The British Wool Marketing Board has asked for nominations for the seat to represent Northern Ireland from March 2015 as the current Board member, Ian Buchanan from Dungiven comes to the end of the current term of office.

Mr. Buchanan has offered to stand for election again.

To be eligible, candidates must be nominated in writing by at least 10 registered wool producers in the relevant regions who will each need to supply their address, authorised signature and registration number.

Nominations should be sent to arrive no later than 6pm on Thursday, January 29 2015, by fax on 01274 652233, by email to jeanmurphy@britishwool.org.uk or by post to Mrs. J. Murphy, British Wool Marketing Board, Wool House, Sidings Close, Canal Road, Bradford, BD2 1AZ.

No special form of nomination is required, but the BWMB can supply suitable forms, and further information, if necessary.

The Board says sheep farmers who value the role of producer-run organisations are invited to consider serving as a Board Member. The Wool Board is the largest producer co-operative in Britain, with around 40,000 registered sheep farmers. Depending on the interest, elections will be held in February 2015 and those appointed will hold the office for three years, from April 2015.

The Board brings together a wide range of skills. Members normally expect to work approximately 30 days a year attending Board Meetings over a period of two or three days each month, as well as other local and national BWMB business. Remuneration of around £8,900 is paid annually, plus expenses.