John Murphy Elected Chair of IFA Grain Committee

John Murphy, a tillage and dairy farmer from Monageer, Co. Wexford has been elected Chair of the IFA Grain Committee, following a meeting today.

He succeeds Kieran McEvoy, who has completed a four-year term as Chair. The Committee acknowledged Mr McEvoy’s significant contribution and leadership during his tenure.

“I am delighted to have been elected Chair of the IFA Grain Committee and I look forward to working closely with the Committee, farmers and sector stakeholders in the years ahead.”

“Tillage farming is in the midst of a very challenging period, with incomes and confidence at an all-time low in the sector.  I look forward to representing our grain farmers and will work hard to try and ensure Irish tillage is viable in the coming years” he said.

John Murphy will formally take up the position of Chair at the 71st IFA AGM next week.