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 | BOOK NOW - ASA Conference Countdown | | | Launching details of the ASA annual conference which is being held in the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on Friday 10 September were, from left: Rhoda Bermingham, ASA Manager, Andrew Langford, Chief Executive FBD, conference partner; Jim Bergin, Chief Executive Glanbia Ingredients, one of 20 speakers and panellists at the conference, and Dr. Frank O'Mara, ASA President; For full programme and booking details click on title above.... |
| | | ASA Jobs Alert Service | | | From a study of the first 6months of 2010, more employers and those seeking jobs, are opting to avail of the ASA Jobs Alert Service, which communicates details of job vacancies in the Agri industry to ASA members weekly, via an email alert directly to them. |
| | | | ASA Conference Countdown | | | Launching details of the ASA annual conference which is being held in the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow on Friday 10 September were, from left: Frank O'Mara, ASA President; Andrew Langford, Chief Executive FBD, conference partner; Jim Bergin, Chief Executive Glanbia Ingredients, one of 20 speakers and panellists at the conference, and Rhoda Bermingham, ASA Manager. For full programme and booking details click on title above.... |
| | | ASA Conference Countdown | | | George Lyon, the chairman of the EU Parliament agriculture committee, will give the keynote address at the Agricultural Science Association's annual conference in Tullow, Co Carlow, next month.
Other top names among the 20 speakers include economist Colm McCarthy of 'Bord Snip Nua' fame, Jim Bergin, CEO of Glanbia Ingredients, IFA president John Bryan and economic analyst Pat McArdle.
The conference will also feature a debate on the Food Harvest 2020 report. Read more.... |
| | | ASA Nitrates Submission | | | The ASA recently submitted a response to the proposed revisions to the European Community's Nitrates Regulations.
Click on title to view ASA Submission |
| | | ASA Conference Countdown | | | Big topics – Top speakers: We have put together an informative, provocative and lively programme on CAP reform, growing the agri-food sector, prospects for the overall economy and the future for farm advisory services. Read more..... click on title |
| | | ASA Conference Countdown | | | George Lyon MEP, Chairman of the European Parliament’s influential Agriculture Committee. The introduction of “co-decision” between the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament means that the Scottish MEP will have a crucial role in the process that will shape the CAP post 2013. He will be one of the keynote speakers at the ASA annual conference in Tullow, Co Carlow on Friday September 10. |
| | | ASA Survey | | | The ASA has put together a survey to give us a better understanding of the requirements of members and non members of ASA. Findings from this survey will advise the development of new ASA services for members. We would therefore very much appreciate it if you would complete the survey. The individual responses are completely confidential. It takes only 5 minutes. Click on "ASA Survey" above |
| | | ASA Recent Seminars | | | The ASA held a Technical Update Seminar in Portlaoise on April 20 and two regional Economic Seminars in conjuction with Ulster Bank in Dublin on April 21 and in Cork on April 27. All were well attended and presentations are now available to view. |
| | | | | ASA/Ulster Bank Evening Seminar Series | | | Agricultural Science Association (ASA) sponsored by Ulster Bank presents
An evening Seminar series..........................
Wednesday 21(Dublin) and Tuesday 27(Cork) April, 2010. |
| | | NEW Technical Seminar for Ag. graduates | | | NEW Technical Seminar for Ag. graduates: "New technologies driving profitable farming – a technical update", Tuesday 20 April, 2010. Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise. 8.30am to 1.30pm |
| | | | ASA Consultation Document - GMOs | | | ASA Consultation Document submitted, today 24 February, on the Socio-economic Implications of the placing on the market of GMOs for cultivation |
| | | ASA attends UCD Career's Day | | | In spite of the shutdown in recruitment in the state sector, job prospects for graduates are reasonably bright in the wider agri-food industry, according to a survey of companies exhibiting at the careers day organised by agricultural science students in UCD on 16 February |
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| | ASA Runs Mock Interviews for Under-Graduates | | | Mock interviews conducted by ASA members with final-year students in agricultural science are part of the comprehensive services on career opportunities and job-seeking skills provided by the ASA each year to under-graduates. |
| | | 2010 ASA/AIB PWE Scholarships | | | The ASA PWE scholarships initiative, kindly sponsored by AIB, is aimed at encouraging students to travel overseas and gain experience in the global agri-food industry. |
| | | | | | Agriculture and Food – the Route to Success
New Guide to Agriculture and Food Courses Launched. The booklet and website, launched by Agri Aware and supported by Teagasc and the ASA (Agricultural Science Association), will answer all the questions students should ask: how do I get access to this course; what will I learn and where can it take me? It also provides the platform for students to read about the career paths of graduates in the area and the national framework of qualifications. |
| | | | | | Agricultural Students Broaden their Horizons with Work Experience Overseas | | | A growing number of Ag. students are choosing to undertake their 3rd year work experience overseas. This year, the ASA awarded bursaries to four students to support travel and other costs associated with completing work experience overseas. The bursaries were sponsored by AIB. Having now returned to complete 4th year, we invited them to give us a flavour of their experiences and the benefits both personally and professionally. |
| | | Undergraduate Career Forum | | | Undergraduate Career Forum, Agriculture & Food Science centre, Room G15, UCD.
Tuesday 17 November, 6.30pm |
| | | | ASA recent Submissions to DAFF | | | NOW ON OUR WEBSITE
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA)
recent Submissions to DAFF
CAP 2013 Reform Submission (New September 2009)
Agri-environment Scheme Submission (New September 2009)
Go to Policy Section |
| | | Frank O’Mara Elected New President of ASA | | | We welcome Dr Frank O’Mara as the new President of the ASA. He took over from Elaine Farrell at the annual general meeting on 11 September.
Picture: Outgoing President, Elaine Farrell, handing over the ASA presidential chain of office to incoming President, Dr Frank O’Mara. |
| | | ASA Conference Speakers Press Releases | | | Speakers at the ASA Conference, on Friday 11 September, shown here: Roger Waite, AGRA FACTS; Pat Cox 'Ireland for Europe'; Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc, with ASA President Elaine Farrell.
Click on title to view Speakers' Press Releases |
| | | ASA Distinguished Member Award | | | The Chief Executive of Concern, Tom Arnold, has received a special award from the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), sponsored by AIB bank, for his outstanding contribution to the profession of agriculture and to the agriculture and food industry over the past four decades. He was presented with the ASA Distinguished Member Award by An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, at the association’s annual conference at the weekend. |
| | | ASA Conference Proceedings 2009 | | | The Conference Proceedings for the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference, which took place in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin on Friday last, 11 September. Pictured here with An Taoiseach are Elaine Farrell ASA President and Andrew Langford CEO FBD, Conference Partner |
| | | ASA Members Give Resounding Yes to Lisbon | | | An overwhelming majority of graduates working in the agriculture and food industry believe that a yes vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty is in Ireland’s best interests, according to the results of a survey published today (Thursday 10 September). |
| | | ASA Members Give Resounding Yes to Lisbon | | | An overwhelming majority of graduates working in the agriculture and food industry believe that a yes vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty is in Ireland’s best interests, according to the results of a survey published today (Thursday 10 September). |
| | | ASA Conference Assesses Impact of Cutbacks | | | The impact of government cutbacks on employment of agricultural graduates is one of the key items for discussion at the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference, which takes place in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin on Friday, 11 September. |
| | | ASA Conference 2009 | | The ASA Annual Conference will be held this year in the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club, on Friday 11 September 2009, with the Annual Banquet the night of Thursday 10 September. The Conference titled "Ireland the Food Island - A Myth or a Reality?", will host a group of leading experts on policy, the economy and market trends. Please contact Pauline Giltrap, ASA Office: 01 4603682.
click here to view full Conference Programme. |
| | | REPS Decision Will Lead to Major Job Losses for Graduates | | | The government decision to close the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) to new applicants will have a devastating impact on employment for agricultural graduates, according to the President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), Elaine Farrell. |
| | | ASA - Introduce a Friend Initiative | | | As part of the major membership recruitment drive being undertaken at the ASA, the Association is now offering an attractive incentive for members who persuade a friend or colleague to join the ASA. Members that participate in this initiative will receive a voucher from the ASA when they recommend a new member to sign up to the ASA. This voucher can be used to claim a 50% discount on the cost of the ASA annual conference in Castleknock, Co Dublin on 11 September. |
| | | ASA/Ulster Bank Seminars Hugely Successful | | | The ASA/Ulster Bank seminars entitled ‘Insight into the Global Economic Crisis’ which were held at four different locations around the country at the beginning of April were hailed as hugely successful events by the President of the ASA, Elaine Farrell. |
| | | Electricity Discount for Members Increased | | | The discount for ASA members availing of the IFA Power agreement has been increased. The revised discount is now 13 per cent on electricity units in the first year that you transfer your account and 7 per cent in the second and third year. |
| | | ASA Launch New Members' Benefits Package | | | The enhanced members’ benefits package has now been posted out to all paid up members of the ASA. It contains a summary sheet outlining each benefit and the discounts available and it also contains a detailed description of how to claim each benefit. The benefits package was negotiated by the ASA on behalf of the members. |
| | | New Dairy Business Degree at UCD | | | Dr David Beehan, Chief Agricultural Inspector at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, launched the new degree programme in Dairy Business at University College Dublin. The new degree commences next September and was developed by UCD and Teagasc, with guidance from industry. |
| | | ASA Seminars: Insight into the Global Economic Crisis” | | | The Agricultural Science Association has teamed up with Ulster Bank to organise a series of regional seminars entitled “Insight into the Global Economic Crisis”. Leading Ulster Bank Economists, Pat McArdle and Simon Barry, will address these seminars and they will also take a look at the impact that the economic crisis is having on the agri-food sector. |
| | | Call for Action on Antiquated Agricultural Science Syllabus | | | The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for an immediate updating of the agricultural science syllabus for Leaving Certificate students.
ASA President, Elaine Farrell, said the current syllabus is 40 years old and is utterly unsuited to the modern agriculture and food industry. |
| | | | Honing the Interview Skills | | | Mock interviews conducted by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) are an integral part of careers development for final year students in UCD. This year a record number of students participated in the mock interviews, which were conducted by ASA members involved in the agriculture and food industry. |
| | | ASA and AIB Present Student Travel Bursaries | | | Four agricultural science students in UCD have been awarded bursaries to support travel and other costs associated with completing the work experience element of their course overseas. The bursaries are organised by the Agricultural Science Association |
| | | | | ASA Launch On-Line Newsletter | | | The ASA has launched its brand new online newsletter entitled 'The ASA Digest', which will be emailed out to all members on publication and a copy will also be made available on the ASA website. |
| | | | | | The discount for ASA members availing of the IFA Power agreement has been increased. The revised discount is now 13 per cent on electricity units in the first year that you transfer your account and 7 per cent in the second and third year. |
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| | Budget Decisions Will Damage Commercial Farming Sector, says ASA
The suspension of the installation aid and early retirement schemes will curtail the development of a commercial farming sector with the necessary scale to generate viable incomes, according to the Agricultural Science Association (ASA).
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(posted: Nov 2008) | | | ASA Career Development Forum
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) is running a Career Development Forum on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 at 6.30 pm, in FS1 in the Agriculture and Food Science Centre in UCD.
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>> Read On | | | ASA Secure Reduced Electricity Rates for Members
The ASA is delighted to announce that it has negotiated a deal with IFA Power that will offer reduced electricity charges to ASA members. This new deal will offer a 12% reduction
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(posted: Nov 2008) | | | ASA Launch On-Line Newsletter
The ASA has launched its brand new online newsletter entitled 'The ASA Digest', which will be emailed out to all members on publication and a copy will also be made available on the ASA website.
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(posted: Nov 2008) | | | ASA/AIB Professional Work Experience Scholarship
The Professional Work Experience (PWE) module provides undergraduate Bachelor of Agriculture Science (BAgrSc) students at UCD with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and commercial experience during stage three of their degree programme.
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(posted: Oct 2008) | | | ASA National Conference Friday,
12 September Radisson Hotel, Galway
The 2008 ASA National Conference featured leading authorities on agriculture, food, economic and food policy from Ireland, US and New Zealand. Full Presentastions of Conference Proceedings are now available...
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Elaine Farrell Elected First Woman President of the ASA
Elaine Farrell has been elected President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), the professional body for graduates in all areas of the agriculture and food industry. She is the first woman president in the 66-year history of the association....
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Cutbacks Would Damage Innovation in Farming and Food
Gerry Scully, President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), said a reduction in investment in agriculture and food research, advice and innovation would starve the sector of competitive, cutting-edge technology.
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Upward Trend in Global Food Prices to Continue
Jeff Grant, former chairman of Meat and Wool New Zealand, said increasing world population, high energy costs and growth in the major economies of Asia and South America all point to a continuation of food inflation.
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Growing US Concern About Bio-Fuels Target
Professor Bob Young, said the transfer of land from food to bio-fuel production has been one of the key contributors to increased global food prices in recent years. Addressing the annual conference of the Agricultural Science Association in Galway, he said the US has set a target of 15 billion gallons of bio-fuel in 2015.
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Ambitious Income Targets Needed for Commercial Farming, says Teagasc Director
There is a positive future for the agriculture and food sectors in the medium term, despite the increased volatility in commodity markets, according to Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle.
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | MEP Warns About Cuts in EU Farm Budget
Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness told the annual conference of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) in Galway today that a major battle for agriculture will take place next year when the EU concludes a wide ranging review of EU spending, including funding of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Dan Browne Honoured for Service to Agri-Food Industry
Dan Browne, one of the leading figures in the Irish meat industry, has received a special award from the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) for his outstanding contribution to the profession of agriculture and to the agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years.
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(posted: Sept 2008) | | | Students Show Increased Confidence in Agri- Food Careers
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has described the big increase in the points requirement for degree courses in agricultural science and food science in UCD as a major vote of confidence in the future of the agri-food sector.....
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(posted: Aug 2008) | | | ASA National Conference Friday,
12 September Radisson Hotel, Galway
The 2008 ASA National Conference features the leading authorities on agriculture, food, economic and food policy from Ireland, US and New Zealand.
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(posted: Aug 2008) | | | New Manager Appointment at ASA
We welcome our new manager, James O'Mahony, who took up duty on July 1st. James will have a key role in the effective delivery of a wide range of services to our members and ensuring that...
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(posted: Aug 2008) | | | WTO Deal Would Have Devastating Impact - ASA
The President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), Gerry Scully, has stated that a WTO deal as currently proposed would result in large-scale job losses in Irish agriculture and would have a devastating impact on rural Ireland.
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(posted: Apr 2008) | | | | | | ASA Seeks Applications for Position of Manager
As part of a major initiative to enhance services to our members, we are now in the process of appointing a full-time Manager.
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(posted: Jan 2008) | | | | | | ASA Slams MEPs Decision on Plant Health Products
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has slammed last week's decision by the European Parliament on the regulation of plant protection products............
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(posted: Nov 2007) | | | | | | ASA Honours Professor Tom Raftery
Retired UCC Professor and former MEP, Tom Raftery has received a special award from the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) for his outstanding contribution to the profession of agriculture and to the agriculture and food industry.
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(posted: Sept 2007) | | | 
| | | 2007 ASA National Conference - Conference Papers
To view the PowerPoint presentations given at this year's ASA National Conference.
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(posted: Sep 2007) | | |
| | | Killian and Moloney Top the Bill at ASA Conference
Two of the country's leading food company chief executives, Owen Killian of IAWS and John Moloney of Glanbia, are among the speakers at the ASA National Conference, which takes place at the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co Meath on Friday 14 September.
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(posted: Aug 2007) | | |
| | | Reserve your place now for ASA National Conference 2007
ASA Members and agri-food industry professionals are being urged to book their place early for the 2007 ASA National Conference which will be held on Friday 14 September. The theme….
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(posted: Jul 2007) | | | | | | ASA Interservices Golf Tournament Results
The ASA Interservices Golf Tournament, sponsored by AIB Bank, was held in Tullamore Golf Club on Thursday June 14th.
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(posted: Jul 2007) | | | | | | ASA President to chair meeting examining Genetically Modified Crop Technology
ASA President, Dr Dermot Ruane, is to chair a seminar examining issues associated with genetically modified crop technology in Irish Agriculture on Monday 23rd April in Teagasc Kinsealy from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.
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(posted: Apr 2007) | | | | | | EU Commissioner to Address ASA Annual Conference
EU Agriculture Commissioner, Mariann Fischer Boel, will be the keynote speaker at the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference, which takes place in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co Meath on Friday, 14 September
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(posted: Mar 2007) | | | | | | ASA Announces Details of 2007 International Research Fund
The fund of €6,000, which is sponsored by AIB, provides generous financial support to ASA members to travel abroad and study topics of relevance to the agriculture, food and rural development sectors in Ireland.
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(posted: Mar 2007) | | | | | | UCD Agricultural Science Mock Interviews
The ASA has announced that it will hold this year's mock interviews for final year Agricultural Science students on Wednesday 14th February 2007. The mock interviews, conducted by ASA members from across the agri-food sector, are an important element of the career development services offered to members.
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(posted: Jan 2007) | | | | | | Study on Farmer Disability Gets ASA/AIB Research Fund Award
The ASA/AIB International Research Fund award has been awarded for 2006 to Shane Whelan. Shane is studying the implications of disability at farm level as part of a joint UCD/Teagasc postgraduate research programme.
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(posted: Dec 2006) | | | | | | ASA makes submission on Rural Development National Strategy
The ASA has made a submission to the Department of Agriculture and Food on the draft Rural Development National Strategy Plan 2007 to 2013. The ASA welcomes the commitment of €7 billion to the strategy and looks forward to its members playing a lead role.
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(posted: Dec 2006) | | | | | | Venue for 2007 ASA Conference Announced
Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort, Trim, Co Meath is to be the venue for the 2007 ASA Conference to be held on Friday 14th September 2007. The ASA President's Prize golf competition will be played at the venue on Thursday 13th.
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(posted: Dec 2006) | | | | | | ASA Focuses on Career Opportunities
The recent ASA Careers Development Forum, held in UCD for Agricultural Science Graduates, gave practical advice on CVs and interview skills as well as an insight into the first few years of the careers of four recent graduates.
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(posted: Nov 2006) | | | | | | National Climate Change Strategy
The ASA has made a submission on the review of the National Climate Change Strategy document - Ireland's Pathway to Kyoto Compliance.
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(posted: Oct 2006) | | | | | | ASA Conference 2006 - Friday 8 September - Sligo
The 2006 ASA Annual Conference entitled "Global Climate Change
and Energy Supply - Opportunities for Irish Agriculture?" will take place on Friday 8th September in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo. >> Read On
(posted: Aug 2006) | | | | | | Conference Examines Scope for Energy Crops
The scope for farmers to boost income from growing energy crops will be discussed at the ASA national conference in Sligo on Friday, 8 September. >> Read On
(posted: Aug 2006) | | | | | | New Plan Offers Scope to Revitalise Agricultural Research
The additional government expenditure on science, technology and
innovation provides a real opportunity to revitalise research in primary agricultural production, said James Fitzgerald, President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA).. >> Read On
(posted: Aug 2006) | | | | | | ASA Concern at Demise of RTE Farm News Service
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has expressed grave concern about the future of the daily farming programme, Farm News, following the recently announced changes in the RTE radio schedule.. >> Read On
(posted: Aug 2006) | | | | | | Export Orientation Programme Ideal for Agricultural Graduates
The President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), James Fitzgerald has encouraged more agriculture and food graduates to apply for the Export Orientation Programme (EOP). >> Read On
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