TResearch
2024
No chlorine, No problem The implementation of minimum chlorate technologies across the dairy chain has facilitated the production of milk and dairy products with levels of chlorate residue superior to European Union and customer demands, whilst maintaining microbiological quality. Photo credit: nevodka/istockphoto.com Chlorate is a degradation byproduct of chlorine that can disrupt […]
Meat-ing the demand Uptake of digital tools in the food sector is not yet widespread, but has the potential to transform red meat processing to handle contemporary challenges. X-ray computed tomography-based reconstruction provides ground truth information on tissue structure in beef rib. Photo credit: Teagasc Digital tools are increasingly emerging as enabling […]
Weathering the storm Farming can be a uniquely stressful occupation, with farmers often feeling subjected to changes outside their control. Joint research from Teagasc and Dublin City University seeks to understand these sources of stress. Photo credit: StockSeller_ukr/istockphoto.com The occupation of farming is filled with uncertainty, as farmers contend with changes in […]
Switching off the (b)lights Pesticide resistance is an increasing challenge in crop production. The Teagasc-led project IPMorama seeks to drive crop resistance to mitigate issues around heavy pesticide use. Blight trials at Oak Park illustrate the devastating potential of late blight on potatoes. Photo credit: Teagasc The European Commission’s Farm to […]
Interview: Food for thought A longstanding career in applied science and innovation has made John Colreavy expertly qualified for his current role as Director for Meat Technology Ireland (MTI). He spoke to TResearch about the important relationship between science and industry, and MTI’s unique offering. As MTI’s director, John Colreavy enjoys bringing […]
From the ground up: ten years of SIS Ten years ago, the Irish Soils Information System (SIS) was launched. For this issue’s Back in Time feature, Senior Research Officer Réamonn Fealy reviews its historical context, development and usage – and considers emerging demands for soil data and how these may be met […]
Bubble trouble? Joy Clarke, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, reports on the key results from her work on understanding how biocontrol and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches can support the mushroom sector in controlling disease outbreaks. Photo credit: Teagasc. The mushroom industry is the largest horticulture sector in Ireland. Currently, there are 40 mushroom […]
Detecting chromosomal abnormalities in cattle DNA information collected at birth can now be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in livestock, helping avoid the costs and challenges of rearing infertile cattle. Photo credit: Andrew Downes, xposure Chromosomal abnormalities in humans, such as having an extra or a missing chromosome, are known to cause […]
Team spotlight: Meat expectations Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) is a national centre for research and innovation in meat processing, based at Teagasc Ashtown. Uniquely positioned, it brings together research organisations and industry partners to develop solutions to some of the biggest contemporary challenges facing the meat sector in Ireland, and the world. […]
Planting the seeds Key challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s plant-based sector were revealed in a recent stakeholder workshop, highlighting the potential for sustainable food production and the need for strategic interventions. Photo credit: Mizina/istockphoto.com Globally recognised for its environmental, nutritional, and socioeconomic advantages, plant-based protein production and consumption is gaining traction. Ireland […]