Scott Harrod wins Syngenta FSOOTY 26
Scott Harrod is the Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year 2026. He was presented with the prestigious FSOOTY trophy in the Sprays & Sprayers Arena today (10th June 2026) at the Cereals Event.
The main spray operator for H.D.F Farming, Hall Farm, Trimingham in Norfolk, Scott is responsible for all applications on the 1,400ha farm.
“I’m really overwhelmed to win. I take great pride in my work and have picked up many tips from reading about past finalists and winners. I want to thank my wife, Emily, for encouraging me to enter, but I never thought I would win on my first attempt,” he says.
Scott is one of the few operators that win first time, and he is a really worthy winner – taking the top spot against strong competition from the other finalists, says Iain Lindsay, Syngenta Application specialist and a FSOOTY judge.
“It’s obvious Scott takes immense pride in his work and it’s clear his skill and attention to the fine details make a huge difference to the application’s outcome. His professionalism and expertise have a big impact on the efficiency, safety and effectiveness of the operation – benefiting the business he works for,” adds Iain.
Syngenta thanks all those who entered FSOOTY 26 and congratulates the other two finalists. They both exhibited the professionalism that the judges look for, but there are can only be one winner.
FSOOTY Finalists 2026
James Cracknell – Hyde Parker Farms, Sudbury, Suffolk
Encouraged by his farm manager to enter FSOOTY, Suffolk-based operator, James Cracknell reached the finals at this first attempt. He operates a Rogator 6450, to which he has added a number of modifications. In the four years he has worked on the farm, James has also updated the sprayer store layout to make filling more convenient, safer and easier.
Jack Williams – Arkstone Court, Hereford
For the second year running Jack Williams made the FSOOTY final. He says he entered again because he really enjoyed the whole experience last year and learned so much, from the judges and also talking to the other finalists. In the past year, following advice from a past winner he has changed his nozzle set-ups as well as made a number of other alterations to his Househam Harrier sprayer and his operations.
