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Cows tested with VR glasses to ‘improve mood’ of herd

November 27, 2019

A prototype of virtual reality (VR) glasses was tested on dairy cows on a farm in Russia to improve cow conditions, according to…

Farmers called to voice their views at first ‘Smart Farming’ workshop

May 10, 2019

Agri-Business

An open invitation has been extended to farmers of all types for an upcoming workshop on ‘Smart Farming’ being held in Maynooth University,…

‘Old grading machines need to go into the recycling bin’

May 1, 2019

Agri Politics

The current grading system at Irish meat plants has been described as “completely outdated” as they are unable to provide “real-time information” to…

‘Cream of crop’ expected at Cork AgTech Convention

February 26, 2019

Agri-Business

The upcoming Agtech Convention promises to bring the “cream of the crop” from the agricultural technology sector to the limelight. Being hosted in…

‘IFA needs radical reform to remain relevant for future generations’ – Downey

October 5, 2018

Agri Politics

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) must undergo “radical reform” if it is to remain relevant for future generations, former IFA president, Eddie Downey,…

Harper Adams harvest…with no drivers?

August 27, 2018

Machinery

The Hands Free Hectare team at Harper Adams has successfully harvested its second crop using its self-drive combine harvester and achieved unloading on…

Aurivo farmers ‘lead mobile revolution’ with new milk app

June 21, 2018

Dairy

Information is now available at the drop of a hat for all Aurivo milk suppliers – both north and south of the border…

How one farmer reduced SCC by over 300,000 cells/ml with technology

June 1, 2018

Farming near Mountbellew, Co. Galway, Niall Dermody milks a herd of predominately British Friesian cows under a spring-calving system. The cows are currently…