Kildare finalist in Better Farming Awards

Kildare has a finalist in this year’s FBD Better Farming Awards, awarding the highest levels of achievement made in the industry’s move towards a more sustainable sector.

The awards reward initiatives, research and practices that are helping Irish agriculture meet its economic, social and environmental challenges. They go beyond the headlines to recognise the real difference achieved by those who have excelled in various areas of agriculture.

The Kildare finalist is -

FRS Network Diversification Farmer of the year - Stephen Morrison

The aim of Hartwell Farm is to function as a financially solvent business where organic beef is produced while nature and biodiversity is encouraged and given space to thrive. Soearth Projects was set up to provide creative arts therapy practices with the natural environment playing a central role in mental health and wellbeing.

The inaugural Better Farming Awards gala evening presentations will take place in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Laois on Thursday November 30, 2023.

The judging process comprises a panel of 12 expert judges. The unique process is fully transparent, independent and thorough to ensure the best nominations are recognised and rewarded. The panel of judges are all well respected and hugely

knowledgeable individuals working in, with or advising the agriculture sector in

Ireland.

The awards celebrate the initiatives, research and practices that are helping Irish agriculture meet its economic, social and environmental challenges. They go beyond the headlines to recognise the real difference achieved by those who have excelled

in various areas of agriculture.