Tipperary man Tim Cullinan will become the 16th president of the largest farming organisation in the country on Monday.

Taking over from Joe Healy, Cullinan will make his inaugural speech to the gathered farmers on Monday.

The election for IFA national treasurer and returning officer will take place on Monday afternoon.

On Tuesday, three party leaders will address the IFA national council: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar.

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