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Irish co-founded crop science start-up Wild Bio acquires F1 Seed

Wild Bio, founded in 2021 by Dr Ross Hendron and Irish man Prof Steve Kelly, specialises in crop genetics by researching genetic solutions that developed through evolution. Read mo...

Watch: Inside Ireland’s first on-farm grass biorefinery and AD plant

The country’s first on-farm integrated grass biorefinery and anaerobic digestion (AD) demonstration plant is aiming to unlock the full income potential of our grasslands. The €3 mi...

Tool to help growers with labour wins top prize at Tullamore Show

A tool developed by a man in Co. Cork which aims to help growers deal with labour issues has won a top prize at the 2026 Tullamore FBD National Livestock Show. John O’Neill’s EcoLa...

Antrim demo hill farm turning to tech to boost output

The benefits of managing hill farms proactively have been confirmed by research and development work carried out in Northern Ireland. This approach allows for balancing the food ou...

‘Tis the season for agri-innovation

By Marie Walsh With farm incomes forecast to fall relative to 2025 levels, innovation and diversification are likely to be high on the agenda for many farmers. Teagasc is forecasti...

Measuring carbon the ‘new frontier’ for Irish tillage farming

The low carbon footprint of Irish grains is well-known among tillage farmers, but they can now use the digital platform AgNav to get an accurate figure tailored to their own farm....

Ireland’s Technological Ecosystem: Strengthening Global Operations Through Agile Telecommunication Architecture

Over the last 20 years, Ireland has become the leading technology gateway to Europe. Located in Dublin, alongside thriving tech hubs in Cork, Galway and Limerick, the “Silicon Dock...

Explore smart sheep farming tech at NI open days

A series of open days focused on “smart sheep farming” are set to take place in Northern Ireland next month. Sheep equipment and technology company Cotter Agritech, will be joined...

Agri-food firms urged to engage with bioeconomy research project

BiOrbic has launched a second industry collaboration call seeking to drive research and innovation in Ireland’s bioeconomy. Ireland’s National Bioeconomy Research Centre brings tog...

Farmers invited to take part in Arable Coast Environment project

Farmers managing tillage land along Ireland’s south and south-east coasts are being invited to apply to participate in the Arable Coast Environment (ACE) European Innovation Partne...

Ireland’s first on-farm grass biorefinery unveiled in Cork to cut waste

Irish co-founded agritech start-up Moa closes £22.2m Series C round

The agricultural biotech start-up was co-founded in 2017 by Prof Liam Dolan of Dublin and Clément Champion. Read more: Irish co-founded agritech start-up Moa closes £22.2m Series...

Agri-waste-fuelled Meath biomethane plant connects to gas network

A €30 million facility in Nobber, Co. Meath that converts agri-food waste into biomethane is now connected to Ireland’s national gas network. The company produces renewable gas fro...

Moorepark Technology records €176,000 loss for 2025

Moorepark Technology Ltd has recorded a loss of €176,000 for the 2025 financial year, according to its financial statements for last year. Moorepark Technology is a joint venture c...

FarmOps heads to Tullamore Show 2026 – come visit us at Stand L8

Following a fantastic debut at the Tullamore Show in 2025, FarmOps is returning this year bigger and better than ever. For the first time, FarmOps will have its own dedicated stand...

Biomethane plant connected to gas network for first time in Ireland

A biomethane plant has been connected to the National Gas Network in Ireland for the first time. Bia Energy is the first company in the sector to inject biomethane gas directly int...

Irish-led project aims to transform dairy-beef farming

Teagasc is to play a leading role in a major European drive to help family farms get more from grass-fed dairy-beef. The national body is spearheading a new “Better-Calf” project,...

Agri-Food Regulator launches new look for Ploughing 2026

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) has previewed its new larger stand for this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Attendees are invited to drop by to chat about the...

Event for digital developers and farmers on ways to cut paperwork

An event will take place in October which will see digital developers and data analysts work with the agri-sector to explore new ways to cut back on paperwork for farmers. The EU-w...

AgriStart launches in Romania to support early-stage agrifood startups

Romanian founders developing solutions for agriculture and the food industry can apply until September 7 for AgriStart, a new support program for early-stage agrifood startups. Ten...

Rain Enhancement Technologies Recognized With 2026 "AgTech Climate Innovation of the Year" by AgTech Breakthrough

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe

Driving ag tech forward

—Part trade show, part conference and part ag tech matchmaking, the FIRA USA conference comes to Washington state in October. Free for growers, the event aims to build connections...

Farmers to gain control with John Deere AI assistant data tool

John Deere has shown off its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called JD that aims to simplify data processing on farms. The American company is updating its ‘John Deere O...

Sustainability at core of grassland crop trials in Tipperary

Farmers have been given a hands-on insight into how sustainability can be promoted in tillage and grass platforms with evidence supported by crop trials. It was part of the recent...