Lorcan Allen on 8 October 2020
Watch: Hexafly’s ground-breaking technology epitomises the bioeconomy
The Meath-based start-up has developed a novel technology using insect protein that is a classic example of the circular economy in action, writes Lorcan Allen.
Lorcan Allen on 6 October 2020
Malone’s continues to expand grass machinery product range
Co-Mayo company, Malone Farm Machinery, won the overall award for an established engineering company at the 2020 Innovation Arena for its new 16 unit bale chaser.
Lorcan Allen on 5 October 2020
Watch: machine learning and AI that could transform global poultry industry
Iamus Technologies has the potential to be one of the most exciting start-up agri-tech companies to emerge from Ireland in many years. Lorcan Allen reports.
Lorcan Allen on 4 October 2020
MagGrow growth story should inspire future ag-tech start-ups
Lorcan Allen looks back on the success of Irish ag-tech company MagGrow, which first tasted success at the 2016 Innovation Arena.
Lorcan Allen on 3 October 2020
Third Arm scoops safety award at 2020 Innovation Arena
The Third Arm device offers a lot of potential to improve farm safety as it helps eliminate the need for a human at the back of a tractor when attaching an implement. Lorcan Allen reports.
Lorcan Allen on 1 October 2020
Watch: Sligo company aims to solve quad theft problem with new innovation
Quad bike thefts have become a major problem in Ireland. Lorcan Allen reports on the Sligo-based company that has developed a new security innovation to make them a thing of the past.
Lorcan Allen on 29 September 2020
Watch: Dromone wins safety award for ground-breaking new HAL system
The Co-Meath based engineering company was awarded the safety award for an established company at the 2020 Innovation Arena because of the clear safety benefits the HAL system delivers.
Lorcan Allen on 28 September 2020
Watch: a decade of Innovation at the Ploughing
This year the Innovation Arena celebrated 10 years of showcasing the finest technology in Irish agriculture. James Maloney of Enterprise Ireland looks at the growth of the event over the last decade.
Lorcan Allen on 26 September 2020
Start-ups: All you need to know to grow your business
From finance to technical expertise, start-ups companies in Ireland can avail of a huge array of supports to help grow their business. All they need to do is ask, writes Lorcan Allen.
Lorcan Allen on 18 September 2019
Brexit-proofing Ireland’s cheese industry
Many Irish dairy co-ops found themselves in a tricky situation after the Brexit vote. Lorcan Allen examines how Carbery Group has invested to diversify its business into new markets.
Lorcan Allen on 18 September 2019
Diversification the name of the game at Oakpark Foods
In a relatively short period, Oakpark Foods has diversified its product range in order to win new business in Europe. Lorcan Allen reports.
Lorcan Allen on 18 September 2019
The digitisation of stainless steel
From data collection to animal nutrition, a lot more is expected from farm machinery today. Lorcan Allen speaks to Robbie Walker and Matt Higgins from Keenan to hear how the company is adapting.
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