Explore new opportunities for cooperation and building strategic innovation partnerships. Join the conversation and hear the voice of the farmer and the voice of the planet.
Watch the webinar below.
Opening and Welcome to the summit
- Brendan O’Connell – Chief Executive AgriTechNZ
- Ambassador Trevor Mallard – New Zealand’s Ambassador Designate to Ireland
- Padraig Hennessy – Chair AgTech Ireland, CEO Terra NutriTECH
- Paul O’Hara, Deputy Head of Mission from Ireland to New Zealand
Voice of the FARMER
In this session we will hear from farmers in New Zealand and Ireland on the challenge on farm and the role of technologies will be considered across both regions.
- MC: Catherine Lascurettes – COO AgTech Ireland
- Bruce Thompson – Dairy Farmer and Nuffield Scholar from Co. Laois. Ireland
- Ash-Leigh Campbell – Dairy Farmer, Canterbury New Zealand
- Sam Waugh, Dairy Farmer (education farm), Auckland New Zealand
- Ben Tyrrell – Dairy Farmer, member of EDF (European Dairy Farmers), from Co. Meath Ireland
Voice of the INNOVATOR
In this session we will hear from the innovators in New Zealand and Ireland who are bringing new solutions to farm in both countries.
- MC Shane Dooley, Business Innovation Advisor, Callaghan Innovation
- Matt Lynch- Country Manager Ireland & UK, Levno
- Abi Croutear-Foy, Chief Growth Officer at AquaWatch
- Jacqueline Fitzgerald – Co Founder Concept Dairy
- Sean Smith, Co-founder & Commercial Director Micron Agritech
Voice of the RESEARCHER
In this session we will hear from research and industry organisations who are addressing issues of climate impact and sustainability that are shared by both countries and impact the future of livestock farming globally.
- MC: Rebecca Redmond, AgResearch Agritechnologies Sector Manager
- Karina Pierce – Professor of Dairy Production University College Dublin
- John Roche – Chief Science Advisor at New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industry
- Laurence Shalloo – Head of the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation programme, Teagasc Ireland
Voice of the INVESTOR
In this session we will hear from investors in New Zealand and Ireland who are driving the growth of agritech businesses and connecting across the ecosystem. The sessions will explore the opportunities and challenges in operating across these two similar but different countries.
- MC: David Leydon – Head of Food & AgriBusiness, IFAC Ireland
- Elliot Mercer – General Manager Innovation, Agnition Ventures
- Ruth Leary – Head of Strategy and Engagement, AgriZeroNZ
- Cathal Fitzgerald – Head of Food and Agriculture Investments, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Closing remarks
- Brendan O’Connell – Chief Executive AgriTechNZ
- Padraig Hennessy – Chair AgTech Ireland, CEO Terra NutriTECH