AgriSearch is seeking an agricultural nutritionist or advisory provider to support participating CliBeef farms over a 24-month period, with an anticipated start date of January 2027.
The service will help farmers improve home-grown forage quality, feeding decisions, livestock performance and feed efficiency, while identifying opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity.
What does the contract involve?
The successful provider will deliver:
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Quarterly farm visits and farm-specific feeding recommendations.
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Advice on improving silage quality, harvest timing and grassland management.
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Forage and feed testing, interpretation of results and practical recommendations.
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Short written reports for farmers and the CliBeef team.
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Knowledge exchange activities, including farm walks, webinars and workshops in the second year.
Applicants should have relevant training and experience in ruminant nutrition, preferably in beef production systems, alongside practical on-farm advisory experience. Travel across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is required.
How to submit a quotation
Please read the full Request for Quotation below for the service specification, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.
Download the Request for Quotation
Proposals should include relevant experience and qualifications, the proposed service delivery approach, the types and quantities of testing included, an itemised price and availability.
Please email quotations to accounts@agrisearch.org by 12 noon on Tuesday 17 November 2026, using the subject line ‘Nutrition Tender for CliBeef’.
For questions or clarification, contact Leah Steele at leah@agrisearch.org.
The CliBeef Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).