If you have an idea, why not take the first step by entering the 2012 JFC Innovation Awards. Entry forms are available from your local Teagasc/DARDNI office or directly from the Irish Farmers Journal, Teagasc, JFC and DARDNI websites. You can also call your local LEADER office for entry forms.
The total prize fund for the JFC Innovation Awards is €40000. This comes in the form of cash, mentoring and advertising from the Irish Farmers Journal. All you need to enter is a good idea or business that is already set up. The next step is to fill out an entry form and send in a simple business plan that shows you put a bit of thought into your idea.
There are 4 categories:

• Energy/Manufacturing
• Value added/speciality food
• Services/Rural Tourism
• Start up

The deadline for entries in December 16th 2011.

Entry Form