Our Vision
To be a dynamic, scientific organisation supporting our members in leading and developing sustainable Irish agriculture and food related sectors.
About us
With 1,600 members from every discipline of the agri-food sector, we are the voice of the agricultural profession in Ireland.
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.
We have been representing the Agricultural Science profession since 1942.
Our Responsibilities:
- Promote Agricultural Science
- Establish and maintain standards of professional agriculture and agricultural Science education
- Provide opportunities for continuing professional development for Agricultural Scientists
- Act as the authoritative voice of the Agricultural Science profession in Ireland
ASA Council Members
William Minchin
President
Eddie Phelan
Vice President
Dale Crammond
Past President
Michael Murphy
Treasurer
Sarah McIntosh
Secretary
Aoife Bergin
Council Member
Eoghan Byrne
Council Member
Oliver Burke
Council Member
Mark Kearney
Council Member
David Hagan
Council Member
Siobhan Walsh
Council Member
Joe Burke
Council Member
Tadgh Buckley
Council Member
Barry Cassidy
Council Member
Richard Cooper
Council Member
Cian Keogh
Council Member
Zoe McKay
Council Member
Jack O' Conor
Council Member
Eimear Mannion
Graduate Council Member
Martin Connolly
Retired Council Member
Our Partners
We continue to build strong educational relationships with Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology.
We are also involved in educational initiatives such as Agri Aware to get primary and secondary level students interested in agriculture and its role in society.
The ASA would like to gratefully acknowledge and thank all our sponsors over the last twelve months. Without your support we could not deliver the services to our members and be the success that we are today.
Our Mission & Values
Our mission is to support the professional interests of members
Scientific Integrity
Professionalism
Excellence
Collegiality
Diversity