Irish Agricultural Organisation Society (IAOS)

The Irish Agricultural Organisation Society (IAOS), founded in 1894, was established to support Irish farmers by promoting cooperative ownership and management of agricultural services. Its goal was to improve farmers' economic position by enabling them to collectively access credit, processing, and marketing facilities, reducing reliance on middlemen. By fostering cooperative societies, IAOS aimed to boost productivity, fair trading, and rural development in Ireland. It played a significant role in modernizing Irish agriculture and empowering farmers through shared resources and collective efforts.