The successful applicant will conduct a piece of research or a study which will help the profitability of Irish tillage farmers or will outline a policy to rebalance farmers marketing power in the food chain. We welcome applications from farmers, advisors/consultants, industry and researchers.

The possibility of the study being part of a course, leading to a post-graduate degree, will be acceptable to the bursary funders.

About Joe Rea

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During his distinguished career in Irish agriculture, Joe Rea was a passionate defender of farmers’ interests. Whether it was as President of the IFA, Chairman of Teagasc, President of Macra na Feirme, FBD Board Member or as a longstanding columnist and commentator in the Irish Farmers Journal, he brought an acute intelligence, an enquiring mind and a huge analytical capacity to his work.

Special Joe Rea Bursary Application

  • Name:
  • Address:
  • Phone Number:
  • Email address:
  • Education qualifications:
  • Current occupation:
  • Any previous research (not necessary to have conducted research previously):
  • Areas of agricultural interest:
  • The Study:

  • Topic of study (500 words)
  • How will your study make an impact on Irish tillage farmers or in the rebalancing of marketing power of farmers in food chain? (500 words)
  • Proposed research/study plan (300 words)
  • Communication plan for your research/study? (300 words)
  • Timeline for study (300 words)
  • Please email Elaine Hogan a word document or pdf with your application covering all the above items, ehogan@farmersjournal.ie with the subject line “Joe Rea Bursary Proposal” before 30 September 2017.