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Dr Minchin has been CEO of The Agricultural Trust, which publishes the Irish Farmers Journal, since August 2023. He previously served as ruminant business unit director with MSD Animal Health. A native of Co. Carlow, he graduated from UCD in 2005 with a degree in agricultural science and completed a PhD in Animal Science at Teagasc Moorepark in 2008. He is also a part-time suckler beef farmer with a keen interest in sport. Commenting, he said: “It is a great honour for me to be elected ASA president, having previously served on the ASA Council. I have always been conscious of the value the ASA brings to the sector in representing its membership, and I look forward to getting my teeth into some of the key issues for our members and the wider agricultural sector.
Outgoing ASA president Dale Crammond wished Dr Minchin well as he takes on the role: “I would like to thank my Council colleagues for their support during my time as ASA President over the past 12 months. It has been a privilege to serve the Association, and I wish William every success as he takes on the role. He brings a wealth of experience from across the agricultural sector, and I look forward to working with and supporting him during his presidency,” he said. Eddie Phelan, ruminant commercial manager with Alltech, will serve as ASA vice-president during 2026/2027.