Amy Forde, of this parish, was elected as chair of the southern section of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists at its AGM last week in Hillsborough, Co Down. She takes over from Irish Country Living’s Ciara Leahy and will be in the role for the next two years. Forde’s term will cover the guild’s 60th anniversary. Maria Daly of Alltech will take on the role of secretary, with Elaine Crosse of Bord Bia staying on for another term as treasurer.

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