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INNOVATION ARENA DIRECTORY 2019

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ForewordJulie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland

Welcome to the 2019 Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena, in conjunction with the National Ploughing Association.

The Innovation Arena is a showcase of the very best of enterprise and innovation from across a number of Ireland’s agricultural sectors. 2019 marks our sixth year co-hosting the Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships. The demand to exhibit designs and innovations is high, and this year we are pleased to give over fifty indigenous businesses with global ambition the opportunity to display their products and services to global buyers and partners. Our own indigenous agri-tech sector employs in the region of 4,300 people while some 70% of the employment generated in the agri-food sector are based outside of the capital, meaning they directly support regional development and sustain quality jobs in our regions. With advances in technology, a strong and competitive food industry in Ireland is underpinned by the support of a vibrant agri-tech sector. Enterprise Ireland continues to encourage agri- business clients to focus on innovation to ensure Ireland continues to provide products and services addressing evolving market needs and thereby achieving continued growth. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit New Zealand as part of Field Days, the largest agriculture show in the Southern Hemisphere. At every turn, Ireland’s meaningful impact on forging a sustainable future for agriculture was clear to see.

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Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland

From a global perspective, Ireland continues to make considerable contributions towards discovering new technologies and achieving advances in agriculture. We must however acknowledge the unique challenges that SMEs are facing. As one of our closest trading partners, the potential for a hard Brexit has presented us with an enormous challenge, and the importance of preparing and taking action in advance of the potential disruption is paramount. Looking to new global markets and their untapped potential for growth in business is a key focus of Enterprise Ireland and as part of our Inward Buyer Programme more than 100 buyers from all four corners of the globe will visit the Innovation Arena this week to see first-hand the world-class innovation Ireland offers. I wish all exhibitors and visitors, both domestic and from elsewhere across the world, an enjoyable and productive time at the National Ploughing Championships, 2019.

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About Innovation Arena 2019Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships has become the country’s go-to showcase to recognise new start-up businesses and well-known companies introducing new designs to the market that are set for global exports.

With the support of the National Ploughing Association, the Innovation Arena exhibits the very best of inventiveness within the agricultural sector in Ireland.

There have been big developments in the past twelve months including a 16% increase in the number of agri-companies In Ireland reporting growth in their business. This is positive and demonstrates that even in the face of uncertainty, it’s a sector that is resilient and still has room to prosper.

Close to 100 applicants from across the agriculture spectrum sought to be a part of the arena this year. Enterprise Ireland’s evaluation committee selected it’s top 50 entrants and in June they were invited to exhibit as Innovation Arena finalists. Since their selection, these finalists have undertaken the ‘Boot-camp Innovation Challenge’ which was held in preparation for this year’s arena. Each of the fifty exhibitors own business pitch has formed a central component of the panels judging for the Innovation Arena Awards and competition is tough.

Within the Innovation Arena itself, the future of the Irish agri-tech industry will be on full display with everything from new machinery to software solutions that streamline processes and aid farm management.

Among the objectives of hosting the Innovation Arena is its scope to identify individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies with high potential and support them to boost or accelerate their business’s growth. The total prize fund includes a top prize of €10,000 for the award of most innovative start-up.This year, Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Farm to Fork’ report compiled in collaboration with the Irish Farmers Journal, will be launched during the programme of events. The report highlights Ireland’s prominence among other international countries competing in the agri-tech and agri-engineering industries and details the growth across the sector as a whole.

The overseas interest in the Innovation Arena continues to grow each year and this year has been no different. Sencrop from Lille, France and New Zealand’s, Zero Harm Farm are both in the Innovation Arena and showcasing at the National Ploughing Championships for the first time.

Enterprise Ireland continues to strive to boost Irish exports and connect more Irish companies with potential investors from the four corners of the globe. Over 100 prospective international buyers will visit the arena this week and each exhibitor will have useful opportunity to network and pitch their business.

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Changes in 2019

This year sees a bigger international involvement in the Innovation Arena, with over 100 buyers from twelve countries attending events throughout the championships

The only ‘Double Decker Innovation Arena’ to host more overseas buyers and presentations on the agri-food, agri-tech and life science industries

The official launch of the Enterprise Ireland ‘Farm to Fork’ report in collaboration with the Irish Farmers Journal

The introduction of the award for Best Investor Pitch with a cash prize of €1,000

International presentations from New Zealand and the Netherlands on Agri-technology

The new ‘Machinery Yard’ showcases the very latest in innovative, contemporary plant engineering and farm equipment design

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– Agri-Engineering Start-Up– Agri-Engineering Established Company– Agri-Technology Start-up– Agri-Technology Established Company– Agri-Environmental– Research Emerging from Third Level Institute– IFAC best newcomer award, exclusive for 1st time participants– One-to-Watch– Anna May McHugh Female Leadership in Agriculture Perpetual Trophy – Overall Winner in the established company category

– Safety Award– Young Innovator of the Year– International Award– The best Investor Pitch Award, €1,000 cash prize– Alfred Cox Founder’s Perpetual Trophy – overall winner of the best start-up innovation (cash prize €5,000)

Innovation Arena Awards to be presented on Monday, September 16th 2019

Innovation Arena Awards to be presented on Wednesday, September 18th 2019

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Enterprise Europe Network

Innovation 4 Growth (I4G)

EMAIL: joe.fox@enterprise-ireland.comLOCATION: WorldwideWEBSITE: een-ireland.ie TELEPHONE: 01 727 2880

EMAIL: daryl.regan@enterprise-Ireland.comWEBSITE: enterprise-ireland.comTELEPHONE: 01 7272772

The Enterprise Europe Network supports all SMEs innovate and grow on an international scale.

The Enterprise Europe Network is a key instrument in the EU’s strategy to boost growth and employment. The Network is active in more than 60 countries worldwide and brings together 3,000 experts from more than 600 member organisations throughout the world. It combines international business expertise with local knowledge to help you take your innovation into new markets.

Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) enables CEOs and their senior teams embed innovative thinking and a genuine culture of innovation within their businesses. By combining best practice in innovation management with a practical, action-oriented approach, I4G stimulates the creation of new business models, services, products and processes. These, in turn, deliver greater value to customers and stimulate measurable profit growth.

Module by module the programme will enable you to develop and implement a growth strategy based on innovation; develop key leadership skills and apply management practices that support a culture of innovation; acquire a practical toolkit to enable continuous innovation that boosts exports, sales, jobs and productivity; develop sustainable innovation processes, practices and mindset to sustain innovation well beyond the programme.

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Mentor Network

New Frontiers Programme

EMAIL: amanda.kirk@enterprise-ireland.comWEBSITE: enterprise-ireland.com TELEPHONE: 01 7272899

EMAIL: newfrontiers@enterprise-ireland.comWEBSITE: newfrontiers.ieTELEPHONE: 01 7272561

Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to support Irish companies to achieve global success. The Mentor Network Programme helps these companies to grow faster and survive longer. One of the most effective ways we do this is by matching new, early stage and established business owners with experienced business mentors. We have a panel of around 400 highly experienced business people, entrepreneurs and founders with international commercial business development experience. The Mentor Network is open to eligible Enterprise Ireland client companies employing between 10 and 249 people. Our mentors offer a confidential sounding board to help you and your company develop.

New Frontiers is Ireland’s national entrepreneur development programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland and delivered by seasoned business practitioners and entrepreneurs through 14 Institutes of Technology across Ireland. It differs from privately-funded accelerator programmes in that it focuses on developing the skills and capabilities of the entrepreneur; progressing their early-stage ideas from business concept to investable business. Since 2012 over 4,000 individuals have completed Phase 1 and 2 of the programme.

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Research, Development, and Innovation Funding

EI Technology Gateway Network

EMAIL: rdcoreunit@enterprise-ireland.comWEBSITE: globalambition.ie TELEPHONE: 01 7272120

EMAIL: tfitzmaurice@technologygateway.ieWEBSITE: technologygateway.ie TELEPHONE: 01 7082955

Responding to the threats and opportunities posed by Brexit demands innovation. For all product, service or process improvement projects, we have a range of supports available to help companies grow their sales, employment and profits.

Visit us in the Innovation Arena to learn more about Entrprise Ireland’s RD&I Funding Supports, and to find the best option for your company and project now.

Companies across Ireland are collaborating with the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network to develop new and innovative products and services and deliver smart-solutions to everyday challenges. Through the Technology Gateways, start-ups, SMEs and MNCs are leveraging the expertise of over 300 industry-focused researchers and engineers, together with specialist equipment and test facilities, to work on projects which are leading to increased revenues and employment opportunities.

The Technology Gateway Clusters deliver near-to-market solutions for Irish based businesses in the areas of Internet of Things (Applied IoT), Engineering Materials & Design (EMD Ireland), and Food & Beverage Technologies (Irish Food Tech).

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Company Page number

Enterprise Europe Network 6Innovation 4 Growth (I4G) 6Mentor Network 7New Frontiers Programme 7Research, Development, and Innovation Funding 8EI Technology Gateway Network 8Acorns 12Agrionica Limited 12Agrinet HerdApp & Cashminder 13Anuland, FieldSense 13Ark Farm Innovations, ArkAline LCF 14Beotanics Ltd 14Bracken Enterprise 15Campion Pumps 15CombiLift 16Cow Start Calcium 16Dairy Geyser Ltd 17Dairymaster Mission Control 17Dickson Agrisolutions 18Dutch Agri Food Innovations 18-19Equine MediRecord 19FarmCompare.com 20Farmeye 20Flash Records 21Global Empire Hydraulic Connections 21Hand Engineering Ltd, Mini Grazer 22HeatCalving.com 22HerdEye 23Herdwatch 23IFAC 24

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Company Page number

InTouchGo 24JC Engineering 25JFC Agri 25Krunch Kart 26LH Weigh-Pro 26MacTec, CNC Systems 27Maynooth University, MaynoothWorks 27MCCI, Tyndall National Institute 28Micron Agritech, Tástáil 28Munster Bovine 29O’Donnell Engineering 29Orbital Bale Handler 30Probio Carbon 30Reave Technology 31Sencrop 31Shanks Engineering Ltd, Shanks Slurry Tanker 32SAMCO, Silage Wheel Loader Extensions 32Strongbó 33The Agrify Tailpainter 33The Cotter Crate 34Traxsit Limited 34Undergraduate Engineering Projects at GMIT (UEP@GMIT) 35WeighRite 35 Woodco Renewable Energy Ltd 36Yard King 36Zero Harm Farm 37Exhibitors by county 38-39Innovation Arena 2019 - Exhibitor List 40-41

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ACORNS

Agrionica Limited

EMAIL: info@acorns.ieLOCATION: Oldcastle, Co. MeathWEBSITE: acorns.ie TELEPHONE: 01 8450770

EMAIL: damir@agrionica.comLOCATION: Carlow, Co. CarlowWEBSITE: agrionica.comTELEPHONE: 085 1810882

ACORNS - Accelerating the Creation of Nascent Start-ups - is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. We are currently looking for candidates for ACORNS 5 from early stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. Those interested in receiving an application form should register on the website www.acorns.ie and one will be sent to them. Further information can be found on the website and a detailed brochure can be downloaded with key dates. Completed applications must be received by 20th September. Thanks to the support of the Department, there is no charge for successful candidates to participate in ACORNS.

Agrionica Limited is a hand-held device that can help determine the nutriental content of a farmers crops including wheat, barley, rice and rye. By collecting data at the source, this product can help farmers learn more about the crops they grow and later use these details to predict the yield that they should expect from their land. Agrionica allows a farmer to interpret valuable information such as the level of protein, oil or moisture contained in their crops soil without needing to visit a laboratory for analysis. It’s a hassle free, less time consuming method of making a financial prognosis with greater precision.

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Agrinet HerdApp & Cashminder

Leading farm management software provider, Agrinet has produced a completely new herd management system designed to link your herd directly to ICBF and Agfood from your smartphone. HerdApp is all about speed, simplicity and getting all the basics done quickly while outside. It analyses all the available data related to a herd and delivers real time reports to the farmer, the advisor and the inspector. The focus is production, performance, fertility, milk quality, weight gain, as well as traceability. Another of Aginet’s useful tools is Cashminder, a financial package that allows a farmer to efficiently import data from banks and dairy companies to complete cash flow reports and budgets with minimum of effort. The combination of HerdApp and Cashminder is a powerful set of tools bound to increase profitability on any farm.

EMAIL: barry@agrinet.ieLOCATION: Kells, Co. MeathWEBSITE: agrinet.ieTELEPHONE: 085 1278087

Anuland, FieldSense

Anuland is a business with the aim to empower farmer sustainability – economically, socially and environmentally by developing AgTech solutions that help users gain more precision and control of their farming practices. One such solution is Anuland FieldSense©, a monitoring unit and interactive App that observes grassland above and below ground with the latest sensor technology to give a farmer accurate grass growth insights in real time. This tool can help a farmer achieve the full optimisation of a limited resource such as fertiliser, at the touch of a button and in turn bring about an increase in grass yield. Whether it’s your land, feed, fertiliser, labour or time this technology can help you deliver the most from your land.

EMAIL: info@anuland.comLOCATION: Shanagolden, Co. Limerick WEBSITE: anuland.com TELEPHONE: 069 60202

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Ark Farm Innovations, ArkAline LCF

At present, Ireland supplies 10% of all global infant milk formula, but the quality of the formula produced is under threat from chlorine residues and chlorates. A ban on the use of chlorine on dairy farms in Ireland has been set for the end of next year and while protein will not be removed, simply removing chlorine from detergents simply will not work. Ark Farm Innovations has developed a new detergent that is both Teagasc tested and approved and has been formulated for hard/soft water areas deposits. ArkAline LCF breaks down protein, fats, minerals, and creates a PH 12 while also inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Most uniquely this detergent can be used in hot or cold water. Removing one hot wash a day reduces your carbon footprint by 1.6 tons per year, using ArkAline LCF reduces it by 2.75.

Beotanics LtdEMAIL: michael@beotanics.comLOCATION: Stoneyford, Co. KilkennyWEBSITE: beotanics.com TELEPHONE: 087 2253569

Beotanics is an Irish firm providing the food and beverage industry with access to a range of unique sources of sustainable plant-based ingredients from across the world. Through meticulous research, sourcing and cultivation, the company have identified a variety of crops that have latent potential to deliver category leading yield, nutrition and functional values.Its network of experts and resources are uniquely placed to scale these rare crops to levels of commercial viability while working with industry partners to add value to their businesses through flexible commercial arrangements giving them access to unique plant-based ingredient features and benefits.

EMAIL: arkfarminnovations@outlook.comLOCATION: Gorey, Co. Wexford TELEPHONE: 053 9484416

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Bracken EnterpriseEMAIL: jbrackenenterprise@gmail.comLOCATION: Portarlington, Co. Laois TELEPHONE: 087 2197286

Established in June 2016, Bracken Enterprise refurbishes lowloader flatbed trailers and forestry cranes. Among the products it has designed is a livestock trailer which sits just 21 inches above ground to ensure the easy loading of livestock without causing stress or discomfort. The trailer, which can be made in sizes from 16 foot to 21 foot with dividing gates, also features a hydraulic braking system with rubber mat flooring to ensure less slippage when transporting livestock. It comes standard with 40k 9 tonne axel, LED lighting and a brakeaway system.

Campion PumpsEMAIL: sineadcarey@campion.ieLOCATION: Thurles, Co. Tipperary WEBSITE: campion.ie TELEPHONE: 056 884288

Campion Pumps are a leading provider of water and wastewater pumping solutions. The awardwinning business which has been in operation for over 30 years, provides a full range of pumping and treatment solutions to commercial, industrial, agricultural and domestic customers, including community schemes and Local Authorities nationwide. The company now offers smart monitoring and IoT to customers through its mobile application and online platform and has introduced smart devices and sensors across a range of its water applications. A water systems performance is made all the more efficient by being able to monitor and maintain it using the detailed information acquired through Campions innovative design.

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CombiLiftEMAIL: peter.campbell@combilift.comLOCATION: MonaghanWEBSITE: combilift.comTELEPHONE: 047 80500

Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions. With an export revenue of €300 million, the company continually invests 7% of all revenue in research and development as part of its relentless quest to find safer, more productive and more cost-effective ways to lift challenging loads in challenging environments. Its designs include the Combi-RT (Rough Terrain) which has been specifically designed for use in the agricultural and horticultural sectors to aid the handling of live poultry, unloading/ loading hay bales, stacking hay bales and stacking boxes orchard fruit. More than 45,000 units have been sold in over 85 countries since Combilift was established in 1998, and in the past twelve months alone, Combilift has manufactured over 150 RT units.

Cow Start CalciumEMAIL: john.lawlor@marigot.ie LOCATION: Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork WEBSITE: cowstart.com TELEPHONE: 087 1486379

The Cow Start Calcium bolus is specifically designed to get cows off to a better start in lactation by addressing the three key challenges during calving; calcium status, energy status and immune status. This product is unqiue in that it contains 50% more calcium than any other bolus on the market, aswell as bio-available magnesium to aid calcium supply, and a combination of rumen protected vitamin E and selenium. Cow Start Calcium is the only calcium bolus company to have carried out research trials on grass-based spring calving herds. This research has shown that Irish cows consistently demonstrate fewer issues at calving, better energy metabolism and higher milk production.

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Dairy Geyser LtdEMAIL: nfodairygeyser@gmail.comLOCATION: Kilkenny, Co. KilkennyWEBSITE: dairygeyser.ie TELEPHONE: 087 2362397

Dairy Geyser Ltd produces an innovative dairy water heater that is oil fuelled and offers both dry steam sterilisation and instant dairy hot water. By using instant, continuous, low-cost hot water, the Dairy Geyser reduces dairy water heating costs by up to 75%. This multi-award winning device has revolutionised the production of hot water to meet new standards demanded by modern cleaning regimes, particularly in the use of non-chlorine detergents. The company are in the process of testing the viability of other products to bring to the market as well as the use of other possible resources including methane gas and solar panels to further reduce emissions and heating costs.

Dairymaster Mission ControlEMAIL: info@dairymaster.comLOCATION: Causeway, Co. KerryWEBSITE: dairymaster.comTELEPHONE: 066 7131124

Dairymaster Mission Control is a next generation touchscreen control designed to streamline a milking operation by putting artificial intelligence at its operators fingertips. Features of the two-way interaction include CowNow which is an advanced cow recognition system allowing for double verification. The OptiCruise technology incorporated into the products design is the first of its kind and adjusts the speed of milking so that milking time is optimised, typically saving 20% to 30% in milking time per milking. It also identifies the history of each individual cow, instantly predicts it’s milk out time and combines it with the milk out time of the cows already featured on the platform.

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Dickson AgrisolutionsEMAIL: dicksonagrisolutions@gmail.comLOCATION: Moate, Co. WestmeathTELEPHONE: 086 8207209

My name is Philip Dickson and I’m a suckler farmer from Moate, Co Westmeath. I find it necessary to establish farming practices that are both time efficient and safety conscious to run a successful business. With that in mind I created The Third Arm, a tool that assists the operator when attaching an implement to the three-point linkage on any tractor. It is powered by the tractor’s 12-volt auxiliary power supply, standard on all tractors from 2000. There is a major safety and efficiency aspect to The Third Arm which I hope will benefit the wider farming community.

Dutch Agri Food InnovationsEMAIL: diede.dijkstra@minbuza.nlLOCATION: The Netherlands WEBSITE: netherlandsandyou.nl TELEPHONE: 01 269 3444

VanBoven - a Dutch AgTech startup, providing predictive data on vegetable crop yield throughout the value chain, from farmer to retail. By combining state-of-the art data gathering tools, like drone technology, with AI-driven data processing algorithms, VanBoven delivers objective and accurate yield estimates to the world of fresh vegetables.

Sensoterra - a world leader in wireless soil moisture sensor solutions, providing data-driven solutions for complete optimization of land and freshwater resources for agricultural practices. Empowering better decision making through smart soil moisture measurements. Sensoterra bv was founded in 2014 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with over 5,000 sensors in the ground in more than 20 countries.

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Intelligent Barn - a computer program that allows the user to see the current state of the climate, scent or water in your barn. The software receives real-time measurements about temperature, humidity and CO2 content. Slimme Stal uses several sensors that transmit measurement data via wireless networks. The sensors are built into a box that can easily be hung on a chain above the animals in the barn. All the collected data will be presented via the Slimme Stal dashboard in clear graphs on your screen. The user also gets the opportunity to receive alerts via SMS or e-mail. This gives the user not only the ability to adjust, but also insight into a stable barn.

Connecterra – Buidling Artificial Intellegence that will grow food sustainably to feed future generations. Connecterra brings the spirit and values of Sillicon Valley to the farmer’s field.

Equine MediRecordEMAIL: info@equinemedirecord.comLOCATION: The Curragh, Co. KildareWEBSITE: equinemedirecord.com TELEPHONE: 086 4092584

Equine MediRecord provides the first and only digital medical record for horses across a number of platforms including mobile application, website and cloud-based database. Such a platform allows an owner to accurately record veterinary medicines and vaccinations while helping to ensure strict compliance with racing regulations. Since its inception in 2016, the company has grown to service the racing, breeding and equestrian markets with a single offering. Equine MediRecord now secures over 150,000 medical records with a 100% compliance rate and operates in Ireland, the UK and France.

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FarmCompare.comEMAIL: info@farmcompare.comLOCATION: Tynan, Co. ArmaghWEBSITE: farmcompare.comTELEPHONE: +44 785 0269625

Farm Compare makes researching, choosing and purchasing the right farming equipment easy and enjoyable for any farmer. The company helps source the best equipment from trusted, high calibre local and national dealers at competitive prices, saving both time and stress. By providing a wide variety of brands as well as the latest market information, prospective customers can browse through products available through FarmCompare.com, seek multiple quotes for price comparison and thoroughly research before they buy. Its not only useful to farmers needing to make wise and trusted investments but also for dealers hoping to reach an extended customer base.

FarmeyeEMAIL: eoghan@farmeye.ieLOCATION: Oranmore, Co. GalwayWEBSITE: farmeye.ieTELEPHONE: 091 395050

Co-founded by Eoghan Finneran, Brendan Allen and Joe Desbonnet, Farmeye is an agri-tech company aiming to secure a sustainable food supply for the next generation with its range of digital tools designed to support management systems on farms and in laboratories. Its programmes including the Farmeye NMP Portal can be accessed via laptop, desktop, or smartphone app and provide solutions for pasture–based agriculture and food processors who supply the major supermarket chains and must be fully up-to-date with all data related to traceability and sustainability. Its existing users include farmers, large food and agribusinesses, agri and environmental consultants and environmental laboratories. The company’s latest venture, Farmeye Recorder is being launched here at this year’s National Ploughing Championship. The easy-to-use platform allows farmers and contractors to monitor and manage fertiliser applications in real-time.

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Flash RecordsEMAIL: niallkehoe@woollymammothtech.comLOCATION: Wexford WEBSITE: woollymammothtech.com TELEPHONE: 087 1336989

Flash Records is an app that has been designed to help farmers with their accounts, farm records and employee payslips. The app user can simply upload a photograph(s) of a relevant record such as an invoice, receipt or prescription, add a message if necessary and then forward to the farmers own email as well as their accountant’s. The farmer is also able to provide updates to their accountant directly via the app which makes paying wages and issuing a payslip a much easier process for the farmer as well as the employee. The app also serves as a useful mechanism to store and record important information while making it easy to search through.

Global Empire Hydraulic ConnectionsEMAIL: gehcjim@gmail.comLOCATION: Ballinhassig, Co. CorkWEBSITE: gehc.ie TELEPHONE: 087 9148738

Created by James O’Mahony, Global Empire Hydraulic Connections is an altogether new product created to solve the every day problem of repairing hydraulic hoses on site. In the past fixing a ruptured hydraulic hose could take hours and cause signifcant delays to work or day-to-day tasks on a farm. Global Empire Hydraulic Connections eliminates that by taking just 10 minutes to attach to a hose so that the machine is back up and running right away. The products three dimensional design makes it a quick-fix solution for burst hydraulic pipes.

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Hand Engineering Ltd, Mini GrazerEMAIL: handeng@eircom.netLOCATION: Oldcastle, Co. MeathWEBSITE: handengineering.comTELEPHONE: 044 9666504

The Alchemy Hand Engineering is a leading manufacturer of specialist equipment for a variety of sectors including construction, agricultural, peat and forestry. It’s wide range of equipment includes the Mini Grazer which is a cost-effective machine for small to medium farms to utilise maximum benefits of grass production while reducing costs. It is also useful for Local Authorities to carry out ground care, parkland or wildflower maintenance. The Mini Grazer is suitable for use with a 60/75hp tractor, has a load capacity equivalent to one tonne of grass, and both a sloping floor and door design that allows the grass to be discharged without the use of moving parts. This makes bringing pasture grass to feed beef or dairy animals a much easier task. It also includes a meadow mowing feature that provides cutting options of between 1.85m and 2.1m.

HeatCalving.com

Developed by the Co. Clare based start-up company, AgTag Ltd, HeatCalving.com is a small 7 gram sensor tag that is attached to a cows tail using fast, lightweight glue and designed to detect oestrus and predict calving with one- and two-hours’ notice in advance. Featuring patent-pending motion and proximity sensor technology that can be integrated with partner draft-gate and cloud-based systems to provide an alert to a farmer about heat detection and later, calving prediction. HeatCalving.com is a reliable solution to eliminating time-consuming cow monitoring and milk loss or calf loss problems. As trialled on Limousin cows earlier this year, its novel design and LoRa Wireless, machine-learning algorithms are proven to be a leap ahead of all other similar products on the market.

EMAIL: ciaran.cummins@agtag.ieLOCATION: Cratloe, Co. ClareWEBSITE: heatcalving.comTELEPHONE: 089 4000066

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HerdEyeEMAIL: hello@HerdEye.ieLOCATION: Strokestown, Co. RoscommonWEBSITE: HerdEye.ieTELEPHONE: 087 2730347

Agri-Tech start-up company, HerdEye has developed a computer-based vision system for livestock health monitoring using machine learning. HerdEye’s vision system provides a real time view of calving progress and delivers notifications to farmers and livestock managers. This product frees up the valuable time of farmers spent monitoring cows and allows them to carry out other work on their farm, while at the same time improves animal welfare by providing timely alerts on calving progress.

HerdwatchEMAIL: james@herdwatch.ieLOCATION: Roscrea, Co. TipperaryWEBSITE: Herdwatch.ie TELEPHONE: 086 7784030

First released in 2014, Herdwatch is a simple but market leading farm management app designed to allow farmers to record their paperwork on the spot via smartphone. The app which is cloud-based and works fully offline, ultimately saves time and money on farm paperwork, helps you avoid compliance penalties and maximises on spec bonuses, making it a truly valuable farm tool. To date, this award-winning product has attracted thousands of customers across Ireland and the UK. The company’s latest innovation, the Herdwatch Open API is tackling one of the biggest challenges to the technology adoption farm; the lack of communication between the various technologies on a farm. Herdwatch Open API acts as a gateway for information to flow, allowing the farmer to record and utilise each piece of information related to their farm to make more informed decisions.

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IFACEMAIL: davidleydon@ifac.ieWEBSITE: ifac.ie TELEPHONE: 01 4551036

Founded in 1975, ifac is an award winning, market leading firm, committed to providing excellent client service through more than 30 offices nationwide. As an Irish top-ten professional services firm, Ifac provides specialist accounting, tax planning, investment and strategic advisory services to farming, food and agribusinesses across Ireland. Its Food & AgriBusiness team specialise in providing sound, independent and strategic advice to companies operating in the food and agribusiness space with a particular interest in Agtech.

InTouchGoEMAIL: mminchin@alltech.comLOCATION: Dunboyne, Co. MeathWEBSITE: intouch-go.comTELEPHONE: 01 8252244

InTouchGo is an intelligent mobile application that uses insights from daily milk production and feeding data to deliver real-time automatic ration recommendations directly to the farmer’s smartphone, on the go. This all-new technology significantly reduces the time delay when reacting to any changes in milk output. It allows for quicker and more effective decision-making, thereby producing a more consistent milk production pattern. Built for easy integration and collaboration with third-party ag-tech providers, InTouchGo delivers a consolidated view of on-farm data with a strong focus on providing users with a best-in-class mobile experience.

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JC EngineeringEMAIL: sales@jce.ieLOCATION: Ballybofey, Co. DonegalWEBSITE: jce.ieTELEPHONE: 074 9133225

JC Engineering is a Donegal based company that was founded in 1997 and specialises in a range of structural steelwork, metal fabrication and cladding services for the commercial, industrial & agricultural sectors. The business which a member of the National Guild of Master Craftsmen and became CE approved in January 2015, designs, fabricates and fit its bespoke products.

JFC AgriEMAIL: markburke@jfc.ieLOCATION: Co GalwayWEBSITE: jfcagri.com TELEPHONE: 093 24066

JFC Agri, part of the JFC Group, design and produce a range of innovative solutions for farmers. Over 30 years ago we devised our first product, the Multi-Bucket Calf Feeder on our family farm in Co. Galway, and today we create a range of professional solutions across a growing number of business sectors. Our design ingenuity is informed by first-hand knowledge and active industry involvement. We also have the in-house skills and technologies to bring our ideas to life, so you can be sure that the quality of our products is maintained from concept right through to delivery. We provide the practical information and customer support you need to continue enjoying the benefits of your JFC product for many years to come.

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Krunch KartEMAIL: paulk7527@gmail.comLOCATION: Sligo TELEPHONE: 087 9310094

The Krunch Kart is an automated livestock feed dispenser developed by four former Final Year mechanical engineering, IT Sligo students; Nathan Cassidy, Taylor Simpson, Paul Kelly and Dylan Stuttard. The device has the unique capacity to dispense feed to livestock both indoors and outdoors, in sheds or in fields. This feature makes the Krunch Kart is a market first and a useful product for any small or medium sized farmer.

LH Weigh-ProEMAIL: info@latehose.comLOCATION: Cahir, Co. TipperaryWEBSITE: latehose.comTELEPHONE: 086 7854848

Late Hose was established several years ago concentrating mainly on the repair or installation of hydraulics to any machine from meal batching plants to forestry tractors with cranes on board. It’s latest product, LH Weigh-Pro, is a timber weighting system that calculates how much timber is loaded onto a truck, so that loads are filled to maximum pay-load but within legal limit. It can be fitted to a timber forwarder transporting timber to road side so that the operator can email a record of the load that is ready for haulage. Alternatively the LH Weigh-Pro can be fitted to a loader for farm use and a record of all inputs filled into the feeder wagon will be emailed for the farmers safe filing. This not only makes the filing process a lot less simpler and faster but as the device can help ensure that the loader is the correct weight leaving the ingedient site, it can save time and valuable ingredients.

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Mactec was first formed to provide professional grade CNC equipment at a price point that makes them accessible to startups and non-commerical users. The company aims to give users a machine that is capable of professional-grade outputs, but at a fraction of the required initial investment. It has adopted a simple approach to its operation and invests a substantial amount of time and resources in design, testing and refinement in order to help their customer save money.

MacTec, CNC SystemsEMAIL: info@mactec.ieLOCATION: Portarlinton, Co. LaoisWEBSITE: mactec.ieTELEPHONE: 087 3983699

Maynooth University, MaynoothWorksEMAIL: maynoothworks@mu.ieLOCATION: Maynooth, Co. KildareWEBSITE: maynoothuniversity.ie/maynoothworks TELEPHONE: 01 7086589

Maynooth University’s programme, MaynoothWorks mentors and guides clients as they attempt to bridge their technology gaps. It’s experienced team of researchers and staff can help start-ups open pathways to skills and knowledge within the university and facilitates access to research funding. This holistic approach to business supports helps drive innovation and increases the opportunity for success. MaynoothWorks are currently looking for high-potential start-ups that are breaking ground and have the potential to scale and flourish and to help future proof their research and development pipeline.

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MCCI, Tyndall National InstituteEMAIL: niamh.creedon@mcci.ieLOCATION: CorkWEBSITE: tyndall.ieTELEPHONE: 021 2346865

Microelectronic Circuits Centre Ireland and Tyndall National Institute are developing a portable diagnostic kit for veterinarians which will identify bovine diseases in blood samples. Its kit will deliver electronic results on-farm and eliminate the need to send samples to a laboratory and early identification of viral infections will enable fast isolation and specific treatment of infected animals, minimising broad spectrum antibiotic usage. The kit is comprised of disposable sensor chips and an app-controlled handheld electronic reader. Its initial prototypes have focused on the detection of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) and Bovine Parainfluenza (BPI-3), and levels of bovine calf immunoglobulin antibodies (IgG).

Micron Agritech, TástáilEMAIL: press@micronagritech.comLOCATION: DublinWEBSITE: micronagritech.comTELEPHONE: 089 201 8345

In recent months, the European Union passed new legislation that will require an animal or livestock owner to test animals before medicating them. Given that the only existing methods to conduct these tests are through a veterinarian or directly in a laborartory, the costs implication of such laws is a concern for many. However, Dublin based company, Micron Agritech has developed a new solution to counter these costs. Tástáil is a product that will allow a farmer to test their herd on-site, without assitance while protecting the animals welfare and ensuring the farmer is legally compliant.

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Munster BovineEMAIL: djones@munsterbovine.ieLOCATION: Mallow, Co. CorkWEBSITE: munsterbovine.ieTELEPHONE: 022 43228

Farmers want to make the best decisions for their farm but there is often too much data to consume and gaining actionable insights from farm data today presents a real challenge. Ireland’s largest AI service provider, Munster Bovine is in the process of developing its interactive mobile application to simplify day-to-day herd management. The app will provide trusted daily recommendations to ensure a focus on tasks of priority at that time. It will allow the farmer to harness the value from the data entered once, by using it multiple times for effective future decision making, delivering both financial and sustainability benefits. It aims to be a smart, simple solution that designed to provide value to every interaction.

O’Donnell EngineeringEMAIL: michaelod@odonnellengineering.ieLOCATION: Emly, Co. TipperaryWEBSITE: odonnellengineering.ie TELEPHONE: 062 57209

Following on from the success of the company’s free flow Cattle Drafting System, O’Donnell Engineering have now designed a livestock auto weight drafting system. This latest design will automatically sort livestock due to their current weight, percentage gain or loss, and RFID Ear tags. The system can also provide the farmer with relevant information required at drafting but without the need to spend valuable time sifting through files and records to examine how livestiock are performing.

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Orbital Bale HandlerEMAIL: kevinohagan2@gmail.comLOCATION: Monaghan TELEPHONE: 086 0819092

The Orbital Bale Handler is a three point linkage round bale handler designed and manufactured by farmers to achieve greater efficiency when handling round bales. It delivers safe, fast and consistent storage of round bales by reducing transport times and increasing storage by up to 50% more than other conventional storage where space is at a premium. By using the latest in 3D software and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, matched with rigorous field testing, the Orbital Bale Handler offers real value for money.

probio carbonEMAIL: info@probiocarbon.ieLOCATION: Maynooth, Co. KildareWEBSITE: probiocarbon.ieTELEPHONE: 087 9816569

Established in 2019, probio cardon is a microbiology company with broad expertise in plant growth and promoting bacteria for horticulture and probiotic feed for animals. Its probiotic tonic for soil is a mix of beneficial bacteria that produce phyto-hormones, anti-fungal agents and metabolites which promote the growth of roots and shoots of the plant. The product can be added to a watering system. The bacteria contained in probio carbon’s tonic finally settle in the root area of the plant feeding off the root exudates and exerting their beneficial effects on the plant, resolving the age old problem of over-cultivated, tired, lifeless soil.

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Reave TechnologyEMAIL: lincun230@gmail.comLOCATION: KilkennyWEBSITE: reavetech.com TELEPHONE: 086 8964472

Reave Technology is a small software company established in 2018 that creates tailor-made software packages to help small businesses, start-ups and agri businesses to better manage their clients, products and staff assignments. Reave Technology aims to help businesses streamline their operations by using data in a more organised and co-ordinated way. The software is designed cost effectively on an individual basis and based on your precise requirements. The systems employed by Reave Technology are suitable for client management, product manufacturing, potential leads, staff management, logistic tasks and lead management.

SencropEMAIL: contact@sencrop.comLOCATION: Lille, France WEBSITE: sencrop.eu/l/irishfarmersTELEPHONE: +33 972 606440

Easy to install and with a user-friendly application, Sencrop’s connected rain gauges, anemometers, and leaf wetness trackers provide farmers with quality measurements from their fields. Farmers can track real-time data, set alerts, and react in case of risks to crops. Connecting to disease or farm management models, stations collect statistics every 15 minutes and sends them to an app over a low-power, long-range network for connected objects. Sencrop designs the most efficient stations and data collection technology, passing the savings along to farmers. With a community of 10,000+ connected European farmers, effective and environmentally-friendly precision farming has never been so simple.

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Shanks Engineering Ltd, Shanks Slurry TankerEMAIL: glenn@shanks.ieLOCATION: Carrickmacross, Co. MonaghanWEBSITE: shanks.ieTELEPHONE: 042 9661166

Shanks Engineering Ltd is a family run business which began manufacturing in 2004 and supplies mainly to the agricultural sector. The company has now developed an innovative solution to an exisiting safety issue for farmers while spreading slurry. Shanks Slurry Tanker ensures that as a slurry tanker empties, the centre of gravity of the tanker and tractor traction will not be compromised in relation to weight distribution. It eimiliates the possibility of rolling over. There are a number of unique safety features of this Shanks engineered design including the greater visibility it gives the driver by being low to the ground. Its two-compartment emptying system improves the tanks stability and balanced weight distribution while spreading making it much safer than conventional slurry tankers.

SAMCO, Silage Wheel Loader ExtensionsEMAIL: info@samco.ieLOCATION: Adare, Co. LimerickWEBSITE: samco.ie TELEPHONE: 061 396176

The innovative designs and bespoke machinery manufactured by SAMCO since 1997 have made it an award-winning company that exports to international markets and continues to build scale. It’s newest product, is the Silage Wheel Loader Extensions are easily fitted to the front rims of several different makes and models of loader, to hydraulically extend the width of the vehicles front tyres. The rim extenders not only improve safety and comfort for the operator on the pit, but also prevent waste in the pit as the material has been packed sufficiently.

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StrongbóEMAIL: info@strongbo.ieLOCATION: Kinvara, Co. GalwayWEBSITE: strongbo.ieTELEPHONE: 083 1534466

Strongbó is a new agri-tech company aiming to increase economic efficiency within the livestock industry, while minimising the environmental impact of beef production. By providing innovative, practical technologies, Strongbó can support Irish farmers to make smarter, more strategic livestock management decisions, and enable institutions to design more effective policies and processes.

The Agrify TailpainterEMAIL: ger@agrify.ieLOCATION: Ballydesmond, Co. CorkWEBSITE: agrify.ieTELEPHONE: 087 9960456

The Agrify Tailpainter, is a new device designed to help you tail paint a cow in a few seconds, from a place that is easiest and safest for you. Tail painting is the most popular way of detecting heat in cows and having undergone successful field trials across 15 different dairy farms in Spring 2018, Agrify’s design can improve fertility management of cows when using tail paint allowing for increased profits per cow. Adding no additional time to the milking, there is no mess created and the work can easily be carried out by a farmer without the need for additional help.

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The Cotter CrateEMAIL: TheCotterCrate@gmail.comLOCATION: Abbeyfeale, Co. LimerickWEBSITE: TheCotterCrate.ieTELEPHONE: 086 7398107

The Cotter Crate is a lamb handling crate that facilitates the safe, accurate, simple and quick administration of vaccines, anthelmintics and other necessary animal health products to lambs from 3 weeks of age. The product is designed to be used with a lamb chute which can be placed in front of a drafting crate, handling race or sheep yard to allow the smooth and quick flow of lambs to the crate. Its innovation lies in how the lambs are safely and comfortably restrained in the crate; allowing the farmer or flock owner to administer multiple treatments both accurately and quickly.

Traxsit LimitedEMAIL: luke.omahony@traxsit.comLOCATION: CorkWEBSITE: traxsit.com TELEPHONE: 087 6489764

Co-founded by agri-innovators, Luke O’Mahony and Conor Walsh, Traxsit Limited is in the process of developing its solution to preventing the theft of expensive plant, vehicles and farm machinery. Its GPS tracking and engine immobilisation technologies will allow users to locate their valuable assets and immobilise them at the touch of a button.

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WeighRiteEMAIL: stephen.odea@truenorthtechnologies.ieLOCATION: Shannon, Co. ClareWEBSITE: MoreGrass.ieTELEPHONE: 061 708423

True North Technologies Limited is focussed on delivering geo-tagged decision support and other solutions within the Agricultural Sector. Among it’s recent projects is WeighRite which is a product designed to take the heavy-lifting out of the process of weighing animals or livestock. The product eliminates weigh-head units in a conventional weighing system by replacing them within an automated animal and tracking system, connected to the cloud and national databases through the farmer’s phone. It boasts features such as auto-taring, as well as the ability to not only store and track individual weights, but also track individual animals against own herd and national breed averages. Uniquely, the system measures animal docility automatically. In automatic mode the unit frees-up the operator by removing the need for multiple manual data entries.

Undergraduate Engineering Projects at GMIT (UEP@GMIT)EMAIL: carine.gachon@gmit.ieLOCATION: GalwayWEBSITE: GMIT.ieTELEPHONE: 091 753161

It’s predicted that by the year 2050, the human population will have reached 10 billion. To accommodate this demand the current practices in agri-food sector will need to dramatically evolve to become more ecologically sustainable. Already, more innovative methods are required in this area and extensive research into farm production is paramount. Statistically in Ireland, 25 farmers lose their lives in farming accidents each year and its understood that almost 30% of these fatalities occur due to incidents involving livestock linked to beef production. Technology can play an integral part of preventing fatal accidents or injury on farms. Projects such as the design of a cost-effective autonomous drone used to remotely monitor or herd livestock and then record the data is just one that could be beneficial to any farmer. And the work to identify and develop more continues at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology.

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Woodco Renewable Energy LtdEMAIL: declan@woodco-energy.comLOCATION: TipperaryWEBSITE: woodco-energy.comTELEPHONE: 087 8126485

Woodco Renewable Energy specialises in efficient energy production. The family owned, multi-award-winning business manufactures, supplies and supports a wide range of Biomass Boiler systems, including both commercial and domestic boiler systems and WID compliant waste to heat boiler systems. The company’s key markets include Ireland, the UK, Europe, the United States and Canada. Its latest innovation is the Biogenic Processor which processes organic waste steams via a thermal process to generate heat and electrical power. The resulting biochar is a means of carbon sequestration. Woodco Renewable Energy is currently collaborating with the European Space Agency in the Space for Sanitation programme where our process is being considered for faecal sludge treatment in India.

Yard KingEMAIL: kevin@draftpro.ieLOCATION: Birr, Co. Offaly WEBSITE: draftpro.ie TELEPHONE: 087 7742212

For more than 10 years, DraftPro engineering has been developing products for businesses across sectors including pharmaceutical, waste management, forestry and agriculture. The company’s innovative design, Yard King is the ultimate multipurpose trailer. The chassis on this trailer is made of high tensile steel which makes it suitable for use with jeeps, ATV’s, UTV’s and compact tractors. The trailers unique feature, the Bale-X attachment, self-loads, transports and feeds a round bale. Other attachments such as tipping trailer, loading fork, pressure washer, sprayer, weed wiper, stock feeder, and salt spreader can all be easily added. The versatility of the Yard King means it can help operators carry out everyday tasks in agriculture, horticulture, equestrian, and municipal.

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Zero Harm FarmEMAIL: mark@zerofarmharm.comLOCATION: New ZealandWEBSITE: zerofarmharm.com TELEPHONE: +64 21858940

Zero Harm Farm is a simple software application designed to leverage rapid advances in technology to address the productivity and functionality gap preventing farm managers and owners from meeting occupational health and safety obligations. Specifically focused on agriculture, the company has built a set of specialist features while continually testing the product in-market. By connecting people in workplaces to geo-spatial information about a hazard or point of interest relevant to where they will be visiting or working, they are more likely to focus on the information they need rather than being inundated with less important safety statement material. Zero Harm Farm also revolutionises the ability of insurers, with a farmer’s permission, to better identify, qualify and set liability and asset risk premiums.

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Exhibitors by countyCompany County

Agrinet HerdApp & Cashminder Carlow

Agrionica Meath

Anuland Ltd Limerick

Ark Farm Innovations Ltd Wexford

Beotanics Kilkenny

Bracken Enterprise Laois

Campion Pumps Tipperary

CombiLift Monaghan

Cow Start Calcium Cork

Dairy Geyser Ltd Kilkenny

Dairymaster Mission Control Kerry

Dickson Agrisolutions Westmeath

Equine MediRecord Kildare

FarmCompare.com Armagh

Farmeye Galway

Flash Records Wexford

Global Empire Hydraulic Connections Cork

Hand Engineering Ltd Meath

HeatCalving.com Clare

HerdEye Roscommon

Herdwatch Tipperary

InTouchGo Meath

JC Engineering Donegal

JFC Agri Galway

Krunch Kart Sligo

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Company County

LH Weigh-Pro Tipperary

Mactec Laois

Maynooth University MaynoothWorks Kildare

MCCI, Tyndall National Institute Cork

Micron Agritech Dublin

Munster Bovine Cork

O’Donnell Engineering Tipperary

Orbital Bale Handler Monaghan

probio carbon Kildare

Reave Technology Kilkenny

Shanks Engineering Monaghan

SAMCO, Silage Wheel Loader Extensions

Limerick

StrongBó Galway

The Agrify Tailpainter Cork

The Cotter Crate Limerick

Traxsit Ltd Cork

Undergraduate Engineering Projects at GMIT (UEP@GMIT)

Galway

WeighRite Clare

Woodco Renewable Energy Ltd Tipperary

Yard King Offaly

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Innovation Arena 2019 - Exhibitor ListExhibitor Booth No. / Machinery Yard

Acorns 14

Agrinet HerdApp & Cashminder 35

Agrionica 36

Anuland Ltd 30+31

Ark Farm Innovations Ltd 25

Beotanics 24

Bracken Enterprise Machinery Yard

Campion Pumps 26

CombiLift Machinery Yard

Cow Start Calcium 38

Dairy Geyser Ltd 13

Dairymaster Mission Control 34

Dutch Agri Food Innovations 1+2

Dickson Agrisolutions 17

Equine MediRecord 3

FarmCompare.com 4

Farmeye 5

Flash Records 29

Global Empire Hydraulic Connections 41

Hand Engineering Ltd Machinery Yard

HeatCalving.com 37

HerdEye 11

Herdwatch 20

ifac 21

Innealtoireacht JC Teoranta t/a JC Engineering

Machinery Yard

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Exhibitor Booth No. / Machinery Yard

InTouchGo 39

JFC Agri 40

Krunch Kart Machinery Yard

LH Weigh-Pro 9

Mactec Machinery Yard

Maynooth University MaynoothWorks 8

MCCI, Tyndall National Institute 10

Micron Agritech 28

Munster Bovine 27

O’Donnell Engineering Machinery Yard

Orbital Bale Handler Machinery Yard

probio carbon 7

Reave Technology 19

Sencrop 16

Shanks Engineering Machinery Yard

Silage Wheel Loader Extensions Machinery Yard

StrongBó 23

Tailpainter 32

The Cotter Crate Machinery Yard

Traxsit Ltd 22

Undergraduate Engineering Projects at GMIT (UEP@GMIT)

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WeighRite 33

Woodco Renewable Energy Ltd Machinery Yard

Yard King Machinery Yard

Zero Harm Farm 12

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