Ireland Agrifood Industry, Innovations, and Climate Measures 25 to 27 March 2025 This session was a product of continuous discussions between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Ireland to collaborate for sustainable agrifood sector development in ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs). During ADB-DMC joint visit to Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships in Rathenisca (17–19 September), ADB identified areas where Ireland’s public institutions and private sector entities can offer advanced technologies and services that have potential to help transform agrifood sectors in DMCs through ADB’s operations. As part of the visit, ADB engaged with Enterprise Ireland to explore potential collaboration opportunities. This webinar aims to build on those discussions by facilitating knowledge exchange and networking between key stakeholders. Day 1: Agri-tech and Innovative Solutions for Agrifood Industry from Ireland 25 February 2025 This session introduced cutting-edge agri-tech and other innovative solutions for the agrifood industry from Ireland, which can be applied to developing the agrifood sector in DMCs. It featured Enterprise Ireland and its support to Irish enterprises related to the agrifood sector companies. Towards the second half of the session, four Irish companies presented their innovative technologies that may present potential matches between DMC governments, private sector companies, and Irish enterprises. Day 2: Catalytic Role of Public Sector in Private Sector Development 27 February 2025 This session shared how public sector initiatives have driven the development of the private sector-led agrifood industry in Ireland. It featured insights from key Irish government agencies that support the agrifood industry, Irish academic institutions, and other key organizations, highlighting strategies for fostering innovation, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration in agrifood development. Program and Learning Materials 25 February 2025 27 February 2025 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Day 1: Agri-tech and Innovative Solutions for Agrifood Industry from Ireland Introduction and Opening Donald Bobiash, Executive Director, ADBH. E. Emma Hickey, Ambassador of Ireland to the Philippines Agri-tech and Innovative Solutions for Agrifood Industry from Ireland This presentation gives an overview of the role of Enterprise Ireland in supporting innovative agri-tech companies in Ireland to scale… Kevin Ryan Agri-tech and Innovative Solution Providers’ Presentation Proveye: Digital Transformation of the Dairy and Beef Industry This presentation gives an overview of the digital transformation platform for the dairy and beef industry that utilizes AI-driven remote sensing to… Paul Kennedy Agri-tech and Innovative Solution Providers’ Presentation Herdwatch This presentation gives an overview of Herdwatch, a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to digitalize and automate livestock farming, enhancing… James Greevy Agri-tech and Innovative Solution Providers’ Presentation Reap Interactive: Increasing Profitability, Efficiency and Sustainability in Livestock Management This presentation gives an overview of BovinePlus, an innovative technology aimed at enhancing profitability, efficiency, and sustainability in… Kieran Supple Agri-tech and Innovative Solution Providers’ Presentation Dairymaster: Overview This presentation gives an overview of Dairymaster, a company specializing in innovative dairy technology solutions, including milking systems, herd… Fergus O’Meara Discussion and Q&A Closing Remarks Qingfeng Zhang, Senior Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature and Rural Development Sector Office, Sectors Department 2, ADB Dedicated Agri-tech and Innovation Solution Provider Engagement Breakout sessions with selected Irish companies and ADB project officers, DMC governments and private sector companies. Webinar Recording Day 1: Agri-tech and Innovative Solutions for Agrifood Industry from Ireland Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Day 2: Catalytic Role of Public Sector in Private Sector Development Introduction and Opening Robert Schoellhammer, Advisor, Office of Business Intelligence and Operations Coordination, ADB Presentations Introduction of Public Sector Support Ecosystem for Agrifood Industry This presentation gives an overview of Ireland's food and beverage sector, highlighting its growth, sustainability initiatives, and investment… Jonathan McMillan Presentations Overview of Teagasc This presentation gives an overview of Teagasc, highlighting its organizational structure, staff composition, and its role in the Irish agrifood… Paul Maher Presentations Bord Bia: Irish Food Board This presentation gives an overview of how Board Bia bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling the growth… Lisa Phelan Presentations School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin This presentation gives an overview of the University College of Dublin's Lyons Farm and its outstanding education and research in Agriculture and… Karina Pierce Presentations Sustainable Food Systems Ireland This presentation gives an overview of Ireland's initiatives and expertise in enhancing global food security, sustainable food systems, and… David Butler Panel Discussion and Q&A Closing Remarks Qingfeng Zhang, Senior Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature and Rural Development Sector Office, Sectors Department 2, ADB Webinar Recording Day 2: Catalytic Role of Public Sector in Private Sector Development Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s James Baker ADB Organizer/s Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources