Could you be the next Young Farmer of the Year?

National president of Macra Elaine Houlihan said that the competition "recognises those standing out in their field, in their journey to developing our sector". 

Francie Gorman, IFA president; Michael Berkery, chairman of FBD Trust; Dwayne Shiels, reigning winner; Elaine Houlihan, Macra president; John Cahalan, chief commercial officer, FBD Trust.

Applications and nominations are now open for the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.

The competition was launched in 1999 and has been successful in raising the profile of young farmers within their community by recognising their achievements and contribution to farming.