Two of the biggest jobs in Irish agriculture are due to be filled soon. Aidan O’Driscoll has taken up his new post, and his successor as secretary general of the Department of Agriculture won’t be much longer.

Board meeting

Meanwhile, Noel Cawley chaired his last meeting of the Teagasc board on Wednesday, and his successor will be announced soon.

Could it be as soon as Thursday (today) when the Teagasc annual report is presented? I’m hearing it may well be someone from the dairy side of the house, which to other sectors is a bit like a Dublin player getting footballer of the year.