Jim is well known for his time in the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) having recently completed a four-year term as the Kilkenny IFA county chair. He and his family are also familiar faces in the showring with their herd of Danville Holsteins that have won numerous accolades. In recent years, Jim has moved to increase proficiencies and become more environmentally sustainable on his farm through the use of technology.
Commenting on his new role, Jim said it is ‘a great honour’. “The work Agri Aware does in promoting the good story Irish agriculture has to tell has never been more important. Bridging the gap between producer and consumer is an ongoing battle but the work Agri Aware does in bridging that gap is crucial and I look forward to meeting those challenges head on,” he said.
Congratulating Jim on his election, Agri Aware chair, Shay Galvin said: “Jim will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role as vice-chair that will be key in continuing and successfully accomplishing the work we do at Agri Aware.
“The role of Agri Aware and the work it does has never been greater with all that Irish farmers and the industry have to deal with, be it further tightening of the belt in terms of policy or negative commentary.
“There have never been more mouths to feed in the world and Irish agriculture plays a big role in doing that, and Agri Aware will continue to highlight, promote and improve the image of the good work Irish farmers do in producing quality sustainable food.
“I look forward to working with Jim in his new role and indeed the wider board in continuing to achieve the ever-increasing important objectives Agri Aware is there to accomplish for Irish farmers and the Irish agricultural industry as a whole.”