RDS Sustainability Awards 2024

   The RDS Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Awards celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations who are enhancing the economic, environmental and social development of Irish agriculture and rural communities.

   Building on a name from the past, but firmly focused on the future of the agriculture sector in Ireland. The RDS Spring Awards recognise the very best farmers, foresters, agri-entrepreneurs and innovators in Ireland.

   The RDS Spring Awards are a rare occasion in which farmers across all sectors come together to celebrate all they have achieved. With an overall prize fund of €34,000, the RDS Spring Awards celebrate and promote the principles of climate-smart agriculture. A thriving rural Ireland is as central to the RDS mission today as when the Society was first founded.

Now in their eighth year, the awards continue to grow and evolve to capture the diversity of the agriculture sector in Ireland. The award categories are split into three main sections.

   Sustainable Rural Innovation Award recognises individuals and organisations who have applied science and technology to help deliver

the principles of climate-smart agriculture. Such as greater efficiency, reduced waste and increased profitability.

We are extremely grateful to accept this award and would like to thank everyone involved.