McConnell, a Kildare vet with 30 years’ experience, was appointed to the role in April 2024.
Dairy enterprises across the country are seeking to hire new farm assistants and farm labourers.
Workers on dairy farms are in demand across the country this week in the latest agri jobs listings.
The Co Kildare-based beef and lamb processor appeared in Naas District Court on Monday 4 November.
There is a selection of openings available in the horticulture and dairy sectors in Wexford, Kildare and Cavan.
Going into the winter, there are jobs in the dairy sector available in Co Cork, Co Kildare and Co Meath with deadline for applications fast approaching.
Douglas Farm Machinery, the Irish importer and distributor of the Zocon machinery range will display a Greenkeeper tine harrow and seeder combination alongside a 5m HD chain harrow.
Positions are available on dairy farms in Meath, Kildare and Cork this week.
Stephen Robb previews the inaugural Irish Farmers Journal Tillage Day which takes place next Thursday, 7 November 2024 in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare.