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EU upgrades satellite tech to detect early crop drought risks

The EU now has more detailed information for its crop monitoring reports.

NEWS 9 October 2026

EU upgrades satellite tech to detect early crop drought risks

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We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

New AI tool aims to take on-farm decision stress out of succession

NEWS 26 September 2026

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

NEWS 25 September 2026

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

NEWS 24 September 2026

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New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

New agriculture degree begins at Queen’s

The new agriculture degree is being delivered by Queen’s from the School of Biological Sciences building in Belfast.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Roscommon robot impresses at National Ploughing Championships

Driverless tractor from the west of Ireland could soon be seen in fields across the country.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

Watch: Reap Interactive, a startup going from strength to strength

Reap Interactive, an AgTech startup company, has developed data-driven monitoring technology and is going from strength to strength, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

Barber's pole worm detection technology, animal prescription app win awards

Telenostic - an AI technology which identifies barber's pole in a matter of minutes - is the 2026 Innovation Arena champion at the National Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

Drone company gets approval for drone-applied nutrition

Company can now apply fertiliser, lime, biostimulants, soil conditioners and more by drone in Ireland.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Niamh Murphy spoke to some of this year’s agricultural science graduates about their roles in the future of farming.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Seeking an additional income stream alongside the family dairy farm, Caileam Loughman became one of Ireland’s first customers to take delivery of the SoilEssentials SKAI spot sprayer.

FARM MACHINERY 9 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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