This year’s Agricultural Science Association (ASA) conference entitled From Trade Wars to Consumer Trust, the challenge for Agri-Food, takes place in the Killashee Hotel in Naas on 7 September. It will consider the outlook for the agri food industry, global opportunities for Irish beef and dairy and the challenge of maintaining consumer trust in a digital age.

The event will be officially opened by Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture. It aims to attract more than 300 professionals working within Ireland’s agri food sector and a banquet will take place the evening beforehand.

Speakers include:

  • John Jordan, CEO, Ornua
  • Nicola Byrne, president, Irish Exporters Association.
  • Jason Hawkins, chief executive, Carberry Group.
  • Joe Healy, president, Irish Farmers Association.
  • Dennis Laycraft, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
  • Zoe Kavanagh, chief executive, NDC.
  • Owen Brennan, executive chair, Devenish.
  • Platform

    “Our annual conference offers a platform for prominent industry experts from both Ireland and overseas to provide valuable insights and critical thinking on how we address some of these challenges and continue to drive innovation and competitiveness on a global scale,” Derrie Dillon, ASA president said.

    Tickets for both the conference and banquet are available to purchase here. The full conference agenda and final list of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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