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Tuesday May 26th brings a new ASA Insights Webinar.
The Irish agritech sector is a major international agritech player. In this ASA webinar, we take a look at...
This event has been cancelled.
Programme: (subject to change)
9.00 am bus departs from Church car park, Kill
10.00 am Visit Gordon Elliott Racing, Cullentra House Stables, Longwood, Co Meath
12.30 pm ...
Mock Interviews for 4th Year Agricultural Science Students at IT Tralee were held on Thursday 27th February. This first time event for IT Tralee was an opportunity for students to practice their interview techniques and receive constructive feedback...
Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare (directions)
Registration fee: €20.00 for ASA Members and €30.00 for non-members, registration includes all day programme, tea/coffee and hot lunch.
Join us to discuss the challenges...
On Tuesday, February 11th the ASA held Mock Interviews in UCD for final year student ASA members.
This was an excellent opportunity for students to have a practice interview with representatives from the agri-food sector who give up their...
Where: Dairygold Agribusiness Centre, Lombardstown Mallow Co. Cork P51 F992
Fee: Free for members, €25.00 for non-members
This event is currently sold out. To be added to the waiting list please email:...
On Wednesday, November 20th the ASA will host Mock Interviews in WIT for final year student ASA members.
The interview timetable is available for download here.
On the day of the interview, please prepare as if this were a...
October 24th, 2019
Glebe House - Dowth, Co. Meath GPS 53 42.217-006 27.127 (Google Maps Link)
IASIS points will be awarded for this event.
Agenda
9.00 am Registration Teas/Coffees on arrival at Glebe house
10.00...
ASA Emerging Leaders Development Programme
This programme developed by ASA is designed for managers in the agricultural sector who are looking to develop critical leadership skills and behaviours. The programme includes three modules...
This event will bring together various members of the agriculture and food industry to learn from Australian food expert Dr. Anneline Padayachee.
Date: September 16, 2019
Time: 12.00 pm
Location: Teagasc...
ASA Annual Conference and Banquet 2019
The 77th annual conference and banquet of the Agricultural Science Association will take place in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny on 12th and 13th of September 2019.
The ASA Banquet will take...
When: 19th June, 2019
Where: The Farm of GD & Caroline Young, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Cost: Free for ASA Members; €25.00 for non-members. RSVP is required.
Registration: Registration is now closed for this...
When: 4th June, 2019
Where: Fyffes, Swords & Kilbush Nurseries, Rush
Cost: Free for ASA Members; €25.00 for non-members. RSVP is required as spaces are limited.
Registration: This event is now closed. Please contact...
ASA International Trip 2019
Washington DC
The ASA are delighted to announce that for our International Study Trip 2019 we will be travelling to Washington DC. As the seat of the United States Federal Government, Washington is a...
ASA Retired Members Tour 2019
When: 10th April 2019
Where: Kerry Group, Global Technology & Innovation Centre, Naas...
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
On 29th March ASA Members will have a rare opportunity to visit Carriganóg Racing, the home of Group1-winnng trainer Joseph O’Brien. Set in the picturesque location of Owning Hill, Pilltown, Co. Kilkenny and...
******** THIS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 22ND MARCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED *******
A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE AUTUMN
ASA CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 2019
Need support preparing for...
ASA SHEEP MASTERCLASS
Irish Country Meats, Camolin
On Wednesday, 6th February over 30 attendees travelled to ICM Camolin to attend the ASA Sheep Masterclass 2019. The event afforded the opportunity to gain an insight into the latest...
ASA Emerging Leaders Development Programme
This first session of this programme is now FULL. To register your interest for participation in the second session please email: secretary@asaireland.ie
This new programme developed...
ASA Beef Health Masterclass
When: Thursday, January 24th 2019
Where: Tullamore Farm, Brackagh, Tullamore Co. Offaly. R35AT81
Time: 10am - 2pm (approx)
Fee: Free for ASA Members; €25.00 for...
ASA Dairy Masterclass 2019
When: Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Where: Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22.
On Wednesday 16th January, Teagasc Johnstown Castle hosted ASA members and guests at this...
On Wednesday, 21st November the ASA hosted Mock Interviews for final year students. This is an excellent opportunity for students to have a practice interview with representatives from the agri-food sector who give up their time every year to...
On Wednesday, 7th November the ASA hosted Mock Interviews for final year WIT agriculture students. This was an excellent opportunity for students to have a practice interview with representatives from the agri-food sector who give up their...
When: Thursday, October 18th, 2018 at 3.00 pm
Where: The Keadeen Hotel, Curragh Road, Ballymany, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 T925
Fee: Free to ASA members; €25.00 for non-members. Advanced registration is required for...
ASA Banquet and Conference 2018
From Consumer Trust to Trade Wars, the Challenge for Agri-Food
Home Conference SpeakersBanquet Registration Venue & Accommodation Sponsors ASA Presidents Golf DayPartners Day
It is my...
When: 16th, July 2018, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Where: Maldron Hotel, Portlaois
The ASA will be hosting a small group training session focusing on optimum utilisation of social media platforms. Greg Canty from Fuzion Communications will...
Date: Monday, 2nd July
Location: National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (approx)
Tour Cost: €30 per person (includes both tours, entrance fee to Museum and lunch)
We are delighted to announce...
Planning & delivering an accredited quality food programme
Where: O’Shea Farms & Iverk Produce, Piltown
When: Tuesday 19th, June, 2018
Registration Fee: free for ASA members, but you do need to confirm your...
Join us at Fairyhouse Racecourse.
When: 15th June, 2018
Where: Meet at Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath
The day includes a visit and look behind the doors to one of Ireland's leading stud farms, Derrinstown Stud, tour to...
Date: 15th June 2018
Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm (approx)
Location: Alltech Ireland, Summerhill Rd, Sarney, Dunboyne, Co. Meath
Registration: €15.00 for ASA members, €40 for non-members, includes lunch. Limited places...
The ASA International Study Trip will take place the 4th – 5th June 2018. Participants will leave for Brussels on an early flight the morning of Monday, 4th June and spend the day visiting the European Commission, the European...
After the success of the 2017 event the ASA will run another dairy technical briefing for members on Wednesday 21st March 2018.
Date: 21st March 2018
Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm...
The ASA Student Mock Interviews which were held this Thursday, 15th March.
Thank you to all the volunteer interviewers who spent the afternoon with the students and to the students for participating this year.
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ASA Soil Event, Programme FINAL
SOIL - THE FOUNDATION OF FOOD PRODUCTION
Date: 7th March 2018
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm approx
Location: City North Hotel (AM)...
On Tuesday, 13th February the ASA hosted over 80 Mock Interviews for final year student. This is an excellent opportunity for students to have a practice interview with representatives from the agri-food sector who give up their time every year to...
****1st February 2018 ****
ASA members are invited to an exclusive members only event in Dairymaster Global HQ, Causeway, Tralee, Co. Kerry on 1st Februray.
In recent years Dairymaster have won numerous Innovation Awards...
January 17th – UCD Lyons Research Farm
The recent ASA Sheep Masterclass held at UCD Lyons Farm on 17th January, sponsored by Irish Country Meats, attracted nearly 60 delegates to hear a range of expert speakers from UCD, Teagasc and the...
Best wishes to the four excellent finalists in