Are you interested in being recognised for your contribution to farming? If so, the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards are an opportunity for you, as a young farmer, to represent your county and receive a prize. You could also be in with a chance to win a travel bursary and experience farm practices abroad while developing your skills. Every county can have a representative for each of the following farming sectors: dairy, drystock (beef or sheep), land mobility and other enterprises.

Fiona Muldoon, chief executive of FBD Insurance plc, said: “FBD Insurance plc is pleased to once again sponsor the 2019 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards and we are proud to be associated with Macra na Feirme for this event. The success of the agricultural industry relies on the contribution of all young farmers united together and Macra na Feirme plays an integral role in bringing young, like-minded people together.

The FBD Young Farmer of the Year is a wonderful opportunity for farmers to apply their knowledge, skill and vision in a competitive arena

"Putting yourself forward to be a champion for your sector is a valuable experience, as is getting to know your peers in other parts of the country, sharing best practices and encouraging each other to bring your farms further as sustainable and profitable businesses. This is what this competition is all about.”

IFA deputy president Richard Kennedy said: “The FBD Young Farmer of the Year is a wonderful opportunity for farmers to apply their knowledge, skill and vision in a competitive arena.

“As somebody who benefited so much from my time in Macra, I could not recommend it strongly enough as a means to advance yourself and come out of it better off,” Kennedy said.

Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy said: “In our 75th year, it’s wonderful to be celebrating one of our longest running and highly regarded competitions, the FBD Young Farmer of the Year. The sponsorship of FBD and our partnership with IFA has been key to the continued success of the competition.”

The closing date for entries is 21 June 2019. To enter click here.