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Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

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Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

NEWS 8 September 2026

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

NEWS 26 August 2026

Cavan and Sligo farmers win Organic Trust bursary awards

Cavan and Sligo farmers win Organic Trust bursary awards

Cavan and Sligo farmers win Organic Trust bursary awards

NEWS 24 August 2026

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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Agri-food regulator gets saucy

Agri-food regulator gets saucy

Blas na hÉireann also known as the Irish food awards recognises the very best of Irish food and drink producers.

DEALER 24 June 2026

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Aidan Brennan reveals the five farmers put forward to the finals of the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

MILK QUALITY 24 June 2026

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

Ten ABP farmer suppliers recognised for excellence in production

The winners of the 2026 Farmer Recognition Awards were announced at Tullamore Show on Sunday by ABP Ireland and Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Macra members can now earn their Gaisce Award through participation in club and county activities.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Milk quality award finalists announced by Ornua and NDC

Milk quality award finalists announced by Ornua and NDC

The 12 shortlisted finalists for the 2026 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk awards has been announced.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Monaghan primary school wins top award for farm safety initiative

Monaghan primary school wins top award for farm safety initiative

Eight primary schools across Ireland received awards for the AgriKids Farm Safety Ambassador School Programme.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Watch: NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards farm walk in Co Tipperary

Watch: NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards farm walk in Co Tipperary

The Ryan family, winners of the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards, open their farm gates to over 700 people, celebrating a tradition of excellence in dairy.

FEATURE 24 June 2026

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