Woman Agricultural Engineer of the year honoured
Poppy Burrough, Sales Support Specialist for JCB won the Agricultural Machinery Engineer category of the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2025.
Poppy has risen quickly through the ranks at JCB, earning multiple promotions since beginning her journey as an apprentice. Now a Fastrac Product Specialist for JCB Agriculture, she plays a key role in delivering both technical and commercial expertise to customers. Her deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for agricultural machinery make her a standout figure in the industry.
Katie Thompson, JC Bamford Excavators also received a high commendation.
Katie is an engineering degree apprentice at JCB and an impressive emerging talent in the field. Her natural curiosity, hands-on approach, and determination to solve real-world challenges make her stand out. Engineering clearly isn’t just a career path for Katie – it’s a calling!
The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2025 celebrates the outstanding achievements of women making a significant impact in the agricultural industry.
It recognises individuals and organisations leading the way in innovation, sustainability, and leadership within the sector.
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