#Farming - AgTech

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New tractor on a semi truck trailer
New tractor registrations so far this year up 5% on 2025 figures
Counties Cork, Wexford, and Tipperary delivered the highest number of new tractor registrations for July

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Locked gate
TAMS grants can help with cost of some security measures
Some farm safety measures under TAMS could double up and benefit farm security putting off opportunistic thieves, explains ICMSA Farm Business Committee chair Pat O'Brien

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

An aerial view of the rural landscape around Dublin Airport , Ireland, showing a patchwork of green fields divided by hedgerows
Total Teagasc income amounted to €248m in 2025
The Tegaasc Annual Report noted a total income of €248m, the sale of land and buildings in Dublin for €1.6m, and the pressure on the Irish mushroom industry with only one available fungicide

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

ACORNS 12 applications now open
ACORNS 12 applications now open
The programme aimed at bringing together and supporting rural female entrepreneurs has officially opened applications for its 12th cycle

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Horse stall with horses poking heads out
Department launches new equine herd profiles and census
They are another step in equine traceability and welfare by linking every equine to a physical location, a responsible person and tracking movements from birth to death or export

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Tirlán names farmers as part of FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network
Tirlán names farmers as part of FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network
Tirlán has announced its eight Lighthouse farms which will host Farm Elevate farm walks reflecting the diversity and efficiency of modern dairy farming

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

New joint programme between Dairygold and Teagasc launched
New joint programme between Dairygold and Teagasc launched
A new four-year programme between Dairygold and Teagasc will support Dairygold suppliers to improve profitability, resilience and sustainability on farms

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Ministers launch forestry hub and forestry ambassador initiatives
Ministers launch forestry hub and forestry ambassador initiatives
A forestry hub and the ambassador campaign is aimed to help educate and centralise information for land owners to learn more about forestry

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Beautiful view of a river flowing near the dense forest in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Local Authority Waters Programme announces rebrand
Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) have announced it will rebrand and continue under the name: River Basin Management Service

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Fields of Ireland
Long-term funding recommended to address climate change and biodiversity loss
Farmers need long-term funding, clarity on future policy, and support to maintain local ecosystems and prevent further biodiversity loss, report says

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Biomethane capital grants worth €19m to be issued
Biomethane capital grants worth €19m to be issued
Successful applicants for capital grants for development of the biomethane sector include companies in Dublin, Donegal, Meath, Kildare, Tipperary and Laois

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026
Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026
The primary aim of robotics is to relieve farmers of physically demanding and time-intensive tasks, improve operational accuracy, and address the growing shortage of qualified labour in agriculture

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Wooden Logs with Forest on Background
Minister opens third tranche of grants for sustainable forest harvesting machinery
The grant is now open to a wider range of applicants, including forestry producer groups and licensed hauliers, as well as forestry contractors

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Hereford cattle
Incoming changes to Terminal and Replacement indexes set for July
ICBF will be implementing changes updating some economic values, such as carcass weight and gestation, to better reflect current and future market conditions

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Quality Milk Awards announces 12 finalists
Quality Milk Awards announces 12 finalists
Finalists across 12 co-ops have been shortlisted as finalists for the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Ireland secures European AgriTech testing network through MTU
Ireland secures European AgriTech testing network through MTU
MTU has joined a European network of test and experimentation facilities for the agrifood sector giving Irish AgriTech and food SMEs access to advanced testing and validation services

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Storage of manure
Macra calls for increased TAMS to deliver water quality improvements
Macra has said if the Government wants to take water quality seriously it must not make measures a burden but rather support farmers in improving infrastructure development

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Carbery and Teagasc renew West Cork sustainability programme for another five years
Carbery and Teagasc renew West Cork sustainability programme for another five years
The nearly three decade long programme aims to develop farm profitability, grassland management, milk quality and sustainability across the region

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

'We’re all in this together': Cork farmers hear water quality measures at stakeholder event
'We’re all in this together': Cork farmers hear water quality measures at stakeholder event
A Blackwater Catchment water quality event hosted by Teagasc, Dairygold and the Agricultural Science Association showcased measures to help farmers improve local water quality.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award
Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award
Wexford farmer Liam Rochford has won the 2025 overall Pasture Progress Award, beating other county winners for the title.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition
New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition
Three water bodies in Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary are classified as being in 'bad' condition

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Enterprise Ireland hosted its fourth annual Food Innovation Summit at Croke Park and reported a 5% growth amounting to €16.98bn generated in food, drink, nutrition and climate tech

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Proveye and Grassland Agro have announced a new partnership which will utilise satellite imagery and AI interpretation to deliver continuous grass growth data and measurements

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Female veterinarian at work
Animal Health Ireland programme offers 26,000 free vet consultations for farmers
The Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health will open for registration from 11am on June 17

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath
Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath
Alltech's European headquarters has expanded its EU Applications Laboratory, which will focus on nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and renewable energy

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Sean Fitzgerald, a pioneer in sheep cheese production in Ireland, has become a recent digital convert in order to keep up with the times and imrpove his artisan cheese business

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Summit analyses future of breeding for Irish dairy industry
Summit analyses future of breeding for Irish dairy industry
Vistamilk hosted the Dairy Breeding Summit, which had over 100 stakeholders in attendance, questioning what the future of Irish dairy breeding might look like.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards
TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards
The Future Timber Design Awards were developed to encourage sustainable and innovative timber design and construction

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Herd of white sheep with black head on the road.
National Sheep Conference to be held in Galway in June
The new conference format will blend talks, poster presentations and workshops to educate and engage sheep farmers on current issues and future policy

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Latest research highlighted at the all-island agriculture and land use conference
Latest research highlighted at the all-island agriculture and land use conference
The conference showcased 250 presentations exhibiting the latest science and research to help inform policy and land use and agricultural sustainability and resilience

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology
Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology
A research team from South East Technological University (SETU) have won the European Institute of Technology2025 Best Market Discovery Prize

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Irish-grown oats have untapped nutritional potential that could boost consumer health, study finds
Irish-grown oats have untapped nutritional potential that could boost consumer health, study finds
A new Teagasc study found some Irish-grown oats could provide more protein and cholesterol-lowering fibre that has been previously untapped

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Production At Baltika Breweries LLC As Growth Prospects In Russia Dented By Beer Turmoil
Global food companies commit to support regenerative agriculture
Carlsberg, Diageo, FrieslandCampina, and Mondelez are among the global food companies signing a shared declaration of intent to support regenerative agriculture

Wed, 20 May, 2026

That’s gas! – Biomethane production in modern Irish agriculture
That’s gas! — Biomethane production in modern Irish agriculture
Despite clear potential, biomethane remains underdeveloped in Ireland. Bridging the gap between ambition and delivery will depend on supports, infrastructure and farmer buy-in

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Jack Perry receives Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold award
Jack Perry receives Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholars Gold award
Jack Perry, a PhD student studying aphid management for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) has won the Teagasc 2026 Walsh Scholar Gold Medal Award for his research work.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Teagasc mushroom innovation day looks to automation and the future
Teagasc mushroom innovation day looks to automation and the future
The event brought together researchers, growers and technology providers to look towards a more viable and sustainable future in mushroom production

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Close-up of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a pink flower
New radar technology could be critical for tracking pollinators
New radar technology could help aid research and policymaking by identifying pollinator insect species via 'wingbeat signatures'.

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Close up of calves on animal farm eating food. Meat industry concept.
Department of Agriculture announces €37.5m funding for agri-food, forest and bioeconomy research 
Feed additives in beef systems, AI disease surveillance and sustainable biorefinery approaches among 30 projects to receive funding

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Cattle carcass weights increasing in Newford demonstration farm, report finds
Cattle carcass weights increasing in Newford demonstration farm, report finds
Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm has credited steady carcass weight increases in its cattle thanks to genetic and grass management and overall efficiency

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

UCD-developed parasite detection tool now used in 850 labs worldwide
UCD-developed parasite detection tool now used in 850 labs worldwide
System designed to automate and digitise parasite detection on farms, offering faster and more consistent diagnostic tool for vets and laboratories

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Hand with electric plug on a background of electric tractor
Farm view: Electric tractors won’t fix a diesel crisis on farms
Hopes for electric farming took the Monarch Tractor start-up company in California to a valuation of $500m. Time magazine even named it one of 2023's best inventions, but the tractor was a total failure in real farming conditions

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Teagasc Beef 2026 LAUNCH
Teagasc announces open day for beef farmers to take place July
Event will feature the latest research and innovation in beef cattle farming

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality
Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality
The Teagasc 'Better Farming for Water' campaign has launched its Lee and Bandon-Ilen catchment action plan with Carbery as its industry lead of the implementation group

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Farmland in Ireland
Department opens Sheep Improvement Scheme to new entrants
When both the SIS and the National Sheep Welfare Scheme, which has an allocation of €22 million in 2026, are combined, they collectively offer financial support of up to €25 per ewe

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

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