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The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

From everyday dairy farm automation to the growing potential of agricultural drones, this week's Agtech Focus explores how technology is changing Irish farming.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 18 October 2026

The technology already doing farm jobs and what drones could take on next

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Beef management: lime spreading, castration rules and autumn feeding

Beef management: lime spreading, castration rules and autumn feeding

MANAGEMENT 14 October 2026

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

NEWS 1 October 2026

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

NEWS 17 September 2026

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

Farm Tech Talk: generational renewal, livestock trade and grassland management

NEWS 11 September 2026

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 15 August 2026

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Aidan Brennan visits the Casey farm at Kiskeam as part of the judging for the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Precision features for Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader

Amazone has equipped the ZG-TX combination spreader with an integrated weighing system and automatic rate control for lime spreading.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Drop in cattle numbers sees fall in greenhouse gas emissions

Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% in 2030 compared to 2018. As of 2025, emissions have fallen by 14.5%.

NEWS 8 July 2026

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

Applying lime can help increase N, P and K efficiency in soils, reducing dependence on imported fertilisers.

NEWS 11 June 2026

Beef management: reseeding, liming and breeding bulls

Beef management: reseeding, liming and breeding bulls

Martin Merrick runs through some of the key things farmers need to consider regarding possibly reseeding amid dry weather, applying lime and looking after stock bulls.

MANAGEMENT 5 May 2026

Should you be testing the water filling your sprayer?

Should you be testing the water filling your sprayer?

Water hardness can affect the efficacy of plant protection products, particularly herbicides.

CROPS 28 April 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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