Congratulations to Ian Wilson, the producer of Countrywide, who was inducted into the IMRO Hall of Fame for his contribution to music broadcasting. Ian’s wife Aine Lawlor (of Big Week on the Farm and much more) has previously received the same distinction.

Paddy Browne, formerly of Teagasc, is the new chair of the Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS). IASIS provides accredited training for distributors of plant protection, animal health and pest control sectors. He succeeds Dr Mark Lynch, who sadly passed away in June.

Meanwhile, Ornua has appointed Iarlaith Smyth as president of Ornua Foods North and Latin America. Americans might struggle with pronouncing his name at first.

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