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NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

PTSB also announced the launch of a €250m lending fund for environmental and social investments.

NEWS 23 July 2026

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

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Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

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

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

NEWS 22 June 2026

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

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

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

NEWS 18 June 2026

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Editorial : failure to invest in research is like

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

Significant parts of the Irish food and beverage sector spend less on research and development than many of Ireland’s international competitors.

VIEWPOINTS 7 May 2026

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

Robodog could become an agronomist’s best friend

The Robodog won’t take over an agronomists job, but has the potential to examine crops very closely and deliver data quickly for use in recommendations.

NEWS 7 May 2026

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 7 May 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 7 May 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 7 May 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 7 May 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 7 May 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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