Agriland Projects Shortlisted for Ireland's Agri Guild Awards in Agricultural Journalism
Irish farming news site Agriland has been shortlisted in four categories of the Agri Guild Awards. Entries include a series on women in agriculture and a farm safety campaign.
Agriland, an Irish agricultural news outlet, has been shortlisted in four categories of the Agri Guild Awards. The awards are presented every two years by the Guild of Agricultural Journalists to recognise outstanding work in agricultural media, and are sponsored by insurer FBD Insurance.
The nominated work
Agriland is nominated for Best Audio, Best Visual Report, Best Targeted Campaign and Rising Star. The series "Groundbreakers – Women in Agriculture" examines the role of women in farming; its credited authors are Kathleen O'Sullivan, William Cribbin, Leo Dowling and the Agriland team. Reporters travelled around the country speaking to women in the sector, covering innovation, diversification, generational renewal and the changing identity of Irish farming. The topic is timely because 2026 is the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer.
The "Farm Safe, Farm Well" campaign was produced with Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and AXA Insurance. It aims to reduce deaths and injuries on farms. Statistics from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show agriculture is consistently the most dangerous job in Ireland. Over six months, the team spoke to survivors of farm accidents, their families and supporting organisations, publishing videos, podcasts and articles.
Kathleen O'Sullivan grew up on a beef farm in Co. Kerry and graduated from the University of Limerick in 2020. She has worked in national media and previously held a policy officer role at the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.
Judging and ceremony
Almost 130 entries were received. An independent panel assessed the shortlist, chaired by Pat O'Keeffe, corporate affairs director at dairy company Tirlán. Winners will be announced on 19 November at The Grand Hotel in Malahide, Co. Dublin. Category winners receive cash prizes, while the top honour, a bronze trophy known as "The Bull", goes to the entry judged to show exceptional overall merit.
Following a unanimous recommendation from the judges, no best photograph award will be given in 2026 because too few eligible entries met the required standard.
