The awards recognise a new product or service, launched within the past 12 months, that has revolutionised some aspect of dairy farming.

The winners were revealed at a ceremony held this evening (Friday, October 9) on the first day of the FBD National Dairy Show at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co. Cork.

A total of 9 companies, all of which are exhibiting at the FBD National Dairy Show, were selected as finalists for this year's awards across several categories: technology; scientific and engineering.

There were also awards on offer for sustainability and for the best start up company.

Grainne Hurley from Teagasc and Aoife Bergin of Gea Farm Technologies had the task of selecting this year's winners.

Innovation Awards

The judges chose Udder Logic's Automatic Dipping & Flushing System (ADF) as the overall winner of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show Innovation Awards.

The ADF system is an affordable add-on, designed to fit any make or configuration of dairy parlour.

It automates an essential post-milking process by accurately applying teat dip immediately after milking and automatically flushing each cluster between cows.

This creates a consistent hygiene routine, helping reduce human error and the risk of cross-contamination.

The ADF system can help contribute to fewer mastitis cases and lower somatic cell counts (SCC), supporting herd health, improved milk quality and cow longevity.

Udder Logic said that by automating labour intensive tasks, the ADF System saves time and helps increase productivity, making milking simpler, more efficient and consistent.

FBD National Dairy Show

It proved to be a very successful night for Udder Logic which was also named as the winner of the Engineering/Technology category, along with the Best Start Up.

The silver award in the Engineering/Technology section was presented to the Dairygold Gateway App.

The app is the primary digital communication and engagement platform connecting Dairygold with members.

The winner of the Science section was Interchem for its pour-on product, FerAppease.

FerAppease is designed to reduce the effects of stress by calming and relaxing the animal.

Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (mBAS) is a natural pheromone secreted from the cow's udder that calms the calf during feeding.

FerAppease contains a synthetic analogue of mBAS designed to mimic this natural signal.

The silver award in the Science section went to Coyle Veterinary Products for Nova Calforce.

Alltech was named as the winner of the Sustainability Award for the nutrient-stabilising slurry treatment, Eminex.

Eminex is built to scale across species, technologies and countries, turning environmental progress into commercial value.