will be announced.
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The British Pig Association (BPA) exists to conserve our rare breed pigs, promote our pedigree breeds and ensure breed longevity.