A student at Cirencester-based Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is among the finalists at the British Farming Awards.

Kestrel Lambert of RAU is among just four finalists in the Agricultural Student of the Year category - up against students from Aberystwyth University, Harper Adams University and Bridgwater & Taunton College of University Centre Somerset.

For 12 years, the British Farming Awards has shone a light on the best in British farming.

During this annual event, Britain's farming industry comes together to celebrate the achievements of its contemporaries. Pioneering farmers and industry professionals across all sectors are highlighted through 15 categories, such as technology, science, food production and sustainability.

This year saw a record number of award entries, painstakingly shortlisted into the award categories.

The final will take place on October 17 at VOX in Birmingham.