Membership

The ASA is a voluntary organisation and is the professional body for graduates in agricultural, horticultural, forestry, environmental and food science.

Why join ASA Ireland?

The ASA is a voluntary organisation and is the professional body for agricultural science graduates in Ireland since 1942 with over 1600 members employed across the entire agri-food industry including government, departments, research, advisory, consultancy, education & training, agri-business, rural organisations, banking and the media.

Our vision is to be a dynamic scientific organisation supporting our members in leading and developing sustainable Irish agriculture and food related sectors.

The ASA is more active than ever with regular member communication, annual conference, technical seminars, regional meetings, social events, farm business tours, sales training courses and many other events held on an annual basis.

Become a member

ASA Membership Benefits

Uniquely placed to provide the platform for networking, knowledge sharing, discussion and debate

Member Events

Over 30 events per year including technical seminars, regional meetings, social events, farm business tours, training courses and our annual banquet and conference.

Supporting Development

Support your professional development through: knowledge exchange, member communication, networking and our mentoring programme.

Career Advancement

Support you as you start out on your career path and setting on-going career goals. Networking with other Irish agri-food professionals.

Member Benefits

Discounts with partner companies such as FBD, Farmer Journal, Glanbia Connect, Homeland, Best Drive and Co-Op Superstores.

Career Opportunities

A service designed to communicate weekly job opportunities at all levels of the sector directly to our members.

Member Benefits

ASA Ireland have secured a range member benefits for members including complimentary bespoke IFA/ASA membership

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the membership rates?

All members must hold a level 8 degree in Agricultural Science. Associated members are welcome. Associated members are those who do not hold a level 8 degree in Agricultural Science, but hold a level 8 degree or higher in another discipline and who are actively working in the Agri food sector.

Full Member €120
- Per-year
- Graduated for 5 years or more
Recent Graduate €80
- Per-year
- Year 3 & 4 after graduation
New Graduate €50
- Per-year
- Year 1 & 2 after graduation
Student €50
- Per-year
- Final year only
Retired Members €50
- Per-year
Associate Members €120
- Per-year
Job Seeker €50
- Per-year

Once payment has been processed you will receive a confirmation email immediately. A further email will follow within 7 working days with information on your membership number, member benefits and website log in details.

Membership Eligibility Criteria

Regulation 3: Save as herein provided no persons shall be a Member of the Association unless he/she is first approved by the Council and the Directors, who shall have full discretion as to the admission of any person to Membership of the Association.

Regulation 4: Every person holding a level 8 or equivalent approved degree in Agricultural, Horticultural, Forestry, Dairy or Food Science from an Irish University including IT colleges approved by Council and every person holding an approved degree in Agricultural, Horticultural, Forestry or Food Science from a recognised foreign University and who is resident in the Island of Ireland and every person as was on the 31st day of December 1969 a Member of the unincorporated Association shall be qualified to be a member of the Association. The Council, at its discretion, may also admit other persons who it deems to hold a qualification at a level equivalent to the above and whose work is directly supportive of the objectives of the Agricultural Science Association. Such persons may at the discretion of Council be awarded Full or Associate Membership.

Subject to Regulation 3, Associate Members are those Members who do not have the required professional qualification as stated in Regulation 4 but who have worked in the Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or Food business, have an approved Level 8 degree or higher from an Irish University or IT college or a recognised foreign University and who are resident in Ireland and have an active interest in the primary activities of the association. Associate Members may attend any meeting of the Association, including the Annual General Meeting or other such meetings but shall not have voting rights. A representative of the Associate Membership may be invited to attend Council meetings but unlike Full Members shall not have a vote at said meetings. The number of Associate Members to be registered is 500 but the Council may in its sole discretion, if it believes it is in the interests of the Association to do so, increase the number of Associate Membership from time to time. Save as provided for in this Regulation the general rules are applicable and rights and obligations of full Members as outlined in Regulation 5 through 11, shall apply to Associate Members.

Redeeming Your Benefits

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.

Event Details

Membership

Why join ASA Ireland?