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Enterprise Ireland CEO to depart for new role next year
Noel Bardon
The agency's current CEO will step down in March and it is planned executive director Kevin Sherry will fill the position on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.
17 November 2024 Agri Technology
Who are Ireland’s agtech innovators?
Stephen Robb profiles some of the companies developing products and services to meet the challenges facing the agricultural sector .
5 November 2024 Buildings
Techrete targets 50% carbon reduction in concrete
One of Ireland’s largest pre-cast concrete suppliers has launched a new line of products aimed at reducing carbon production by as much as 50%.
Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards 2024
The need for farmers & food producers to adapt and integrate digital solutions and sustainable practises has never been greater, and trailblazing Irish agritech innovators are rising to the challenge.
Farm regulation needs to be streamlined - McGuinness
Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships, Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said there needs to be joined-up thinking from all sides on what farmers are being asked to do.
19 September 2024 News
Automatic decks and flatbed models from M-Tec Engineering
Alongside the launch of its Automatic Lift Deck trailer range, M-Tec Engineering officially debuted its brand new flatbed trailer range at the Ploughing.
18 September 2024 Farm machinery
Samco early planting film crowned champion of Innovation Arena at Ploughing
Samco, Easyfix and Reap Interactive all won at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena at Ploughing 2024.
17 September 2024 News
Innovation Arena finalists announced for Ploughing
The Irish agri-tech sector employs more than 4,700 people here and such Irish-owned companies generated sales of almost €1.6bn in 2023, with exports accounting for €1bn.
17 September 2024 News
New technologies on display at the Innovation Arena
The Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is a key platform for showcasing Irish capabilities in this area.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
M-Tec trailers set to return to Ratheniska with new innovations
Co Cavan trailer manufacturer, M-Tec Engineering is set to return to the Ploughing with a new flatbed trailer range and much more.
11 September 2024 News
Preparations 'taking shape' ahead of Ploughing 2024
Ploughing 2024 will take place from 17 to 19 September in Ratheniska, Co Laois, with over 300 competitors preparing to plough over the three days.
3 September 2024 News
How a cow breathalyser could help keep emissions under the limit
From farm safety to methane breathalysers and sheeting for sheds, there was a wide variety of farm innovations on display at the National Inventions Awards. Anne O’Donoghue reports.
28 August 2024 Feature