Waterford dairy farmer Kate Curran has been announced as the overall winner of the Teagasc/FBD Student of the Year 2024 award.
The awards were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level-6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes for last year.
According to Teagasc Chairman Liam Herlihy, these sectors “need a constant flow of new entrants, bringing knowledge of the latest technologies and science onto farms”.
Ms Curran completed the Level-6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (Distance Education) at the Teagasc Kildalton College in Piltown, County Kilkenny.
She farms with her husband and his family in Kilmagemogue, Portlaw, where they milk 198 cows, and where there is a strong focus on sustainability.
Following her win, the Waterford woman said she is going to stay farming and will do so “in the most sustainable way we can”.
Speaking to Agriland she added: “We’ll work together to help out for the environment as well. We’re always trying to do what’s good for nature, be a sustainable farm, and be a profitable farm as well.”
