A tireless Broadland farming campaigner has won a top industry accolade for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of Norfolk's food, farming and countryside.

Louis Baugh has been named the winner of the 2023 Timothy Colman Prize, presented by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA).

The annual award was founded by the late Sir Timothy Colman, a former chairman of the organisation, which also runs the Royal Norfolk Show.

Announcing the prize at the RNAA's annual meeting, managing director Mark Nicholas described this year's winner as "an unsung hero who has worked tirelessly on behalf of Norfolk farmers".

Mr Baugh farms at Neatishead, near Wroxham, where he balances livestock and arable operations with extensive environmental stewardship.

He has been a stalwart of the National Farmers' Union for many years, representing agriculture's interests within the internationally-important Broadland landscape as a member of the Broads Authority and as chairman of the Norfolk Campaign for the Farmed Environment.

And, reflecting a "deep desire to help young people on their journey of discovery", he has been president of the Norfolk federation of Young Farmers' Clubs and is currently head steward of the education section of the RNAA.

Mr Baugh said he was "humbled and honoured" to receive the award.

He paid tribute to the enthusiasm of those around him, particularly his wife Fran, whose input was "totally central to what we do on the farm", including educational visits.

"Regarding the work of promoting food, farming and the countryside, I consider myself to be nothing more than an enthusiastic amateur - something I have in common with many in my industry," he said.

"But that being so, what I achieve is only possible with the support of others. Here at the show, I am privileged to work with the staff and a team of stewards all of whom are bonded by a common belief and the wish to give children an inspiring insight into food, farming and the countryside."