TV: Cork's role in growing revolution

Home-grown technology here in Cork is revolutionising agriculture and horticulture, and we get a glimpse into the people behind it in the next episode of Home Grown on RTÉ1 on Wednesday at 8pm.

Presenter Colm O’Driscoll explores the world of technology and precision growing with Andrew Shorten, Chief Technology Officer of Vantage Ireland, based in Model Farm Road.

From precision machinery and drone operations, to advanced apps, Andrew explains how these tools are transforming planting and harvesting.

Grower Jason Bryan, from Valleyview Farm in Riverstick, tells Colm how growers are adapting to new technologies.

Colm also puts his trust in Andrew, who remotely controls a tractor Colm is ‘driving’ during a live demo, as Colm experiences remote-controlled growing in action.

Also in the episode, Kitty Scully sees how Dublin residents created an urban green space and transformed their community, and Colm heads to a place in Dublin where the growers produce about 47% of Ireland’s field vegetables.