Dairy council Northern Ireland appoints new leadership
Both Ivor and David will serve a two-year tenure.
IRELAND – The Board of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland has appointed Ivor Broomfield as Chair of the Dairy Council and David Chestnutt, Leprino, as Vice Chair.
Broomfield is also a current director for Dale Farm and a dairy farmer in his home county of Armagh. He replaces Dermot Farrell, who left the role in July 2025.
Speaking following his appointment as chair, Broomfield commented: “It is an absolute honour to be elected chair of the Dairy Council, which has always played a vital role within the fabric of Northern Ireland’s dairy community.
“The Dairy Council serves as a robust industry voice for local dairy farmers and processors, to meet the challenges and opportunities head-on with a united front.”
The newly appointed chair also stated that he hopes to continue the DCNI’s work in helping to shape the policies and practices that ensure the NI dairy sector is well-positioned to grow on a sustainable footing.
An active member of the Dairy Council Board since 2018, David Chestnutt will take up the position of Vice Chair.
Having served as Leprino’s Milk Procurement Manager for the past 10 years, David brings a rich blend of technical knowledge and practical experience from across his farming and processing backgrounds.
Commenting, David said: “I am very much looking forward to working with Ivor and the DCNI team over the next two years, when the NI dairy sector will no doubt face great challenge but also significant opportunities.
“Before my current role at Leprino, I worked in the procurement of livestock for Dunbia and have seen first-hand the number of synergies between the beef and dairy sectors, presenting opportunities to work in tandem to shape a sustainable growth trajectory for the local sector.
“Bringing this knowledge and know-how around the same table within the Dairy Council ensures our industry has the expertise necessary to deal with the challenges, and opportunities, that lie ahead.”
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