Entrepreneur and business owner, Caroline Murphy, West Cork Eggs, "I am subject to increases in packaging, labour cost, diesel cost etc., but I have choices of who is my supplier and I set my own cost price. So I know this is what it costs and this is what I need to make." #ASA24

Agri Sustainability Manager for ABP in Ireland and Poland, Stephen Connolly explains how “Every dairy farmer is a beef farmer.” This perspective highlights the importance of the collaboration and synergy required within the industry. #ASA24

Assistant Agricultural Inspector, DAFM, Odile chairs session 3, "Farming for the Future" #ASA24

Visibility of women in politics, business and farming is very important, and women should not be denied leadership roles - Commissioner Mairead Mairead McGuinness at #ASA24

Mairead McGuinness European Commission There is less idealism and more pragmatism in Europe now...Need to look at vulnerabilities in the sectors, no easy solutions but sustainability is key in face of climate change, says Mairead McGuinness

Speaking on the Green Deal, Farm to Fork Policy and other EU publications Mairead McGuinness says "there was too much put forward and it made farmers nervous. In the Commission now we have less idealism and more pragmatism. "How many schemes do we really need in agriculture?"

“Will member states contribute more to the eureopean unit budget?” asks Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. “You can’t say you support more money for farmers in the common agricultural policy and just transition if you don’t contribute to that.” #ASA24

Congratulations to Niamh Bambrick and her ASAireland colleagues on an excellent annual conference at Lyrath Estate today. We're delighted to be attending this evening’s Banquet! #ASA24 #GreenAcreMarketing

Outgoing ASAireland president Niamh Bambrick encourages all industry to engage and share ideas. Learning from one another brings many opportunities in promoting science and sustainability. #ASA24

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan says “we buried our head in the sand for the past five years in my view in the terms of doing the work” in reference to Nitrates Derogation #asa24

"Europe is the champion of environmental regulation, the question is how do we get the rest of the world to keep up?" says Phil Hogan #ASA24

Congratulations to Jimmy Brett of Brett Brothers on his receiving the ASAireland Distinguished Member Award this evening! #ASA24

A great celebration of agriculture and food, a huge networking banquet closes ASAireland #ASA24. Catching up with old friends and member companies of AgTechIreland. Well done to all ASAireland, Niamh Bambrick and Team.

Big thanks to ⁦ASAireland⁩ for a truly stimulating conference on agrifood trade challenges. I learned a lot, not least about Ireland’s prospects in China. Met some inspiring Irish colleagues and enjoyed connecting and socialising with Phil Hogan and Mairead McGuinness.

A huge thank you to the ASAireland committee for putting together an amazing banquet last night 🥳 A great night was had with the Irish Farmers Journal team 🫶🏻

After five wonderful years, I completed my final term on ASAireland council. A powerful journey of experiences, friends for life and wonderful milestones along the way. #ASA membership & council participation offers so many benefits - please get involved and savour the journey👏

Honoured and very very humbled to feature in the The Irish Times this week as one of the UCD alumni class acts of 2024. Thank-you UCD School Ag & Food for the continued support ☺️

The 2024 ASAireland Distinguished member award went to Mr Jimmy Brett Brett Brothers Oakpark Foods

This years winner of the ASA Presidents prize went to Mr Denis Herlihy (Pictured accepting the award is his brother Liam Herlihy)