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Agriland
2 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Share Farming EIP set to launch in coming months
A new European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project focused on share farming as an effective generational renewal option is set to launch in the coming months. Over €300,000 has been allocated to the project developed by The Land Mobility Service, in conjunction with Teagasc, Succession Ireland, Macra, and Lakeland Dairies. It was among three new EIP projects on the theme of generational renewal to secure funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) and the EU earlier this year. Share Farming EIP The Share Farming EIP, which will run in the Lakeland Dairies catchment area, leverages the concept of share farming as an effective mechanism to bridge the gap between retiring landowners and aspiring young farmers. It aims to create opportunities while availing of existing environmentally compliant infrastructure, reduced financial outlay, relationship building, and asset and income security to deliver sustainable farm arrangements. Access to land has long been highlighted as a barrier to generational renewal. Land leasing and purchase favours established farmers and people with significant financial resources, including non-farmers. Patrick Brady, land mobility coordinator in Lakeland Dairies catchment area, told Agriland that it is hoped the new project will be rolled out over the coming months. 'It's a three-year project so we'll be looking for young trained farmers and landowners looking to retire or step back in order to participate in that project. We're starting hopefully from July onwards for three years,' he said. Agreement Share Farming is where two or more people come together to farm the same piece of ground. Both the landowner and share farmer will manage the farm jointly. The share farmer is responsible for farm operations and day-to-day management, with the landowner typically providing the land and infrastructure. The core objectives of the Share Farming EIP include: Establishing share farming agreements, involving young trained farmers and landowners; Providing comprehensive support to participants, covering farm and financial planning, communication, and sustainability practices; Demonstrating the benefits and scalability of share farming as a model for generational renewal. By the end of the project, participating young farmers will be operating as share farmers with the necessary skills and experience to operate independently. Meanwhile, retiring landowners will transition from active farming with confidence for the future of their land, according to the project team. There are a number of possible advantages of share farming, including: The landowner continues to be a farmer; The young person becomes a farmer as part of a good farm business with significantly less finance than would be the case with a lease or purchase; Share Farming requires a lower level of finance, equity and capital investment than land purchase or leasing. Also, existing infrastructure is fully utilised. This enables good farm care and performance; Both parties are separate from a tax and business perspective. The Share Farming EIP is aiming to address systemic challenges in Irish agriculture by introducing an innovative approach to land access and management. 'At its core, share farming involves two parties—a landowner and a young farmer—collaborating on farm operations while sharing responsibilities, risks, and rewards. 'This arrangement allows both parties to benefit, landowners can step back from daily operations while retaining income and oversight, and young farmers gain access to land and develop their farm business,' the project team said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Volvo Cars is expanding its partnership with Google to rapidly deploy its Gemini AI-powered assistant to more of its vehicles featuring Google built-in, the automaker announced on May 21. As part of the expanded collaboration, Volvo vehicles will serve as one of Google's reference hardware platforms for the future deployment of Android Automotive OS (AAOS), which is designed to replace an OEM vehicle infotainment system. 'We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry,' said Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars at Google, in the release. The more feature-rich Gemini AI-powered voice assistant will replace the current Google Assistant of Volvo vehicles later this year, making the automaker's customers among the first to access the latest version of Google's generative AI technology. Gemini allows drivers and passengers to request information about virtually any topic using natural conversations. For example, drivers can ask Gemini questions about the vehicle's user manual or request specific details about a destination before arriving. The AI-powered assistant can also help drivers draft messages, which can be translated into over 40 different languages before sending. Google has also selected Volvo Cars as its lead development partner for testing new features and updates, before adding them to the Android codebase for access to software developers. The Android codebase is known as the 'Android Open Source Project' and the software it contains is free for developers to use. The platform allows anyone to view, modify and distribute code for their own use. Google offers the developer community extensive resources and guidelines for creating Android-based apps. According to Volvo, its expanded partnership with Google will help 'accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry' and for drivers globally. 'We strive to deliver human-centric technology, and a stunning customer experience is an essential part of this,' said Alwin Bakkenes, head of global software engineering at Volvo Cars, in the release. 'With our expanding partnership, we're collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of connected cars.' The Google partnership with Volvo advances the rollout of AAOS currently used by Volvo Cars. Vehicles running AAOS do not require syncing with a smartphone for access to popular Google services. Volvo vehicles with Google built-in come with Google Play, Google Assistant, Google Maps and other popular apps. For Volvo models equipped with AAOS, the vehicle's infotainment system serves as a standalone Android device. Drivers can download and install Android or other-third party apps directly to their vehicle's infotainment system. The latest version of AAOS was released in December 2024. In addition to future Volvo vehicles, Gemini will be made available for other OEM brands featuring Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus, Honda Passport and select Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Acura vehicles. Google also announced that it is adding Gemini to Android Auto in the coming months, which can mirror apps wirelessly on compatible models from a smartphone that's synced to a vehicle. Recommended Reading Google is adding its AI-powered Gemini voice assistant to Android Auto Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Volvos in Australia getting Google Gemini conversational AI tech
Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. "You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination," says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard." Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. "For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars," said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. "We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry." Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40, XC90, S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface, with Australian-delivered vehicles also included. Content originally sourced from: Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. "You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination," says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard." Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. "For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars," said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. "We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry." Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40, XC90, S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface, with Australian-delivered vehicles also included. Content originally sourced from: Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. "You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination," says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard." Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. "For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars," said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. "We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry." Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40, XC90, S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface, with Australian-delivered vehicles also included. Content originally sourced from: Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. "You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination," says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard." Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. "For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars," said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. "We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry." Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40, XC90, S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface, with Australian-delivered vehicles also included. Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Volvos in Australia getting Google Gemini conversational AI tech
Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. 'You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination,' says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard.' Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. 'For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars,' said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. 'We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry.' Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40, XC90, S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface, with Australian-delivered vehicles also included.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Volvos in Australia getting Google Gemini conversational AI tech
Volvo vehicles are getting Google Gemini voice assistance technology, allowing for more natural interactions than the existing Google Assistant. Google Gemini will replace Google Assistant in all Volvo vehicles equipped with Google built-in later this year. The change is expected to come as part of an over-the-air (OTR) software update. While Google Assistant can handle basic requests like dictating text messages and playing media, Gemini allows you to have a natural conversation instead of barking prompts to the system. Google also says it can handle more complex requests. 'You can talk naturally to craft messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions from the car's user manual or learn specific details about your destination,' says Volvo. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'This kind of natural conversation can help reduce your cognitive load so that you can stay focused on driving, reducing distractions for everyone onboard.' Additionally, Volvo says it has become one of the reference hardware platforms for Google's development work on the Android operating system in cars. The automaker will be used as a lead development partner for new features and updates, which means Volvo owners will enjoy new features and enhancements first before they're added to the main Android codebase. 'For years, Google and Volvo Cars have collaborated closely to bring cutting-edge technology to connected cars,' said Patrick Brady, vice president of Android for Cars at Google. 'We're excited to deepen this partnership, accelerating the pace of innovation that will not only improve the driving experience for Volvo customers but also set new benchmarks for the automotive industry.' Google built-in features in all current Volvo products. It was introduced in the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for model year 2021, the C40 and XC60 for model year 2022, and the XC40 , XC90 , S60 and V60 for model year 2023. Volvo is one of several brands to use the Android Automotive operating system with Google built-in, which allows various Google apps to be embedded in the infotainment system and more available to download through the Google Play Store. Other automakers that use Google built-in locally include Honda, Polestar and Renault, though there are even more carmakers that use the tech overseas. Volvo recently announced it would deploy an OTA update for vehicles from as far back as model year 2022 to give them a refreshed user interface , with Australian-delivered vehicles also included.
