Tim Cullinan has been elected president of the Irish Farmers' Association.
Speaking following his election win, he said that his priorities during his presidency will be addressing the beef crisis, as well as CAP reform and environmental restrictions.
Mr Cullinan said that the focus of his presidency will be that farmers get "their fair share of income".
He said: "Agriculture is a mainstay of the Irish economy and one with a celebrated international reputation.
"Our IFA members and all other farmers across the country are the ones who are responsible for this.
"Making sure they get their fair share of income, irrespective of what that takes, will be the focus of my presidency."
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has congratulated Mr Cullinan on his election win.
In a statement, he said he looked forward to working "constructively with the incoming IFA leadership to address the many challenges facing Irish farmers".
