We are delighted to announce the ASA Conference & Banquet 2024 which will be taking place on Thursday 5th September in Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny. Register today at asaireland.ie/asa-conference… #ASA24

Our final session focuses on the actions needed at the farm level to build a sustainable future food system. Discuss sustainability, innovation, and farm-to-table success. Gain valuable insights on how farmers can thrive in a changing global market. 🌱🚜

Excited to be speaking at at Europe’s most prestigious agrifood Conference next week. 🙏. I’ll be talking about the next 10yrs, open trade or protectionism?.. also maybe about FTAs and Mercosur - preview here from the Irish Farmers Journal! farmersjournal.ie/farmers-should…

Congratulations to EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, who today was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Science for her outstanding contributions to Irish agriculture. She graduated with a BSc in Agriculture Economics in 1980; the first woman to qualify in the discipline.🎓

Looking forward to chairing the third panel of the #Asa24 conference today on 'Farming for the Future' with a fantastic four speakers from the dairy, beef, tillage, poultry and brewing backgrounds

"The message we need to get out is we actually capture more carbon with more animals than without them" -Mark Lyons Speaking about Buck Ireland Ranch in Florida. "We're not talking enough in Ireland about carbon sequestration in agriculture." #ASA24

'There is a market for organic produce in Ireland but it is a little more challenged in Ireland than in Europe because of the perspective of the quality of conventional Irish food' - Joe Manning Tesco Ireland ASAireland #ASA24

Farming for the future session chaired by Odile is a valuable insight into farm enterprises. According to Jim Mulhall Jim Mulhall🚜🐄, dairy farmer and vice chair Agri Aware , economic sustainability must be the key pillar of farming. Things have changed a lot in 10yrs. #ASA24

"If farms are not economically sustainable we have a problem," Jim Mulhall, Dairy farmer and Vice-Chair, Agri Aware #ASA24

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

"When the shelf is empty, customers will say we want more West Cork Eggs but my hens will only lay one egg a day. That understanding of lifestyle and food production isnt always there," says entrepreneur and business owner, Caroline Murphy from West Cork Eggs. #ASA24

"Committees on agriculture talk about agriculture. Committees on environment talk about the environment. But they don't talk to each other" says Mairead McGuinness on the challenges for the new European Commission and European Parliament. "We need to be looking at open strategic economy." #ASA24

Reflecting on her career in politics and agriculture, Mairead McGuinness tells Damien O'Reilly "I'm not done yet.... I'm probably going to stand in gaps." #ASA24

Number of people never on a farm ‘striking’, says dairy farmer Jim Mulhall🚜🐄 Agri Aware farmersjournal.ie/number-of-peop…

We're open for business at #Ploughing2024. We have a significant staff presence on-site to assist with queries. When you visit take time to check out our Forestry Scheme. There's an option for everyone. Forestry staff are on hand to advise. 📍Block 3, Row 12, Stand 202.

Plenty of people gathered in the Organic Village at the National Ploughing for the launch of the new organic strategy. #Ploughing24 #organic

Delighted today to re-open the Organic Farming Scheme for a 5th consecutive year. Organics continues to grow among farmers & consumers. Processors play a significant role, and an increased allocation of €3.5m is available for Organic Processors too. 📝 tinyurl.com/57s5j3ev

Great line up of speakers for the ASAireland event in UCC Ireland

Was a pleasure to meet some of the UCD School Ag & Food class of 2025 during the ASAireland mock interviews this week. Best of luck to all in the next stage of your careers

A 25 hour QQI Level 5 ‘Organic Farming Principles’ course must be completed before acceptance into the Organic Farming Scheme. Courses are taking place in Clonmel, Gorey, Castlerea, Macroom, Tuam, Portlaoise & Manorhamilton. Book here bit.ly/3tXj61X TeagascOrganics