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Agriculture and the age of AI
Stephen Robb
In this week's special focus feature on agritechnology, we discuss how artificial intelligence is already playing a role in agriculture and could be set to play a much greater one in the near future.
13 November 2024 Agri Technology
Ag drone demo attracts interest
Drone demonstration day held at Golden Vale Research, which drew interest from both farmers and the industry.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Producing nutrient-dense food in west Cork
Steve Collins’ lifelong dedication to fighting malnutrition has taken him all over the world and lives on through his current ‘passion project’– a small hill farm in west Cork, writes Brendan Dunford.
Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Prevention and swift action best in vermin control
A dip in temperatures and reduced natural food supplies will generally coincide with an increased challenge from rodents trying to make their way indoors.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Establishing and maintaining hedgerows this winter
Martin Merrick details some tasks that can be completed on far hedgerows to keep them in good health and functionality this winter.
6 November 2024 Sustainability
Things to remember for keeping milking parlours going this winter
Advice for dairy farmers as they prepare for winter and adverse weather events.
6 November 2024 Winter Feed
Shake the frost: keeping the water flowing this winter
Key maintenance tips regarding water and pumps this winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland
Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Irish pigmeat sold around the world
There may be just a few hundred commercial pig farmers but they underpin the third most valuable category of Irish agri-food exports.
3 November 2024 Pigs
Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities
Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.
2 November 2024 Pigs
Huge progress made in the 30 years of Teagasc pig conferences
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’ special pig focus and what’s included.
30 October 2024 Pigs