In spite of the gloomy predictions for world dairy markets, Mike Johnston, left, Chief Executive of Dairy UK, who was guest speaker at the NI Grain Trade Association's Christmas lunch, and Garth Boyd, President of NIGTA enjoyed a joke with the photographer.

Enjoying a chat at NIGTA's Christmas lunch are Jim Uprichard; Basil Bailey; Philip Ingram and Derek McIlmoyle

David Caffall, second right, chief Execuitve of AIC (Agricultural Industries Confederation) NIGTA's affiliated organisation in GB attended NIGTA's Christmas lunch in the Culloden Hotel. He has a chat with past Presidents, Robin Irvine,left, Alan Ashenhurst and Declan Billington,right, current vice president.

Pictured at NIGTA's Christmas lunch are Ryan McAuley, Alann Thompson and George Starrett