About us.
Agtech Ireland aims to promote, support, and enhance Ireland’s Agtech community
Leading the Future of Sustainable Agriculture with Innovation and Integrity
Our Mission
- AgTech Ireland is led and funded by member companies
- Formed in 2021, AgTech Ireland is funded and led by its member companies.
- As a registered lobbying body, we promote the crucial role of agtech in supporting smarter, profitable, resource and climate efficient farming and agriculture
- We organise regular interactions with politicians and government officials to raise awareness of agtech, the opportunities it presents for Irish agriculture and the economy, and the challenges it faces
- We liaise with all relevant government departments, especially Agriculture and Enterprise, state agencies including Enterprise Ireland and ISIF, research institutions from universities to Teagasc, on behalf of the sector and for the benefit of our member companies
- We provide exhibition opportunities in collaboration with Teagasc at various focused events
- We organise conferences, fact finding missions, information and networking events
- We share information and secure access to relevant events for our members
- We engage with international organisations such as AgriTech New Zealand, La Ferme Digitale, and more
Our Team
Our board, chaired by Lloyd Pearson, CEO of Pearson Milking Technology, comprises founders, CEOs, and senior executives from leading agtech companies and organisations active in the sector. Each member is committed to representing the industry and championing its development as an indispensable pillar of future-proof, resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable agriculture.
Our COO, Catherine Lascurettes, brings deep sectoral expertise, having spent 26 years leading the Dairy Committee of the Irish Farmers’ Association. Her extensive experience in Irish agricultural policy and industry engagement is central to our mission and growth.
Lloyd Pearson
CEO, Pearson Milking Technology
Conan Condon
Partnership Manager, Alltech
Catherine Heffernan
Technical and Customer Success Manager, MSD Animal Health Ireland
James Greevy
Director of Product, Herdwatch
Padraig Hennessy
CEO, Terra NutriTECH
Ronan Boyle
Director of Business Development, Easyfix
John Heslin
Head of Sales, The Agricultural Trust
Lorcan Bannon
Head of Sustainability Ventures
Catherine Lascurettes
Director, Cúl Dara Consultancy
Our Mission
Member-led since 2021
AgTech Ireland is funded and guided by its member companies, ensuring the sector’s priorities shape our work.
Championing agtech
As a registered lobbying body, we advocate for the essential role of agtech in enabling smarter, more profitable, resource-efficient and climate-efficient farming.
Influencing policy
We maintain regular engagement with politicians and government officials to highlight the opportunities agtech offers for Irish agriculture and the wider economy, as well as the policy challenges facing the sector.
Representing the sector
We liaise with government departments—particularly Agriculture and Enterprise—as well as state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and ISIF, and research partners from universities to Teagasc.
Showcasing innovation
We provide exhibition opportunities, including collaborations with Teagasc at specialised events, to promote member technologies.
Creating connections
We organise conferences, fact-finding missions, information briefings and networking events that support member growth and collaboration.
Supporting members
We share industry insights and facilitate access to relevant events and opportunities across the agtech ecosystem.
Building global links
We engage with international organisations such as AgriTech New Zealand, La Ferme Digitale and other global agtech networks to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.