Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2023 open for entries

Pictured at the launch of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 2023 competition are John Maher, Teagasc Grass10, Enda McDonald, Grassland Agro, Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director, Donal Whelton, AIB, Liz Hyland, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Liam Herlihy, Teagasc Chairman, Michael Berkery, FBD, John O'Loughlin, Grassland Agro, Aidan Brennan, Mary Dunphy, FBD.

The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2023 was officially launched in the Teagasc Agricultural and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. This is the seventh year of the competition, which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner.

Speaking at the launch, the Minister said: “Our unique grass-based farming systems are a valuable asset that gives Irish farmers a natural advantage and sets us apart from our international counterparts. It is crucial that we maximise the efficiencies of our grass-based systems to make them more profitable and financially sustainable, and good grassland management is key to achieving this.”