Smart solutions for Irish farming

A partnership to create smart agriculture technologies, which will increase Irish competitiveness in the agri-food sector, has been signed by Tyndall National Institute and Teagasc.

The Irish agricultural sector is of vital importance, contributing €24bn to the national economy, accounting for 10% of national exports, and is directly responsible for 7.7% of national employment.

Through the partnership, the two organisations will work together to secure maximum EU Horizon 2020 funding and create up to 10 graduate research positions. Horizon 2020 is a new funding programme for research and innovation and is part of the drive to create growth and jobs across Europe in response to the economic crisis.