The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has elected Aidan Fisher, Poultry and Aqua Director for Europe and Central Asia at Trouw Nutrition, as its new president following its Annual General Meeting. Fisher succeeds David O'Connor, managing director at feed materials importer Cefetra, who stepped down after completing his presidential term.

Farming Life reported that supporting Fisher during his presidency will be vice presidents Clarence Calderwood, managing director of United Feeds Limited, and David O'Connor.

Michael McAree of Precision Liquids was re-elected as honorary secretary and Debbie Stewart from United Feeds was re-installed as honorary treasurer.

Aidan Fisher said: "It is a great privilege to be elected as president of NIGTA, and I am very much looking forward to the year ahead. I would like to thank the outgoing president, David O'Connor, for his leadership and dedication to the association. I also want to pay tribute to the NIGTA CEO, Executive and the wider membership for their continued support and engagement."

Prior to the election, outgoing president David O'Connor delivered his president's report, reflecting on a year of significant engagement on behalf of NIGTA members. He highlighted the association's work on important issues affecting the agri-supply trade, including the Nutrients Action Programme consultation, uncertainty surrounding EU Deforestation Regulations implementation, the threat of tariffs and retaliatory trade defence measures, and implications of recent Middle East conflict.

O'Connor also reflected on a milestone year for the association, marking NIGTA's 60th anniversary. This was celebrated with a special anniversary lunch in December bringing together members and past presidents to commemorate the association's history and contribution to the animal feed and fertiliser trade in Northern Ireland.

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