The growing number of RHASS alumni, who have previously benefited from one of the organisations many awards, were invited by newly appointed Chairman, Jimmy Warnock, to look at way in which RHASS can encourage making a difference and celebrate innovation.

"RHASS is strongly committed to offering opportunities to enable individuals to advance their knowledge and understanding of our industry, and by doing so achieve a strong base from which to grow. This event offered beneficiaries of our scholarships or bursaries, an opportunity to network, but also a unique chance for us, as a Society, to discuss how they have benefited from our support and what they feel could be done for the future sustainability and success of the rural sector".