I see Dr Anne Marie Butler is the new president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), taking the reins from Dairygold’s head of commercial Seamus O’Mahony.

As senior agricultural manager with Ulster Bank, Butler’s key focus is on business development across Ireland.

From a tillage farm in Kilkenny, she lectured in the School of Agriculture and Food Science at UCD, having previously completed a degree and PhD in agriculture there.

Bringing her banking diligence to the presidential role, Butler has initiated a strategic review of the ASA to ensure that the organisation delivers for its members.

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