A Donegal woman has been selected to the IFA's national 'Ready to Lead 2025' programme.

The initiative aims to develop the next generation of leaders within the farming community, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate and influence policy for the agricultural sector.

Among those selected is Shannon Porter, from Carrigans who opened Donegal's first milk vending machine for bottled pasteurised milk in 2021.

Shannon, who's also part of the association's farm business committee, says she's looking forward to encouraging more young people into the sector: