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March 25 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Agritech impact on the ground – insights from Ireland & New Zealand
How can agritech solutions drive meaningful change on the ground? Join leading farmers and innovators from Ireland and New Zealand as they share real-world experiences, challenges, and strategies for successful agritech adoption.
This webinar will explore how technology transforms farming, the key barriers to adoption, and how collaboration between our two nations can accelerate progress toward more sustainable and productive agriculture.
Why attend?
- Learn directly from farmers using agritech solutions to improve productivity and sustainability
- Gain practical strategies for overcoming adoption challenges
- Compare global perspectives from two leading agricultural nations
- Connect with an international network of agritech professionals and innovators
Event Details:
- New Zealand: Tuesday, 25 March – 7.30am – 8.30am NZT
- Ireland: Monday 24 March – 6.30pm – 7.30pm IRE
- Location: Zoom webinar
- Event Type: Webinar
- Cost: Free
Speaker Details:
- Amber Carpenter, Director, Amorangi Farms (NZ)
Amber Carpenter and her husband, Fraser, have been share milking for the past 10 years and currently farm just under 500 cows in Paparimu, South Auckland. In addition to dairy farming, they lease two beef farms and raise beef stock, which gives them a broad perspective on different farming systems.
Beyond the farm gate, has served on the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) National Executive for five years, including three years as National Chair. She is also a Farmstrong Ambassador, a Kellogg Rural Leadership Scholar, and a Agri Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) Escalator programme graduate. In 2024, she was a finalist for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, recognising her leadership and contribution to the industry.
Amber is also Chair of DairyNZ’s Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL), a farmer-led network whose vision is ‘Supporting dairy farmer actions to encourage and influence a sustainable future.’
Amber is excited to share her experiences adopting technology on the farm and looks forward to connecting with farmers to explore how innovation can support the industry’s thriving future.
- Andrew Darmody, Manager, Darmody Farms (Ireland)
Andrew Darmody operates a mixed farm in Co. Tipperary, managing dairy, beef, and tillage enterprises. He has embraced a wide range of technologies, from farm management software and breeding innovations to health sensors and automatic calf feeders, all aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare on the farm.
- Dr. Jeremy Bryant, Founder and CTO, Aimer Farming (NZ)
Dr. Jeremy Bryant has a phd in genetics and farm systems from Massey and has spent 15+ years in agritech as a farm system modeller and data scientist. He developed key tools for DairyNZ, Farmax, and AgResearch, revolutionizing dairy farming and pasture management through AI-powered solutions. Jeremy saw a gap in the market for an easy-to-use, AI-driven pasture management solution for farmers and founded Aimer in 2021.
- Catherine Heffernan, Technical & Customer Success Specialist, MSD Animal Health Ireland
Catherine Heffernan, Technical & Customer Success Specialist at MSD Animal Health Ireland
After graduating from UCD with a Dairy Business Degree in 2014, Catherine has built a career in technology-focused agri companies.
Following graduation, Catherine worked with Alltech for 5 years, focusing on Animal Nutrition. She then moved into a farm management support role with Lely, covering the South East of Ireland.
In 2021, Catherine joined MSD Animal Health Ireland, where she now leads the Technical & Customer Success team. This team provides support and builds relationships with customers and their SenseHub technology.
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