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.