IFA looks to ‘renewal’ as governance tackled

The new director general of the Irish Farmers Association, Damien McDonald, was introduced to the members at yesterday’s annual general meeting.

Mr McDonald previously served as chief executive of Horse Sport Ireland and Macra na Feirme and also worked with the IFA in the past.

On being appointed IFA director general last year, he said he was very conscious of the responsibilities the position brings with it. He said he was looking forward to progressing the organisation and the issues affecting the farming community.