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MTU secures €460,000 in funding as it joins agri-tech testing network

AgrifoodTEF brings together research centres, test facilities and industry partners across Europe to help companies develop digital and automation technologies for agriculture and food production.

NEWS 22 June 2026

MTU secures €460,000 in funding as it joins agri-tech testing network

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Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

NEWS 19 June 2026

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

NEWS 18 June 2026

Editorial : failure to invest in research is like

Editorial : failure to invest in research is like "eating your seed potatoes"

Editorial : failure to invest in research is like "eating your seed potatoes"

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Shane Henry will take up the role of managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, while Seán McHugh has been appointed as head of global manufacturing and operational excellence.

NEWS 16 April 2026

Cavan agri tech company among national enterprise awards nominees

Cavan agri tech company among national enterprise awards nominees

Some of Ireland’s very best startups and entrepreneurs have been announced as finalists for this year’s National Enterprise Awards.

NEWS 16 April 2026

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

The event formally recognised Ireland’s longstanding and influential contribution to the Society.

NEWS 16 April 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 16 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

On this week’s podcast, Hannah Furlong interviews Stephen Fagan to discuss his journey in ag tech, his passion for start-ups and the importance of innovation in agriculture today.

NEWS 16 April 2026

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 16 April 2026

New young innovator of the year award for Ploughing 2026

New young innovator of the year award for Ploughing 2026

The Enterprise Ireland innovation arena provides innovators with the opportunity to showcase their creations to the public and to engage with customers and international buyers.

NEWS 16 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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