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Three Ballymahon students revealed how they surveyed 100 farmers from the area as part of their project for the 55th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition #BTYSTE at the RDS, Dublin.
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Emily Cassells, Patrice Rhatigan and Juliette Byrne were interviewed for the BT YouTube channel and they impressively outlined that the aim of their project was to evaluate if having basic sensors on cows reduces labour and improves overall farm efficiency on a dairy farm.
ALSO READ: Ballymahon Secondary beat Ballymahon Vocational in exciting Longford local derby
Their project was entitled 'Analysing the Use and Efficiency of Cow Sensors on Dairy Farms'.
We had 2 very special visits @BTYSTE from Dr Christy Duffy, CEO of LWETB and our school principal Ms Johnston. They were very impressed with our projects and complimented us on all our hard work. @LWETBFET @Longford_Leader @westmeathindo @ShannonsideFM @Midlands103 pic.twitter.com/72c87TRYkL
— Ballymahon Vocational School (@VSBALLYMAHON) January 11, 2019
Our girls group were the Longford school picked to do a live interview for the BT YouTube channel!!! Well done girls. Keep
— Ballymahon Vocational School (@VSBALLYMAHON) January 10, 2019
Up the great work. You are doing BVS proud. pic.twitter.com/UitU58t4Qv
Superb ambassadors @VSBALLYMAHON @BTYSTE, encapsulating the spirit of BVS while exuding positivity & expertise in your field. Future is in safe hands! Huge credit to Ms. Mulcahy & Ms. Mooney.Roll on @BTYSTE 2020! @Longford_Leader @LWETBFET @westmeathindo @BallymahonDaily @joefla pic.twitter.com/KOC2lnDbtD
— Ballymahon Vocational School (@VSBALLYMAHON) January 12, 2019
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