New Farmers Wanted in Tipperary | Waterford News

Farming’s future is being rewritten in Tipperary and West Waterford, thanks to a bold new competition backed by Clonmel Credit Union and the IFA. With the average farmer at 59 and land prices soaring, this initiative is designed to attract young, ambitious newcomers — whether they’re into livestock, crops, horticulture, or agri-tourism. The top entrant wins $5,000, the runner-up $2,000, helping ease the financial leap into farming without inherited land. Judges will look for vision, sustainability, financial savvy, and work-life balance. Deadline: August 31. This isn’t just a prize — it’s an investment in rural Ireland’s backbone, ensuring farms, jobs, and communities thrive for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e98a588d0283b17