The most comprehensive sample IIS project available for Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science 2026/27.
H1 Standard
This sample project was written specifically in response to the 2027 thematic brief: "Investigate the relationship in Irish agriculture between agricultural inputs and outputs to ensure agricultural efficiency, sustainable farming and food security."
The project investigates the effect of incorporating white clover into a perennial ryegrass sward on cattle liveweight gain and nitrogen fertiliser requirements on a beef suckler farm, one of the most relevant and high-scoring topic choices available for this brief. A title from the free sample titles!
 
Every section has been written to the standard required for full marks, with word counts kept within the SEC guidelines and all five sections structured exactly as the digital coursework booklet requires.
 
What's Included:
A fully written sample title, research question, and enterprise context
A complete background research section with four credible sources and full Harvard referencing
A detailed investigative process including two experiments, full variable identification, numbered methods, health and safety considerations, and a link to the brief
A results section with realistic data tables using individual animal tag numbers, calculations shown in full, and graph descriptions
A conclusion, limitations section, and reflection all written to mark scheme requirements
Red Examiner Tips added after every section, assessing the sample work and explaining exactly what examiners are looking for to achieve full marks
 
Suitable for: Students, teachers, and grinds tutors looking for a high-quality reference point for the 2026/27 IIS submission.