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 • 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.

Login

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
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Young Farmers and Careers

OPINION: Visit from US students showcases education gap is global
Young Farmers and Careers

OPINION: Visit from US students showcases education gap is global

In a recent visit from US students from Arkansas who study agricultural communications, getting new people into farming is also difficult in the USA

Emily Ashworth
clock 18 May 2026 • 1 min read
Education campaign ramps up - how can we really get farming into schools?
Young Farmers and Careers

Education campaign ramps up - how can we really get farming into schools?

Having started Soil.Ed in April 2024, the campaign to get food and farming into schools has made waves

Emily Ashworth
clock 17 May 2026 • 4 min read
Women changing the veterinary world - why are more women considering careers as vets?
Young Farmers and Careers

Women changing the veterinary world - why are more women considering careers as vets?

Changing workplace environments and a more flexible approach to work, the veterinary world is becoming a diverse place to work

Emily Ashworth
clock 16 May 2026 • 4 min read