Robin Irvine Honored for Farming Impact

0:00That's the story for today. You're at news today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Robin Irvine, the former head of the Northern Ireland grain trade association, just picked up the Belfast telegraph cup for his huge impact on farming. Over four decades. He retired from NICCA in 2022, and the award came at the Ulster Farmers Union's big annual dinner last Friday in New Orleans Canal Court, hotel with over 250 folks showing up. Big names were there. Like Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, Irish Farmers Association President Francie Gorman, and UFU President William Irvine, UFU Chief Connell Donnelly, praised Robin's know-how in breeding, feeds, and grain trade, plus his push for safety, green practices, and fresh ideas. Across groups, like AI services, and the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, Robin started with the Northern Ireland Hairford Breeders Association, led the UK Hair for Capital Society, fan-fain-balley feeds, and served two terms, heading NICCA.

1:02Leaders say his work sets a prime example of stepping up to move the whole agri-food world ahead with real, lasting results. At the same dinner, William Irvine handed out the Mary Wilson Trophy to the mid-Tiron group for top performance, and the Cuthbert Trophy to South, West Firminaw for keeping 98 percent member retention. He called on government to back farmers facing tough times, stressing their drive to produce top local food that's kind to the planet. This nod to Robin and the union's energy shows Farming's backbones staying strong amid the grind, ready to feed the future.