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Irish barley is the backbone of Ireland’s brewing and distilling industry. But could Irish-grown wheat, maize and rye reduce reliance on imports? A Teagasc study explores the possibilities. Significant amounts of Irish-grown grain are used in the brewing and distilling sector in Ireland and it is an important premium-value market for growers. Barley has been, […]
Adapting to climate change is a multifaceted issue for farmers. Research by Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development Programme aims to better understand how farmers perceive adaptation measures for climate resilience. Irish farmers are all too aware of the negative impacts of climate change on their farm operations, livelihoods and the environment. Led by researchers in […]
Irish whiskey is an increasingly popular product worldwide, but with popularity comes a greater risk of fraudulent products. At Teagasc Moorepark, Principal Research Officer Kieran Kilcawley is seeking to understand Irish whiskey’s unique properties – to benefit producers and customers alike. Kieran Kilcawley’s background in dairy science ultimately led to a career in flavour profiling. […]
Properly implemented grazing infrastructure increases productivity and sustainability in livestock enterprises, but research from Teagasc Moorepark shows that there are crucial hurdles to overcome first. Grazing infrastructure is a fundamental component of pasture-based dairy farming systems. It ensures that the grass grown on farms is used effectively by grazing animals, which is a key driver […]
As fermented foods continue to grow in popularity, research at Teagasc’s Food Research Centre is examining the possibilities of an old drink seen in a new light: beer. Beer is one of the most widely consumed fermented beverages, with up to 128 litres being consumed per capita across European Union countries in 2023. While it […]
Based at Teagasc Oak Park, Teagasc’s new National Centre for Brewing and Distilling (NCBD) combines a multidisciplinary, multi-actor approach to promoting and strengthening Ireland’s malting, brewing and distilling sectors. The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling (NCBD) is led by Manager Lisa Ryan, supported by Brewing and Distilling Technician Gemma Merrins, Walsh Scholar Isabella de […]
The Walsh Scholars Programme continues to be a source of excellence in research for Teagasc. In May this year, the organisation granted awards and recognition to some of its best and brightest. Teagasc awarded the 2025 Walsh Scholars gold medal to Luca van Dijk, a PhD student in the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation […]
Each year, large numbers of unweaned dairy calves leave Irish farms for veal and beef rearing units in mainland Europe. These calves, typically under six weeks old, face a long and complex journey by road and sea and several welfare challenges along the way. Young, unweaned dairy calves are regularly transported from Irish farms to […]
A Teagasc work placement explored gender challenges and solutions across two projects: COREnet and Dairy Kenya-Ireland. This highlights how women are driving innovation in short food supply chains. The project ‘Connecting Advisors toward a European Network for consumer-producer chains’ (COREnet) is an advisory network funded by Horizon Europe. It aims to develop and coordinate support […]
Can more diverse pastures offer a viable way to reduce methane and total farm gate emissions? Research at Teagasc Athenry is examining the benefits of diverse swards in lamb finishing systems. Increasing lamb growth rates directly from pasture while reducing enteric methane emissions is an important strategy for improving production efficiency and promoting more sustainable […]