Change in contest format to reflect farmers’ diverse talents

The closing date for entries for this year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year has passed, and now entrants will be whittled down to six finalists, with the winner set to be unveiled in September.

The competition, now in its 17th year, is aimed at farmers under 35 years who have at least three years’ experience in agriculture.

This year the format has changed, as representatives from each farming sector will be chosen in every county before being shortlisted.