Founded in 1942, the ASA is recognised by the government as a negotiating body. Our members, working in every aspect of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and rural development, have a proud record in policy development and in ensuring that our expertise is utilised fully in the national interest.

A GLOBAL BODY
The ASA is unique in bringing together professionals involved in every aspect of Irish life. Our members are employed in government departments, research, advisory and consultancy work, universities, secondary schools, agricultural and horticultural colleges. In the business sphere, we have members at all levels of food and drink production, agri-inputs, banking, taxation, stock broking, property sales, advertising, marketing, farming and rural organisations, public relations and journalism.

• Representation and lobbying on behalf of members on key policy/work issues.
• Regional/county meetings and seminars on topics of relevance to the professional and personal interest of our members.
• Annual career advice seminar
• Career advice and mock interviews for final year UCD students.
• Joint activities with our sister organisation, Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS), under the agrilink banner.
• ASA/AIB Professional Work Experience Scholarship for stage three BAgrSc students.
• On-line ASA Digest – emailed to all members and posted on the ASA website.
• ASA Annual Conference – tackling new issues facing the sector.
• ASA job Services – communicating job opportunities, at all levels of the agri-food sector, directly to those ASA members who are interested.
• Social and networking opportunities - ASA social events are an integral part of the association and provide members with unique networking opportunities in a sociable and enjoyable setting.
   

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