About BGS
BGS Council
All BGS Trustees and Regional Council Members are volunteers. Most volunteers find it a rewarding experience, as they take on these roles to put something back into the society and/or industry, organising high quality activities with low delegate fees. BGS would achieve far less without the time, experience, knowledge and guidance of volunteers. Part of the reward of being a volunteer is the opportunity to network with a broad range of industry representatives on Council and to participate in the management of a forward looking organisation. For some, it enhances their career development and motivation, as well as their status in the industry. Recognising this, and keen to support the society’s work, some employers allow some of the volunteer input during the individual’s normal working hours.
Presidential Team

President
Dr Elizabeth Stockdale
Elizabeth is Head of Farming Systems Research at NIAB.

President Elect
Mr Philip Cosgrave
Philip is UK Grassland Agronomist at Yara.

Past President
Mr Drew McConnell
Drew is a dairy farmer from Northern Ireland.
The Presidential Team, as Trustees of the Society, ensure the society and its resources are properly used in accordance with its Charity Objectives and in line with its Constitution and Charity Commission guidance. They also give advice and direction to the Society CEO as necessary, on projects and overall management of the society.
A full list of previous presidents is available here.

Hon. Treasurer
Dr Phil Murray

Hon. Secretary
Dr Liz Genever
National members

Dr Felicity Crotty

Mr Luppo Diepenbroek

Mr Paul Muto

Mhairi Dawson
National Members of Council act as Trustees of the Society, ensuring the society and its resources are properly used in accordance with its Charity Objectives and in line with its Constitution and Charity Commission guidance. They advise other Trustees on any policies allocated to review on behalf of the Trustees and have involvement in the management of projects or events as appropriate.
Regional Council Members
The Regional Council Members provide a crucial link between the local affiliated societies and the BGS office, President and Trustees. They facilitate a two-way flow of information between the grass-roots membership and the National Society. At Council meetings they have the opportunity to report on issues within their region, but they do not have the voting powers of Trustees in the management of the BGS.
For more details of Regional activity and local grassland societies see our Local Societies section click here.
Corporate Members

Agrovista
Agrovista UK Limited is a leading supplier of agronomy advice, seed, crop protection products and precision farming services. Working in partnership with arable, forage, fruit, vegetable, horticultural and amenity sectors, Agrovista is committed to helping customers manage their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We are dedicated to our company purpose - releasing agronomic potential. With roots originating more than 60 years ago, Agrovista offers a unique blend of local experience, research-based expertise, customer-based knowledge and trusted relationships; practising values of honesty, integrity and fairness across all aspects of the business. Agrovista also embraces care for the wider environment, with an understanding of the important role now played by all those who manage the land, through dedicated initiatives such as Agrovista Soil Health and Agrova Decision Support services.
Twitter: @AgrovistaUK
Visit the Agrovista website

Animax
Visit the Animax website

Barenbrug
Twitter: @BarenbrugUK
Visit the Barenbrug website

Berry BPI Agriculture
Twitter: @rpcbpi_ag
Visit the Berry bpi website

Califert
Visit the LKAB minerals website

CF
Twitter: @cffertilisers
Visit the CF Fertilisers website

Corteva
Visit the Corteva website

DLF
Twitter: @DLFSEEDS_UK
Visit the DLF Seeds website

Genus ABS
Twitter: @GenusABS
Visit the Genus ABS website

Germinal
Twitter: @wearegerminal @GerminalUKAgri
Visit the Germinal website

Lallemand
Twitter: @Magniva
Visit the Lallemand website

LIC
Twitter: @LIC_UK_Ltd
Visit the LIC website

Limagrain
Twitter: @LGSeedsUK
Visit the Limagrain website

Nufarm
Twitter @NufarmUK
Visit the Nufarm website

Nutricor Agronomics
Twitter: @NutricorA
Visit the Nutricor website

Volac
Twitter: @ecosyl @cuttoclamp
Visit the Ecosyl website
