Winners of 2022 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards Revealed RDS celebrate innovative Irish farmers, foresters and agri-entrepreneurs Awards highlight climate-smart agriculture in practice
Friday, May 6 – The 2022 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards presentation took place today in Dublin. With a total prize fund of €29,000, the awards celebrate and promote the principles of climate-smart agriculture in Ireland. Thirteen Award winners were announced over three main categories: Forestry, Livestock and Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.
The 2022 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Award recipients includes:
RDS Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Awards
- Sustainable Rural Enterprise Award – Oriel Sea Salt, Co. Louth
According to RDS President, Professor J. Owen Lewis: “It is more important than ever to recognise the work of our farmers, foresters and agri-entrepreneurs, who are contributing to the sustainable development of Irish agriculture, which remains the most important industry in rural Ireland. This year’s Spring Agriculture and Forestry Award winners have achieved a balance between the economic and environmental needs of the sector and are highlighting what is possible when experience is combined with innovation and dedication.”
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For more information on the RDS Spring Awards, visit: www.rds.ie/agriculture