Do you live for silage season? Do you know the difference between Angus and Limousin cattle? Does your sleep pattern revolve around milking?
Do you think you have what it takes to become the 2017 Macra na Ferime/FBD Young Farmer of the Year?
Young farmers involved in sectors such as beef, dairy, sheep and others, including horticulture, pigs, poultry and tillage, can enter and the winner of each sector will compete to be crowned Young Farmer of the Year.
The winner will receive a travel bursary and the opportunity to experience farm practices abroad.
Winners from each county will also recieve an award.
New award
There will also be a new ‘Future Farmer’ award for an emerging young farmer under the age of 23.
The closing date for applications is Friday 1 September 2017.
Macra na Feirme National President James Healy said, “The Young Farmer of the Year competition has gone from strength to strength. The competition is a fantastic showcase of the enormous talent and potential that exists within the Irish agriculture sector.
It also provides recognition and encouragement for young farmers at the beginning of their careers. I would encourage all our young farmers to put themselves forward for what will be a very rewarding and educational experience.”
IFA President Joe Healy encouraged young farmers to participate and test their training and capabilities among the best in the country.
He said, “Based on the increased numbers going through the agriculture colleges in recent years, we have a wealth of talent in the sector. Young Farmer of the Year provides an opportunity to get involved and it allows entrants to pit their farming skills and vision against others.”
You can nominate entries by clicking here.
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