SINCE 1996
Enhancing agricultural literacy & advocacy
Agri Aware is the Irish agri-food educational body. It is a Charitable Trust funded by the Irish farming and agri-food industry.
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Delivering high impact educational and public awareness initiatives nationwide.
Founded in
We are Agri Aware
The Irish agri-food educational body
Creating a national awareness of the value of modern agriculture and farming, the stewardship of the rural environment, animal welfare and the benefits of nutritious Irish food.
Agri Aware was founded in 1996 by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), the Irish Farmers’ Journal, FBD Trust, Bord Bia and Ornua (formerly the Irish dairy board). Agri Aware is a charitable trust that is funded by the farming and agri-food industry (see patrons for details).
OUR LATEST CAMPAIGN
Sowing
wellbeing in every field
Agri Aware is delighted to announce the launch of Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field, a wellness campaign for farmers supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Nicholas King
Beef & Sheep Farmer
What is Irish agriculture?
The backbone of rural life and heritage
What is Irish agriculture?
Irish agriculture is a vital part of the country’s economy, characterized by its lush green landscapes and a strong emphasis on livestock farming, particularly beef and dairy production.
Irish agriculture in numbers:
Agri Aware's Mobile Farm
Ireland's only Mobile Farm
A unique experience
The Mobile Farm is Ireland’s only outdoor classroom that gives adults and children a hands-on learning experience with farm animals.
Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm educates young and old on the different animals on Irish farms and the role they play in producing quality food that is safe and affordable for consumers. The amenity is always manned by trained farmers to ensure a safe and ethical experience for both animals and humans.
Teachers nationwide tell us the kids love it
- 98% believed that pupils enjoyed the visit
- 97% thought it was relevant to the primary school curriculum
- 95% felt that pupils had a better understanding of farming after the visit
Agri Aware always keeping busy
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