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Enter the FBD Pig Farming Awards 2026

Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
27 November 2026

The FBD Pig Farming Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership across Ireland's pig sector.

Entries are now open for:

Herd Productivity Award
Animal Health & Welfare Award
Pig Unit Environmental Sustainability Award
Promising Young Pig Farmer of the Year Award
Pig Farmer of the Year 2026 Award

Applications are also open for the €10,000 FBD Pig Industry Innovation Bursary.

How to enter

Download the relevant entry form on this page.
Complete the application form in full.
Gather any supporting documentation you wish to include.
Email your completed entry form and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Supporting documentation

Supporting documentation may include:

Production records
Benchmarking reports
Veterinary reports
Environmental records
Certification records
Project information
Photographs
Other relevant evidence

Important dates

Entries Open: 10 June 2026
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Awards Ceremony: 27 November 2026
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare

Download application forms here

Herd Productivity Award

Download entry form

Animal Health & Welfare Award

Download entry form

Pig Unit Environmental Sustainability Award

Download entry form

Promising Young Pig Farmer of the Year Award

Download entry form

Pig Farmer of the Year 2026 Award

Download entry form

FBD Pig Industry Innovation Bursary Application Form

Download entry form