The semi-finals of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition are under way. The county finalists for each enterprise are taking part in the semi-finals.

Six finalists will be chosen to go through to the national final in Louth on 6 September.

Prizes will be awarded to the overall FBD Young Farmer of the Year. There will be enterprise prizes for beef, dairy, sheep and tillage/other categories. This week, we introduce you to the dairy category county finalists.

Kevin Keane

  • Age: 21.
  • County/region: Kerry.
  • Macra club: Causeway.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • David Scallan

  • Age: 24.
  • County/region: Wexford.
  • Macra club: Kiltealy.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Edward Payne

  • Age: 30.
  • County/region: Roscommon.
  • Macra club: South Roscommon.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Howard Porter

  • Age: 24.
  • County/region: Wicklow.
  • Macra club: Johnstown/ Coolgreany.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Lorcan Collins

  • Age: 26.
  • County/region: Muskerry.
  • Macra club: Donoughmore.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Owen Ashtown

  • Age:24.
  • County/region: Avondhu.
  • Macra club: Fermoy.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Sean Ahern

  • Age: 29.
  • County/region: Seandun.
  • Macra club: Glanmire.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.

    • Thomas Duffy

  • Age: 25.
  • County/region: Cavan.
  • Macra club: Ramor.
  • Enterprise: Dairy.