innovation
Contributor on 14 Jun 2018
35 Irish companies exhibit at Fieldays in New Zealand
Fieldays, New Zealand's version of the National Ploughing Championships, kicked off on Wednesday this week.
William Conlon on 18 Jun 2018
Technical Innovation Award winners
There were two gold, five silver and three certificates of commendations awarded by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS).
Alistair Chambers on 13 Jun 2018
Four companies chosen to pitch for a major US innovation award
A new award has been started in California for Automation and technology in Agriculture. Alistair Chambers reports.
Lorcan Allen on 15 Jun 2018
20 minutes with: Thia Hennessy of UCC on Ireland's food island image
Lorcan Allen speaks to Prof Thia Hennessy, dean of the Business School at University College Cork (UCC) on the future of CAP and the demand for graduates in the Irish food industry.
Emmet Landy on 15 Jun 2018
Technology the key to growing Ireland's export potential
Irish farmers are one of the world leaders when it comes to efficient production but we have an opportunity to grow further and explore new markets such as China, using technology.
Emily Smith on 11 Jun 2018
Bayer set to acquire Monsanto
Bayer announced it plans to close the acquisition of Monsanto this week.
Lorcan Allen on 06 Jun 2018
20 minutes with Michael Finegan, Boyne Valley Cheese
Lorcan Allen speaks to Michael Finegan, founder of Boyne Valley Cheese, on his recent win at the British cheese awards.
Eoin Lowry on 07 Jun 2018
R&D investment is unacceptably low, says Enterprise Ireland chief
Eoin Lowry discusses the importance of the agri-food sector with Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland.
Contributor on 31 May 2018
Long read: mushroom magic - turning horse manure into hard cash
Brendan Dunleavy looks at how Irish mushroom growers converted fungus to fresh food and horse manure into hard cash.
on 24 May 2018
Kildare agribusiness wins National Enterprise Award for 2018
Two brothers have claimed the top prize at the National Enterprise Awards with their agribusiness as local enterprise offices celebrate ‘20 Years of Winners’. Una Sinnott reports.
Justin McCarthy on 23 May 2018
Editorial: using technology to get closer to the consumer
Although new technologies can be disruptive, their development is key to driving innovation.
Eoin Lowry on 17 May 2018
Sprouting innovation
Innovation is seen as the most important driver of growth in this year’s Irish Farmers Journal/KPMG Agribusiness survey.
Thomas Hubert on 10 May 2018
Former ABP boss on new Food Wise innovation committee
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has appointed a team of three to drive innovation in agriculture under the Food Wise 2025 strategy.
Donal Magner on 09 May 2018
What else can we do with wood?
Irish and European experts will take wood outside its comfort zone to explore its potential in the bioeconomy at the national forestry conference in Enfield on 30 May. Donal Magner reports.
Lorcan Allen on 21 May 2018
Long read: cracking the egg market with on-farm vending machines
Dutch farming is intensive and production focused. But some farmers have found ways to innovate, almost literally at the farm gate, writes Lorcan Allen.
Michael Keaveny on 03 May 2018
UK farming income increases by nearly £1.7bn
Increased output across most sectors led to increased farm income in 2017.
Alistair Chambers on 02 May 2018
Tractors take centre stage at world-famous museum
One of the most famous museum in the world, the Smithsonian in Washington DC, has designated 2018 as the year of the tractor.
Emmet Landy on 11 May 2018
Farm safety at the heart of student innovation awards
Innovation for the future was the name of the game at the Student Enterprise Awards.
on 01 May 2018
€15m for small-scale food producers
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring have announced new support for artisan and small food and beverage businesses.
Thomas Hubert on 26 Apr 2018
€22m funding for Glanbia-led chemicals from milk project
The AgriChemWhey biorefinery aims to convert dairy waste into molecules usable in plastics and other industries.