A farmer from Nottinghamshire has been shortlisted in the 2010 Farmers Weekly Awards being held on Thursday 7th October at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane.

John Strawson from Strawson's Energy in Retford is up for Green Energy Farmer of the Year. John virtually created a market by himself and impressed the judges with his highly professional operation.

All finalists are up against two others in their category and have been picked from over 170 farmers that have entered in this year's Awards. There are 45 businesses in the shortlist reflecting the very best that British producers can offer across 15 categories.

The Awards' aim is to recognise innovation and achievement among individual farmers as well as celebrate excellence within the industry.