ASA elects first female president

THE first woman to be elected president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) in its 66-year history is Elaine Farrell, a native of Castletownroche.

ASA is the professional body for graduates in all areas of the agriculture and food industry.

A graduate in agricultural science from UCD, Elaine has worked with the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) for the past 15 years.