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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 46 MIN

Young Stock Podcast - From the fields of Westmeath to ag tech startups

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Hailing from Westmeath, Stephen Fagan has always had a grá for farming and innovation. He speaks to Hannah Furlong about his journey from growing up on the family beef and sheep farm to working at the forefront of ag tech, highlighting the vital role that innovation plays in agriculture today.With a background in product design, marketing and innovation from Maynooth University and experience across many ag tech companies such as Moocall, MSD Animal Health and Micron Agritech, he shares insights into how technology is transforming farming. Now working with GlasPort Bio while continuing to farm and lecture, he discusses the balance between tradition and innovation, the realities of startups in agriculture and his passion for driving more sustainable and efficient farming systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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