Undeb Aberystwyth is very happy to announce that Leah Crabbe (currently pursuing an integrated Masters in Agriculture) has been shortlisted for the Agricultural Student of the Year Award at the British Farming Awards.
Coming to agriculture later in her life, Leah fell in love with it at college in 2021, and it has since become a core part of her life, with hopes of even continuing her career through a career in it through a PhD. Leah is very passionate about educating others about agriculture, both within and out of the industry, creating an Instagram (@leahontheland) for that purpose.
Leah has been a member of Women’s Hockey and the Equestrian Club, along with being a member, committee member and, last year, president of the Agriculture society, where, at the 2026 Undeb Aber Celebrates, she got awarded Society Full Colours for her “her exceptional dedication and commitment to the society and its members” and “her outstanding initiative by organising a wide range of trips that provide inclusive, alcohol-free opportunities for members”. Beyond the organizational side, Leah also became a driver to make the trips more accessible for her members, an Agriculture Society member says.
She has participated in the Ceres crop challenge for the last 2 years, coming 3rd last year and is currently working in an agricultural law firm to help broaden her perspective and increase her knowledge of the sector.
“Leah fully deserves to be a finalist in The British Farming Awards Agricultural Student of The Year. Leah is a very forward thinking student, that regularly contributes in lectures and tutorials and is always proactive in seeking work experience with agricultural businesses. As past President for The Aber Agrics, Leah is clearly well respected amongst her peers. We wish her all the very best in the awards ceremony in October.”
Dr Cennydd Jones, Lecturer in Agricultural Grassland Management, Aberystwyth University
“Leah Crabbe truly deserves to win this award to acknowledge the impact she has made. She has worked tremendously hard to spread awareness about agriculture and farming. Coming from a non-agricultural background has meant she has had to work harder than others with agricultural backgrounds to achieve what she has. Leah created an Instagram showing the work she has achieved and to further the public's knowledge about farming. All this has been achieved alongside being an active member of societies and making time for friends” a fellow student comments.
About her nomination and her shortlisting, Leah said: “I actually nominated myself! I nearly withdrew my application several times because I didn’t think I’d ever be shortlisted. My lecturers nominated me for other awards, which instilled the self-belief to not cancel the application. I’m not normally one to put myself out there, so quite surprised to get the phone call to say that I had been chosen as a finalist.”
Everyone at Undeb Aberystwyth is excited for Leah and wishes her the best at the British Farming Awards ceremony in October!
Llongyfarchiadau, Leah, a pob lwc!