Representing the Agricultural Science profession since 1942
The ASA is a voluntary organisation and is the professional body for graduates in agricultural, horticultural, forestry, environmental and food science.
Our members operate across the entire agri-food sector both in Ireland and internationally including government departments, research, advisory/consultancy, education and training, agri-business, rural organisations, banking and the media.
With 1,600 members from every discipline of the agri-food sector, we are the voice of the Agricultural profession in Ireland.
We continue to build strong educational relationships with Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology.
ASA Conference 2026
Thursday, September 3rd 2026
The theme for this year’s Conference, ‘Roots of Resilience - Safeguarding our Food Production model for the next Generation,’ will confront ever changing consumer expectations and how the sector is responding. This years conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel & Spa on Thursday, 3rd September 2026.
ASA News & Media
The latest news, insights, media and press releases from the Agriculture Science Association.
ASA Conference Registration 2026
2026 Conference Registration Conference Partner We would like to thank our Conference Partner, FBD Insurance, our Banquet Sponsor Bord Bia…
SETU Bursary
The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has teamed up with the Irish Farmers Journal, Tirlán and Seedtech to provide a €1,000 bursary to a stage three BSc (Hons) Ag Science student and to a stage two BSc Agriculture student
Hiring: ASA Association Executive
March 22, 2024 / News ASA Association Executive Full Time Position – Remote/Hybrid Working The ASA is a voluntary association…
Members benefits
ASA Ireland have sucured new member benefits with the following companies:
- Farmers Journal
- Farmers Monthly
- FBD
- FBD Insurance
- Glanbia Connect
- Best Drive
€50
discount on car, home, jeep or farm insurance with FBD
10%
discount on FBD Hotels bed and breakfast rates
10%
discount off service from Best Drive Corporate Club
10%
off orders over €100 from Glanbia Connect
10%
discount on orders over €200 at homeland.ie