The ABP Advantage Young Farmer Academy

This programme has been created to assist young farmers (aged 35 years old or younger) operating under their own name, or in a partnership, across dairy calf to beef and suckler enterprises, who are starting out in farming to build businesses that are environmentally and financially sustainable.

ABP Advantage Young Farmer Advantage Academy closeup calf

The main aims are:

Financial stability/security:
  • Calf supplied at no initial cost to the farmer
  • Interim payment to young farmers to assist cash flow
  • Guaranteed minimum base price for all members
  • Young farmers are eligible to achieve ABP Advantage bonus, Quality Assurance bonus and breed bonuses
  • Cost savings on farm inputs
Beef produced in an efficient, sustainable manner:
  • Contracted five-year period
  • Dedicated support and advice from the ABP farm liaison team
  • Calves from high genetic merit sires and good cow type

To register your interest complete our form

Expression of Interest Form

For terms and conditions and to find out more please contact Amie.coonan@abpireland.com / 086 4405891

ABP Advantage Young Farmer Advantage Academy Model Examples

ABP Advantage Young Farmer Advantage Academy payment breakdown