Tipp Man Wins Innovation Award
Pat O’Neill, from Carrick on Suir, was presented the Award for Innovation in Farming by Edmond Connolly, Macra na Feirme CEO at a recent awards ceremony in Kinnity Castle, Co. Offaly. He was joined by fellow Tipperary man, Padraig Meade, from Templemore as the North Tipperary FBD Young Farmer of the Year regional winner.
Twenty seven contestants from all over Ireland took part in the 14th FBD Young Farmer of the Year final in Kinnity Castle. The competition, run by Macra na Feirme in conjunction with the IFA, aims to recognise excellence in the agricultural industry and promote farming as a career with a bright future.
Macra na Feirme National President, Alan Jagoe, praised the young farmers who had made it through to the national final, “Macra’s ‘FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards’ promotes excellence among young, progressive farmers and recognises their commitment to both the agricultural industry and their local communities. Some of the indications from Government sources are worrying for young farmers with taxation and other threats looming. Productive young farmers, given the opportunity, will do far more for economic recovery rather than any capital taxation measures to generate national income. The Minister for Agriculture must support young farmers who see their future in farming and help them make it a viable career path,” he said.
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