A team of students from the Royal Agricultural University has been crowned winners of the AICC Ceres Rural Crop Challenge 2026.
The team fought off stiff competition from Harper Adams, who came in second, and Aberystwyth University, who were third, to claim the top spot in what was a hot contested competition.
The challenge saw six teams compete to grow the best plot of Skyfall wheat in the Diddly Squat Farm Trials Zone.
Teams were judged on the appearance of their plot, as well as decision making, communication, and team collaboration.
The winners were announced by Ceres Rural Managing Partner and TV celebrity Charlie Ireland.
Presenting the trophies, he said: “It’s been really, really interesting.
“It's that balance of highlighting practical constraints, cost control, financial balance, and disease management. That’s the really important thing.
“So, hats off to you. The standard has been really high this year.”
