Ifac set to unveil newcomer agtech talent

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Irish agtech industry will be on view within the Innovation Arena during the National Ploughing Championships, as well as previous participants whose businesses are now more developed. These will include new machinery and systems designed to support farmers and sustainable farming.

David Leydon, Head of Food and AgriBusiness at ifac, told The Kilkenny Observer: “Despite all the economic uncertainty in the world, fortunately, the agtech sector has demonstrated its resilience and is in growth with many new early-stage startups. We are delighted to be back judging the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards and, via the ifac Best Newcomer Award, helping to unveil the latest agtech talent to help make farmers’ lives easier. We are looking forward to working with the 2023 award winner by providing our sectoral knowledge to help them develop their business.”

* Applications are now open for the Innovation Arena 2023 Competition. The closing date is Friday, June 2 and applicants can apply here - https://www. eventsforce.net/enterpriseireland/frontend/reg/ thome.csp?pageID=925354&eventID=3271&CSPC HD=001001000000qaXr2e cQC5M25NsBfsxRqxWYy4 IF8CXAUdAdrQD.