Farmers can nominate themselves for the award, or be nominated by a third party such as a Teagasc Advisor, friend, family member etc.

Three easy steps to enter:

1. Photos

Gather six or more photographs of your farm yard. Each of these should be named and related to the judges criteria mentioned below.

2. Cover letter

In 200 words, outline why you should win the competition. Include your name, address, email and phone number.

3. Send

Email the photographs and cover letter by Friday, 30 June 2017 to farmyard@farmersjournal.ie or alternatively, post entries to: FBD Insurance Farmyard Competition, Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

Here’s the judges criteria

1. Farmyard design (20 Marks)

2. Farmyard appearance/maintenance/tidiness (30 Marks)

3. Health and safety (20 Marks)

4. Landscaping/shelter belting/biodiversity (15 Marks)

5. Overall impression (15 Marks)

*Please note photos and entries will not be returned.