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OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AGRISEARCH COMMITTEES

03 December 2025

The farmer funded research body, AgriSearch is inviting forward looking farmers to join its advisory committees and help shape the future of the sector. The successful candidates will be dairy, beef and/or sheep farmers with a track record of implementing best practice on their farms.
opportunity to join agrisearch committees

“There are many challenges and opportunities facing our Agri-Food sector and AgriSearch’s innovative work can play a central role in addressing these issues,” explains AgriSearch’s Chair, Professor Gerry Boyle. “We want to hear from farmers who are strong advocates of evidence-based farming and can help shape the strategic direction of our research and knowledge exchange programmes. This is a unique opportunity to benefit from insights into the whole agri-food chain. We want the committee members to play leading roles in actively shaping our research agenda.”

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of the agricultural industry with a successful track record of innovative farming and be present at up to four committee meetings per year as well take part in training. The initial term for serving on a committee is 3 years. 

Information Pack: https://agrisearch.org/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?file=/download/files/Advisory_Committee_Information_Pack_FINAL.pdf  

Application Form (download): https://agrisearch.org/download/files/Advisory_Committee_Application_Form2025_Final.docx