The awards are held every two years with the aim of encouraging excellence in the coverage of farming, food and rural life in Ireland. They are open to journalists in national and local media and also to consultants in the communications sector.

The awards categories are:

  • Best print news article
  • For any news report or news series published in a national or local newspaper or magazine pertaining to farming, food or rural life.

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  • Best print feature article
  • For any feature or feature series published in a national or local newspaper or magazine pertaining to farming, food or rural life.

  • Best television programme/story
  • A news report, feature story or series broadcast on a national TV station.

  • Best radio programme/story
  • A news report, feature story or documentary broadcast on a local or national radio station.

  • Best technical article
  • An article or feature story illuminating a technical or scientific topic in farming, food production or rural life.

  • Best targeted campaign
  • An information or public relations campaign aimed at a particular audience that has displayed impact, originality and effectiveness in achieving its goal.

  • Best photograph
  • The best photograph or series of photographs published in national or local media.

  • Best online
  • Best online article, report, story blog or video published solely online.

  • The Bull
  • This overall award recognises outstanding merit in agri-journalism and the winner will be chosen from the winners of the categories above.

    Closing date for entries to the awards is Friday, 16 September 2016.

    The awards are held with the support of FBD Insurance and the Awards Presentation will take place in the Castleknock Hotel and Spa on Friday 4 November 2016.

    Download an entry form here.

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