Innovation
Barry Murphy on 18 Jan 2022
Research call to protect and restore soils
Some €62m in funding is available to Irish researchers who apply for an initiative which will look to protect and restore soils.
Barry Murphy on 15 Jan 2022
‘Bottomless bucket’ for rearing pet lambs
Three Meath girls have invented a device which could create efficiencies for Irish lamb and calf rearing.
Janine Kennedy on 12 Jan 2022
Vertical farming: the future of Irish horticulture?
Combined with traditional farming methods, vertical farming systems are showing promise for future-proofing Irish food production. Janine Kennedy writes
Janine Kennedy on 12 Jan 2022
Agri careers: Q&A with Brian O’Reilly of Emerald Greens vertical farm
From growing mushrooms to developing a climate-controlled vertical farm, Brian O’Reilly discusses his transition into hydroponic vertical farming.
Gary Abbott on 12 Jan 2022
Watch: John Deere showcases fully autonomous tractor at US tech event
John Deere revealed its first fully autonomous tractor at last week’s Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2022) in Las Vegas. The technology will be available to farmers in North America later this year
Gary Abbott on 09 Dec 2021
Gold medal for German gantry tractor
The NexaT carrier tractor has been awarded the gold medal at the recent Agritechnica 2022 Innovation Awards, announced by the DLG.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 01 Dec 2021
Bobcat compact loaders get iPhone remote control
Bobcat loader owners (from J to R-Series) with selectable joystick controls dating as far back as 2004, can now control their loaders remotely via an app, using an iPhone or iPad.
Barry Murphy on 01 Dec 2021
Teagasc appoints new director of research
Teagasc said Professor Pat Dillon is internationally recognised as a leading scientist in sustainable, pasture-based livestock production.
Barry Murphy on 23 Nov 2021
Methane-reducing start-up company scoops €20,000 prize
Bovine methane belches and slurry emissions are to be cut by a biotech start-up whose mission is to equip farmers with solutions that ensure their businesses are profitable and sustainable.
on 15 Nov 2021
Paving the way for dairy sustainability at Vistamilk SFI Research Centre
With Science Week kicking off, we spoke with Vistamilk post-doctoral researcher Jonathan Herron about the advances being made in the area of farm sustainability and technology.
on 15 Nov 2021
Your ideas wanted to direct the future of research and innovation
As part of Science Week 2021, which starts this Sunday, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) are encouraging members of the public to engage in the national Creating Our Future campaign.
Barry Murphy on 15 Nov 2021
Ruminant methane emissions to drop with seaweed additive – Teagasc
Seaweed is a renewable, natural resource found in all coastal climatic zones and is naturally rich in protein as well as other bioactive compounds of benefit to animal health, according to Teagasc.
Rachel Donovan on 12 Nov 2021
Sustainable agri-food sector needs private sector funding - Nuffield conference
Nuffield Ireland hosted its annual conference, which involved panel discussion from Declan Kelleher, Tom Arnold, Karina Pierce and Tadhg Buckley around the challenges facing the agricultural industry.
Pat O'Toole on 12 Nov 2021
‘No threat to farmers’ payments’ - Minister McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture has moved quickly to reassure farmers following the Taoiseach’s comment that sectors will pay if they do not reach climate targets.
Barry Murphy on 10 Nov 2021
New ‘supercomputer’ to improve short-term weather forecasting
Met Éireann says new renewable supercomputer will enable farmers to make 'earlier decisions to protect and better manage their crops and livestock'.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Oct 2021
EIMA highlights: Alpego showcases prototype self-aligning distribution head
Italian cultivation equipment manufacturer Alpego showcased a prototype electromechanical self-aligning distribution head for its pneumatic seeders at EIMA last week.
Pat O'Toole on 15 Oct 2021
Pesticides being removed must be replaced, say industry representatives
The EU needs to speed up the authorisation process for bio-control, the Farm To Fork conference is told.
Stephen Robb on 13 Oct 2021
Agri technology helping to meet today’s challenges
Innovation in the agri technology sector continues to keep pace with the many challenges facing agriculture, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Slurryquip NPak system helps to futureproof farm nutrient management
Slurryquip founder Richard Fitzpatrick is using his 27 years of experience in the slurry industry to design a sweep of new technology to futureproof farm nutrient management, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
Back-saving invention turns into business venture in Tipperary
An invention to help protect his back during calving has turned into a business venture for Tipperary dairy farmer Jim Ryan, writes Stephen Robb.