Food import dependency · Farming, harvest & inputs · 22 October 2026
BBC Food and Farming Awards to be held in Belfast
The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 ceremony will take place in Belfast, Northern Ireland Executive has announced. This is the first time the event has been held in Northern Ireland in its 26-year history. The ceremony is scheduled for 21 October at Titanic Belfast.
Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed that the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 ceremony will be hosted in Belfast. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he is proud to welcome the event to the region. The ceremony marks the first time the awards have been held in Northern Ireland in their 26-year history.
The ceremony is being held at Titanic Belfast on 21 October. According to the announcement, Northern Ireland has received a record number of entries this year. Minister Muir will present the BBC Radio Ulster Food Hero Award with Eve Blair.
The BBC Radio Ulster Food Hero Award is a new category for 2026. It celebrates people providing high-quality, home-grown, seasonal food.
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