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Amie Coonan is a farmer and well knoen nutritionist with ABP
Tipperary's Amie Coonan is one of six farmers competing for the title of FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2025.
The six finalists are:
Aileen Sheehan, a Dairy farmer from Cork
Amie Coonan, a Beef farmer from Tipperary
Brian Fitzpatrick, a Dairy farmer from Carlow
David Heraty, a Beef and Sheep farmer from Mayo
Isaac Wheelock, a Tillage farmer from Wexford
Sarah Kelly, an Equine farmer from Sligo
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Macra national president Josephine O'Neill congratulated the young farmers on their success.
"Congratulations to all participants in this year's FBD Young Farmer of the Year. These prestigious awards celebrate the passion, determination, hard work and commitment of young farmers.
"Despite the challenges faced in Irish agriculture today, the FBD Young Farmer of the Year semi-finalists are wonderful ambassadors for all young farmers who work so hard day in day out to incorporate sustainable farming practices and innovative technologies, acting as stewards of the land and leaders of their rural communities. Best wishes to the six finalists as they progress to the final stages of the competition today."
The winner will be announced at the awards night on September 9 at the Killashee Hotel in Naas, County Kildare.
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