How to qualify for a Farming Transition Award

Projects submitted for this award must:

Focus on land-based farm animal production
Use high welfare, extensive, outdoor-based production systems¹ that exceed the criteria of any relevant CIWF species-specific award(s)
Seek to avoid trade-offs whereby benefits in one area (e.g. GHG emissions) are achieved at the detriment of another (e.g. animal welfare).
Be described clearly and transparently, with claims that can be substantiated² (e.g. describe current status based on accurate descriptions and measured outcomes).
Already implemented into practice or pilot stage on farm.
Demonstrate holistic benefits, i.e. have positive impacts for animals, people and the planet.

The Assessment Criteria

Whether the project is achieving positive outcomes for animals, people and the planet, and to what extent.
The quantifiable positive impact of the project.
The potential for further impact through the wider adoption of the project approach or farming system (such as the potential for the project to be replicated or scaled elsewhere).
Whether products resulting from the project have made it through to market.
The novelty of the project and its outcome.

There are two categories to this award: a Corporate Award and a Producer Award.

Applications are accepted following engagement with one of our Food Business Team.

If you are interested in applying for the award, please contact the Food Business Team.

¹Outdoor systems should include provision of shade/shelter, which may include man-made structures/housing.

² For example, read more about 'Sowing the seeds of compliance: communicate your regenerative farming initiatives with confidence'.