IFA elects new chair of poultry committee

Brendan Soden from Co Cavan has been named the newly elected IFA poultry chair and will officially assume the role at the IFA's AGM next week.

Brendan Soden said: 'While there are many challenges facing our sector, poultry farmers, though small in number, play a vital role in producing poultry meat and eggs, which are key components of consumers’ diets.'

Cavan native, Brendan Soden, has been elected as the new poultry chair for the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).

Mr Soden is a layer farmer and pullet producer from Stradone, Co Cavan, and will formally take up the position at the 71st IFA AGM next week. Mr Soden previously served as vice chair.