Leadership is being forensically examined across the United States where the process of choosing the next president is under way and in Ireland it is the focus of much attention with the general election campaign in full flow.

Three winners, two from Cork, were awarded National Leadership Awards at a gala event in Dublin last week.

Farming and agri-science groups have welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to taking its time before responding to a World Health Organisation report on a possible link between meat and cancer.

Neil Keane has been elected President of the Agricultural Science Association, the professional body for graduates working in all areas of the agri-food sector.