Andrew Brown from Caldecott has been chosen as one of three finalists for the countryside farmer of the year category.

He said: "You have to nominate yourself and then you are chosen to be one of three finalists.

"I hope that I might get it, but I expect the other entrants are of a high standard."

Mr Brown is up against Ian Waller from Buckinghamshire and Keith Siddorn from Chester. He has already been visited by the judges who were assessing his links with the environment and his business.

Mr Brown added: "They asked me lots of questions which I answered to the best of my ability. I wont find out until October but I'm really looking forward to the award night."

Mr Brown's Fairchilds Lodge farm won a condervation award at the Beautiful Farm awards 2007, and has recenty been awarded a Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group award for the community woodland he has planted on his land.

The Farmers Weekly Awards will be held in London on October 27. For more information visit www.farmersweeklyawards.co.uk