Smart Agri Digital Innovation Hub
AIDM Project Update
AIDM Think Tank Highlight = Time is precious
The Think Tank held in BloomHQ in July was a great event that highlighted the need for more investment in technology that gives farmers back their time. Leo McGrane of UCD Lyons showcased the potential for Agri Innovation startups to receive support David Kelly highlighted that using something like Microsoft Excel is using Innovation for your farm, it doesn't have to be a huge investment to give you back a few hours of your time Peadar Casey showcased that Agri Innovation needs to be a local effort but can have a Global impact. The takeaway from the event shows a great interest in using innovation to make farming life easier for those working in the Agri industry. Farmers want access to basic technology training such as online banking and learning how to track soil sampling, drone technology, and assistance with grant applications.
We will run this event again on 8th September at 8 pm in BloomHQ Mountrath - Register HERE to attend
AIDM Drop-in Clinics Highlight = Support required with Agri-Food Startups In July and August, we held some drop-in clinics for those in the Agri-Food Industry to call in and ask about the AIDM project, and complete our survey to inform our research on the use of Agri Innovation in the Midlands and receive support from their Agri-Food Startup business. Should you like to avail of these services outside of the clinic dates please email digitalinnovation@bloomhq.ie or niall@thecube.ie
AIDM Training Programmes Highlight = Aerial technology - Huge interest in using drone technology
The videos from the First training session will be emailed out to those who registered. If you'd like to register to receive the training videos please email us or send us a WhatsApp message on the details below. In September we have more training coming up in the area of Sustainable Farming practices and using Drone technology to improve your farm processes. Both training sessions have to be booked through the link attached HERE for Saturday Afternoon Aerial Agri Tech training and HERE for Onsite Sustainable Farming training. We are still looking to do training on a Dairy/Tillage farm for both training sessions - if you'd like to offer your farm for the training (3 hours maximum, please let us know at digitalinnovation@bloomhq.ie or 0894135817
Research - We still need information on Innovation in the Agri Industry in the Midlands.
Please fill out this SURVEY and share it with anyone you know in the Agri Industry. This research will help inform future projects and support services provided by BloomHQ and The Cube
If you or your organisation provide a service that you think may be of benefit to those in the Agri Industry and you would like to attend the networking event on the 8th of September as a representative for service supports, including education, business, or financial support for Agri Innovation Startups, please reply by email return to book a space. In addition, please feel free to share this information with those you may think would be interested.
If you would like to be added to a WhatsApp group for project updates, and events dates please follow this link here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HpUH73t65Ij80ftelhj45C
Bloomhq Digital Innovation Hub in partnership with theCube Low Carbon Centre of Excellence are excited to announce 'AIDM' Agri Innovation Development Midlands. AIDM will deliver a series of Networking events, Hybrid training programmes in Sustainable Land Management, Aerial Agri Tech, and accessing Financial Support for Agri Innovation, and service supports through the Europen Horizon 2020 Smart Agri Service Call fund.
In the coming weeks, we will be looking to compile information on Agri Tech Development in the Midlands, through a series of surveys, site visits, and research collation. We will be hosting drop-in clinics in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, and Longford, and networking events in Laois. A full list of events and services will be published in the coming days. It is hoped that the research report will showcase the development of Innovation in the Agri industry in the Midlands. For further details, please contact Regina info@bloomhq.ie or Niall niallkelly@cubecentre.ie
Aerial Agri Tech Intro to Satellite Data
This workshop will guide those working in the Agri industry in using Aerial imagery to improve their Agri processes by reviewing free to access satellite data. In a step by step guide, Cian Gallagher of Aerial Agri Tech will explain in layman's terms how to use this information to potentially improve your Agri business.
Please register your interest to attend our online training - Intro to Satellite Data for the Agri Industry.
Zoom link available on registration to watch the event back later on.
This course will take place over 3 weeks: 6 x 2hr workshops
19th + 20th Online
In person training dates to be confirmed
Attendance at each workshop is beneficial but the programme can be tailored to suit the knowledge of the group.
An Advanced level workshop will take place in September with date to be confirmed.
Agri Think Tank and Networking Event (AIDM)
BloomHQ and The Cube Innovation Centres would like to invite you to the Agriculture Innovation Development Midlands (AIDM)'s First official event and programme launch Wednesday 27th July 2022, 2pm, to be held in BloomHQ, Mountrath, R32 Dt9F. Tea/Coffee and Sandwiches will be provided.
The event aims to promote the Digital Innovation and Smart Agri Hub Service for the Midlands and showcase a series of workshops and training to be held over the coming weeks. In addition, we have a panel of speakers on hand to answer any questions you may have and open the floor to ideas around innovation in the Food-Agri sector.
Please fill in your details here to register for the event
For all queries please email Regina info@bloomhq.ie or Niall Kelly in the Cube at niall@cubecentre.ie