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How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

Co Meath company, Dromone Engineering is a world-renowned player in the pickup hitch market, exporting 90% of its output and generating an annual turnover of €25 million, writes Michael Moroney

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

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Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

NEWS 29 July 2026

€175m in rural water funding announced

€175m in rural water funding announced

NEWS 27 July 2026

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

NEWS 27 July 2026

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 15 June 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

AgrifoodTEF brings together research centres, test facilities and industry partners across Europe to help companies develop digital and automation technologies for agriculture and food production.

NEWS 15 June 2026

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

Weeding robots among specialist machinery used in new Teagasc project

A collaboration between Teagasc, growers and industry is evaluating mechanical weeding technologies, machinery sharing and collaborative production systems for organic tillage and vegetable farms.

NEWS 15 June 2026

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

UCD marks 100 years of agricultural education with new book

The book, titled 'A History of Agriculture at UCD', looks at the origins, evolution and impact of agricultural education at UCD since its establishment.

NEWS 15 June 2026

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 15 June 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 15 June 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 15 June 2026

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