Dairy convert Edward brings a scientific edge to farming

Dairy farming convert Edward Payne from Co Roscommon has been chosen as the 2014 Teagasc Student of the Year, a prestigious annual competition sponsored by FBD Trust.

A native of Ballymoe, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Edward jointly manages the family farm with his father.

Until five years ago, the family was farming suckler cows and sheep, then they converted to dairy in advance of this year’s abolition of EU quotas.