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Northern Ireland for Agri-Tech

Farm with the future in mind.

Look to Northern Ireland for agricultural innovation. We’re recognized as a global leader in farm equipment manufacturing and agri-tech that incorporates world-leading food security and traceability expertise. Our solutions help food producers around the world meet constantly changing consumer demand.

Our sophisticated, productive farming practices can help increase profits, manage land, boost yields and safeguard food quality. Northern Ireland companies are trusted exporters, bringing their success to the global agricultural industry. Reap the benefits of our experience and source your farming solutions from world leaders.

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  • Farming Heritage

    In 1917, Harry Ferguson patented the technology that led to the modern tractor.

  • Research Excellence

    Home to The Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast – a world leader in food security and traceability.

  • Industry Expertise

    Farming is the biggest industry in Northern Ireland with 75% of land used for agriculture.

  • Agricultural Hub

    Almost 25,000 farm businesses in Northern Ireland support over 48,000 jobs.

Areas of expertise

Agri-Machinery

Area of sector expertise

  • Grassland management
  • Trailers
  • Agri equipment
  • Agri engineering

Northern Ireland has a unique cluster of companies producing world-class mobile bulk processing and wet processing equipment, with agricultural applications. Our engineering and manufacturing excellence is supported by a comprehensive supply chain, resulting in reliable, high-performing equipment that delivers economic and environmental benefits.

  • Products from slurry tankers and dribble bars to livestock handling equipment
  • Cutting-edge technology and efficient farm machinery
  • Full range of farm trailers
  • Expert skills and knowledge based on experience – farming is Northern Ireland’s biggest industry

Businesses here include

  • Kingspan logo
  • Fleming Company logo
  • Quad-X company logo
  • SlurryKat Logo
  • UPU
  • Erth Engineering company logo
  • Herbst company logo
  • Quadcrate logo

Agri-Tech

Area of sector expertise

  • Farm management software
  • Precision farming
  • AI, cloud & data analytics

In addition to an industrial heritage rooted in farming, Northern Ireland is one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, with strengths in software development and cyber security. The two worlds have merged to create leading-edge agri-tech solutions, including:

  • Autonomous livestock video monitoring
  • AI-enabled farm safety monitoring
  • On-demand satellite insights to predict crop health
  • Energy and fuel management reporting
  • Cloud-based egg supply software

Businesses here include

  • Cattle Eye company logo
  • crop safe company logo
  • Machine Eye company logo
  • CropHound logo
  • Farm Compare company logo

Supply chain

Area of sector expertise

  • Fabrication
  • Components and assemblies
  • Electronics
  • Hydraulics
  • Software
  • Other components and services
  • Comprehensive range of services for Agri OEMs from components, control panels and sub-assemblies to complex software solutions 
  • Agile and responsive to change
  • Experienced and aligned to the needs of Agri-Engineering companies
  • Local and easily accessible

A magazine editor once described Northern Ireland to me as the Silicon Valley of engineering. In Northern Ireland, we are not afraid to try new things when it comes to developing our machinery. When customers ask for weird and wonderful things, we always give it a go. Our engineering teams are great at innovating and developing new products.

Natasha Mitchell, CK International

Connect with Northern Ireland suppliers.

We can help connect you with world-class technology companies. 

  • Local offices

    Contact our team in the Americas (below) to find out about the respected and established exporters from Northern Ireland.

  • Exhibitions & trade shows

    Northern Ireland exporters regularly take part in sector trade shows around the world.

    View our trade calendar

  • Meet the buyer

    Meet the buyer events offer an opportunity to meet and talk to our trusted exporters in your sector.

    View our trade calendar

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