<p>Smart phones and apps are becoming more a part of the lives of farmer’s lives in Ireland, and around the world.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This episode features <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/contact/staff-directory/k/ursula-kenny/">Dr Ursula Kenny</a> based at the <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/staff/agrifood-business-and-spatial-analysis/">Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis</a> Department of Teagasc who has &nbsp;investigated the use of apps by some farmers in Ireland and the resistance to them from others.</p>

The Research Field is Teagasc's monthly research podcast for everyone interested in agriculture, crops, the environment, food, forestry and rural development research in Ireland. Presented by Sean Duke, science journalist, with regular contributions from Catriona Boyle, science and communication outreach officer with Teagasc, the podcasts will get out and about and talk to researchers in their various fields. Acknowledgement: Signature tune 'Inspirational Outlook' by https://scottholmesmusic.com