Andy Boylan takes over the role of poultry chair from Nigel Renaghan, a fellow Monaghan farmer, who is currently running for the IFA Ulster/north Leinster regional chair.

Boylan has extensive experience within the IFA, having previously served as vice-chair of the IFA livestock committee, the IFA carton growers committee and as a member of the national poultry committee.

“Country of origin labelling introduced in 2015 has benefited the sector, but it must be enforced in a clear and transparent fashion,” Boylan said.

“No secondary processor or retailer should be permitted to sell non-Irish poultry products under false guises, as the current IFA retail campaign has highlighted.”

As well as stronger legislation on country-of-origin labelling, Boylan also highlighted the need to develop a roadmap for the Irish poultry sector.

“There is an opportunity for a sustainable industry to flourish, with growing domestic demand and export opportunities in high-value markets across the EU that will deliver greater value back to the primary producer and facilitate growth in the years ahead,” he said.

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The poultry and beef farmer from Monaghan has been elected to serve a four-year term as chair of the IFA national poultry committee.