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60 years of partnership, 19 years at Fieldays, 18 companies: Irish agritech brings its strongest line-up to Mystery Creek

Enterprise Ireland

Key Facts:

• For the 19th consecutive year,  Irish agritech and agrimachinery companies will exhibit at Fieldays in New Zealand, showcasing innovations spanning AI-powered diagnostics, precision feeding systems, grassland machinery, and sustainable infrastructure at the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion (Site D67) and distributor sites across Mystery Creek.
• Ireland and New Zealand mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, a milestone underpinned by shared agricultural heritage, grass-based farming systems, and a mutual commitment to sustainable food production, with Irish exports to the region continuing to grow year-on-year.
• Micron Agritech is making its Fieldays debut with the Micron Kit, an AI-powered device that delivers rapid on-site faecal egg count testing with lab-quality accuracy in under 10 minutes, helping farmers make targeted treatment decisions and reduce unnecessary dosing.
• Abbey Machinery is expanding its product range with three new diet feeder models offering increased flexibility for growing dairy operations, while Malone Farm Machinery is showcasing two new heavy-duty grassland machines engineered for the wet, heavy grass conditions typical of both Ireland and New Zealand.
• Exhibitors at the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion also include Dairymaster, JFC Agri, and Revive Environmental International, with additional Irish brands such as Keenan, Major Equipment, Hi-Spec Engineering, and Mastek represented at distributor and dealer sites across the event.

For the 19th consecutive year, Irish agritech and agrimachinery companies will showcase their newest products and services at Fieldays, bringing cutting-edge innovation to the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion at Site D67 and several distributor sites across Mystery Creek. This year's delegation of 18 companies represents the full breadth of Irish agricultural innovation from AI-powered diagnostics to precision feeding systems, grassland machinery, and sustainable infrastructure.

Ireland and New Zealand mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, a milestone that underlines the depth of a partnership built on shared agricultural heritage, grass-based farming systems, and a mutual commitment to sustainable food production. That alignment continues to drive strong demand for Irish agritech in the New Zealand market, with Irish exports to the region growing year-on-year.

Enterprise Ireland Director, Australia and New Zealand, Lydia Rogers says: "Fieldays has been a flagship event in our calendar for many years and continues to provide an outstanding platform to showcase the strength, quality, and ambition of Irish agri-innovation. Ireland and New Zealand are natural partners, we share similar climates, agricultural models, and a determination to find smarter, more sustainable ways to farm.

"Our exhibitors this year range from first-time Fieldays participants bringing genuinely new technology to the New Zealand market, to long-established Irish manufacturers deepening their presence with expanded product ranges. What unites them is a commitment to solving real problems for real farmers - reducing costs, improving animal health, increasing efficiency, and lowering environmental impact. We look forward to welcoming New Zealand's farming community to the Ireland Pavilion at D67 throughout the week," she adds.

AI takes lab to the paddock

Irish animal health technology company Micron Agritech is making its Fieldays debut this year. The Micron Kit uses artificial intelligence to deliver rapid on-site faecal egg count (FEC) testing for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and Llamas identifying worms and liver and rumen fluke with lab-quality accuracy in under 10 minutes.

The Micron Kit requires only a faecal sample and a smartphone app connected to the Micron reader, enabling vets, farmers, and animal health professionals to make targeted treatment decisions on the spot. By identifying which animals genuinely need treatment, the system reduces unnecessary blanket dosing and helps slow the development of drug-resistance. The technology is already in widespread use across leading veterinary practices in Europe and is now entering the New Zealand market, where parasite management is a critical and costly challenge for livestock farmers.

New range expands Abbey Machinery's total cow offering

Abbey Machinery is expanding its 2026 product range with three new diet feeder models: the VF1700, VF1900, and VF4000. The additions offer increased flexibility and capacity for growing dairy operations, complementing an already extensive range that runs from 15 to 40 cubic metre capacities. With feed costs representing up to 60% of dairy production costs on many farms, accurate and consistent Total Mixed Ration (TMR) delivery is critical, and Abbey's premium twin and tri-auger diet feeders are engineered to ensure every mouthful delivers the correct balance of nutrients, minerals, and fibre. New Zealand dairy farmers already using Abbey equipment report measurable improvements in feed consistency and reductions in waste.

Malone brings the heavy-duty grassland machines

Malone Farm Machinery is showcasing two new specialist machines at Fieldays 2026, both engineered to handle the kind of heavy, damp grass crops that characterise Irish and New Zealand conditions. The Tedd-Air 1120-T is an 11.2-metre wide tedder built around a heavy-duty main frame with eight individual-wheel-mounted rotors, each equipped with seven hooked tines designed to lift wet, heavy grass and invert the crop for faster drying. Hydraulic accumulators provide machine stabilisation and ensure the unit tracks properly behind the tractor, while maintenance-free liquid grease-filled gearboxes reduce servicing demands.

Complementing the tedder is the Proline 610 twin-rotor swather, designed to follow the tedding operation and set up a clean, flat-topped box-profile swath ready for baling or forage harvesting. Built around a heavy-section central spine with a steered rear axle and flotation tyres, it tracks tightly on headland turns and delivers a fully adjustable swath width of 1.3 to 1.7 metres.

Wide range of products and services

The Enterprise Ireland Pavilion at Site D67 also features the following Irish companies:

Dairymaster: The dairy innovation leader exports to over 45 countries and offers milking systems, automatic scrapers, feeding equipment, and farm automation technology designed to increase milk yield, reduce labour, and lower energy use.

JFC Agri: The manufacturer brings its JFC Evolution Automatic Calf Feeder and ATV Milk Kart to Fieldays, offering premium agricultural products that combine cutting-edge technology with practical farm functionality.

Revive Environmental International: Revive produces high-performance sewer cleaning trucks engineered for a 30-year operational lifespan, up to three times that of conventional industry vehicles, through its circular economy Revive Warrior Program.

In addition to the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion, the following Irish brands will exhibit at distributor and dealer sites across Fieldays:

Action Agriculture, Sites F36/F36A/F38: Keenan (diet feeder wagons and orbital spreaders, with InTouch precision nutrition platform).

Ag Attachments Limited, Site F37: Dromone (tractor pick-up hitch and excavator quick coupler technology), Tanco (bale wrappers, bale handling, and mowers)

Agriquip, Site G41: Major Equipment (rotary slashers, mulchers, pasture toppers),

Gallagher Animal Management, Site D72: StrongBó Agritech (Auto Weigher IoT paddock weigh scale for continuous cattle liveweight monitoring).

Giltrap AgriZone, Site D58: Hi-Spec Engineering (slurry tankers, diet feeders, spreaders), Malone Farm Machinery (grassland machinery), ProDig Attachments (grass forks, bale shears, tractor buckets).

Glen Dimplex, Site RLA22: Outdoor entertaining range including Crossray 4-burner gas BBQ kitchen, Masport fire pits, and Heatstrip heaters.

Portwest: Portwest offers an extensive range of high visibility, flame resistant workwear, footwear, and protective equipment across 22,000 products.

Quality Tractor Parts: Ireland's premier tractor parts supplier the company serves more than 2,000 customers across 80 countries.

Shoof International, Site PE38-42: Forcefield (battery, mains, and solar-powered electric fence energisers and accessories).

Webline Agriculture Limited, Site H50: Mastek (low-emission slurry equipment including dribble bars, trailing shoes, and the award-winning SuperCut Macerator).

About us:

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government's agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets. We invest in the most innovative Irish companies through all stages of their growth and connect them to international customers across multiple industries. With 40 offices worldwide, Enterprise Ireland's teams of industry experts consult with international businesses to understand and solve their business needs. www.enterprise-ireland.com

Contact details:

Louise Nealon, PR With Purpose, + 61 403 569 177, [email protected]