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April 28, 2021 5:19 pm Ireland has the potential to become “a real leader” in agricultural technology (agtech), as long as the “right ecosystem” is created for companies to be able to collaborate and help each other grow. With researchers estimating that the total value of the agtech market could reach $22.5 billion by 2025 globally, rising from $9 billion in 2020; there is reason for optimism and continued innovation according to Padraig Hennessy, CEO of Terra NutriTECH and chairman of newly-launched Agtech Ireland. ‘An emerging sector’ The idea for Agtech Ireland came from Henn...

March 9, 2021 10:07 am Farm management software firm Herdwatch has revealed two high-level appointments at an online event today (Tuesday, March 9). Herdwatch CEO Fabien Peyaud announced the key appointments during a well-attended online Agtech event today, organised by [email protected], a member-led organisation representing over 200 companies from the technology sector in the south west of Ireland. First off, Pat Bolger has just joined the Herdwatch business in a hands-on chief technology officer (CTO) role, where he will lead a team of over 20 product and technology experts building the ...