Agri Politics
The IFA has elected Monaghan poultry and beef farmer Nigel Reneghan as its new Ulster/Nth Leinster Regional Chairman.
The election race is heating up for a senior position within the IFA, as the husting process passes the halfway stage.
Rural Life
A farmers' charity barbecue, titled 'Frank's Charity Party', will be held tomorrow night, in Co. Monaghan for three excellent causes.
Pig/Poultry
The Irish poultry sector's response to the threat of bird flu was a great success, according to IFA National Poultry Chairman Nigel Renaghan.
The Department of Agriculture has informed poultry flock owners that they are now required to confine all poultry and captive birds.
IFA questions Department decision to allow free range flocks remain outdoors following the recent bird flu outbreak in the UK.
Agri-Business
The role of Bord Bia, its Quality Assurance inspections, and whether farmers are getting value were key topics for the IFA deputy president candidates.
Nigel Renaghan is the current IFA National Poultry Chair and has held the position since 2012.
