Tom Dunne from Durrow in Co. Laois won the top award of Zurich Farmer of the Year 2016. Tom also won his individual beef category.
Patrick Frankel from Cork, won his individual category for Rising Star, Patrick grows vegetables primarily for the Coal Quay market in Cork and also supplies 15-20 restaurants.
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