51AV视频

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Emma Cooney - "I grew up on a family-run dairy farm, but never planned on getting into ag"

In the first of an exclusive 12-month blog for Farmers Guardian, the new cohort of youngsters on the McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer programme talk about their hopes for the future and the impact they can make. First up is Emma Cooney, a young dairy farmer from Ireland

clock 鈥� 4 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Emma Cooney - "I grew up on a family-run dairy farm, but never planned on getting into ag"

I'm Emma, from County Tipperary in Ireland, and I grew up on a family-run dairy farm where we also made our own cheddar cheese. Farming has always been part of my life, but I honestly never planned on...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Young Farmers and Careers

Opinion: "Some of the best farmers in Britain do not own a single acre"
Young Farmers and Careers

Opinion: "Some of the best farmers in Britain do not own a single acre"

Writing from his family鈥檚 farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on rising farmland prices and why owning land is not the only route to success in agriculture

Tom Ryder
Tom Ryder
clock 27 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Opinion: "Our livestock always wait until I'm on my own before deciding to calve, die or escape"
Young Farmers and Careers

Opinion: "Our livestock always wait until I'm on my own before deciding to calve, die or escape"

Writing from his family's farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on why agricultural shows remain one of the best places to learn from fellow farmers

Tom Ryder
Tom Ryder
clock 20 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Opinion: Not inheriting a farm should not stop you farming
Young Farmers and Careers

Opinion: Not inheriting a farm should not stop you farming

Writing from his family's farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on why Will Riddington and Katie Andrews' story proves there is more than one way into farming

Tom Ryder
Tom Ryder
clock 13 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read