Statement by TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson:
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Noel Boyd as a result of a farming accident.
“Noel was well known and respected in local farming and construction circles and this news has come as a shock to many beyond his immediate family.
“I assure the family that they will be in my prayers in the coming days as they seek to come to terms with this horrific development.”