BGS Members
Bgs Membership benefits
The British Grassland Society acts as a forum for those with an active interest in the science and practice of grassland and forage crop production and utilization. Being a member provides a unique opportunity to meet and discuss a wide range of relevant topics with the most able scientists and practitioners in the country. The society brings together research workers, farmers, advisers, technical specialists and senior members of the agricultural supply industry.
A discounted membership fee is available for students. In order to benefit you must be under 25 years of age or older but still in full-time education
Evidence of age/student status is required when joining.
To find out how to join BGS, click here
INDIVIDUAL BGS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Members paying an annual subscription are entitled to the following benefits:
- Grass and Forage Manager magazine – four issues per year.
- Grass and Forage Science journal – online access (except Retired Members and Student Members).
- BGS e-Newsletters – ten issues per year.
- Online shop – discount on books published by BGS
- Conferences and events – special members rate for conferences and events (valid for up to 2 family members or business staff).
- Website – access to the members’ area of the BGS website
- BGS Research Conference Proceedings – free access via website
Other benefits include
- To enter the UK Grassland Farmer of the Year competition regional round where no local affiliated society exists for that member
- To vote at an Annual General Meeting
- To stand for election as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee
- To nominate a person as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee.
Retired Members
Retired members paying an annual subscription are entitled to the following benefits:
- Grass and Forage Manager magazine – four issues per year.
- BGS e-Newsletters – ten issues per year.
- Online shop – discount on books published by BGS
- Conferences and events – special members rate for conferences and events (valid for up to 2 family members or business staff).
- Website – access to the members’ area of the BGS website
- BGS Research Conference Proceedings – free access via website
Other benefits include
- To enter the UK Grassland Farmer of the Year competition regional round where no local affiliated society exists for that member
- To vote at an Annual General Meeting
- To stand for election as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee
- To nominate a person as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee
N.B. Access to the Grass and Forage Science journal is not included for retired members
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITs
Student members paying an annual subscription are entitled to the following benefits:
- Grass and Forage Manager magazine – four issues per year.
- BGS e-Newsletters – ten issues per year.
- Online shop – discount on books published by BGS
- Conferences and events – special members rate for conferences and events (valid for up to 2 family members or business staff).
- Website – access to the members’ area of the BGS website
- BGS Research Conference Proceedings – free access via website
Other benefits include
- To enter the UK Grassland Farmer of the Year competition regional round where no local affiliated society exists for that member
- To vote at an Annual General Meeting
- To stand for election as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee
- To nominate a person as a BGS Regional Representative or Trustee.
To find out how to join BGS, click here
Students/young people may also be able to benefit from the following awards and bursaries.
Jan Crichton Travel bursary
The BGS Council has set aside a capital sum, the income from which is to be made available for grants to members of the Society, to support travel or education which is deemed to be furthering the objectives of the Society. General preference will be given to younger applicants (under the age of 40).
Stapledon Memorial Trust
The Memorial Trust was established in 1962 as a tribute to the late Sir George Stapledon, founder of the British Grassland Society.
A number of awards are available e.g. Travelling Fellowship, Vacation Study Awards and Short-term Awards for Recent Graduates.
For information visit the Stapledon Memorial Trust website.
Corporate member Benefits
BGS is pleased to work with industry-relevant primary producers and knowledge transfer organisations through our corporate members’ package. If your business or organisation is interested in joining BGS please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the options that may be available.
Some of the benefits of becoming a BGS corporate member include:
- Access to the BGS farmer audience.
- Priority on sponsorship opportunities.
- Use of BGS logo on an approved basis – e.g. on a corporate website
- BGS website listing
- Access to the BGS Grass and Forage Manager Magazine
- One full membership of the society (including access to Grass and Forage Science journal)
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
