UCD alum named FBD’s Young Farmer of the Year
Posted 12 September, 2024
A UCD Sustainable Agriculture graduate has won FBD’s Young Farmer of the Year.
Cavan dairy farmer Christopher Cahill was recognised with the award for his dedication and passion to agriculture, having expanded a dairy enterprise in Meath from 110 cows to 250 crossbred cows in 2021 through a shared farming arrangement.
“On behalf of the entire FBD team, I extend our congratulations to Christopher Cahill on this well-deserved recognition,” said Tomás Ó'Midheach, CEO, FBD Insurance.
“The FBD Young Farmer of the Year award is a reflection of Christopher’s unwavering dedication, passion, and hard work.
“We take great pride in supporting initiatives that celebrate the remarkable achievements of young farmers and their vital contributions to the farming community.
“We hope these awards will continue to inspire the next generation to build strong, sustainable farm businesses for the future.”
Huge congratulations to (opens in a new window)@ucdagfood graduate, Christopher Cahill who scooped the (opens in a new window)@fbd_ie Young Farmer of the Year 2024 award at a ceremony tonight in Laois.
— UCD School Ag & Food (@ucdagfood) (opens in a new window)September 10, 2024
Cahill is a 30-year-old dairy farmer and a graduate of the Sustainable Agriculture Master's. (opens in a new window)pic.twitter.com/6Xc7o6oVA1
Christopher was one of several young farmers to be recognised at the awards for their business initiative, innovation and agricultural knowledge.
IFA President Francie Gorman said the energy and vision shown by the entrants to the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards encouraging, showing “there was a wealth of talent in farming”.
“I hope those who took part will consider a leadership role in the future. They are already very accomplished with their own farm enterprise. From here, we would like to see them contribute outside the farmgate. It’s very rewarding and it’s an opportunity to shape the future for their families and their communities.”
As a competition, the Young Farmer of the Year aims to reward young farmers for their business initiative and innovation, levels of farm efficiency, farm safety and environmental protection awareness and agricultural knowledge.
By: David Kearns, Digital Journalist / Media Officer, UCD University Relations
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