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2023
In with the new, out with the nutrients As head of water quality research for the ACP, Senior Research Officer Per-Erik Mellander is advancing vital knowledge in how water quality is impacted by agriculture and a changing climate. Lower Lake, Johnstown Castle Estate A hydrologist by training, Per-Erik Mellander is far from […]
Estimating farm accident levels in Ireland Data collected by the Teagasc National Farm Survey examines the prevalence of farm accidents in Ireland. Consistent data collection helps provide realistic estimates, which further helps inform the most relevant safety practices. The Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has been conducting farm accident surveys in Ireland […]
Achieving sustainable workloads on dairy farms Understanding labour time-use on dairy farms is key to identifying strategies to reduce labour demand and establishing sustainable workloads. Dairy production systems have an unbalanced workload due to calving patterns. Implementing labour efficiency practices may be key to combatting unsustainable workloads In recent years, Irish dairy […]
Where farming and biodiversity unite The BurrenLIFE project, which ran between 2005 and 2010, developed a new model for the sustainable agricultural management of the priority habitats of the Burren region. It is a project regarded by many as an emblematic ‘LIFE’ nature project. Famous for its exposed limestone landscape and rich […]
CSI Listeria: Investigating foodborne pathogens A multi-institute consortium, led by Teagasc, has sought to understand the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in foods by studying a collection of isolates from foods and food processing environments in Ireland. The research team found that not all isolates are created equal, raising the question: should they […]
Healthy diet, healthy body, healthy planet Research is ongoing to identify healthy eating guidelines for sustainable diets that are beneficial for both personal and planetary health. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) have been developed for more than 100 countries worldwide. FBDG identify the type and balance of foods to consume for a healthy […]
Fundamentals of whiskey flavour Granted EU geographical indicator status in 2016, Irish Whiskey is an increasingly sought-after product globally. To help safeguard its status, researchers at Teagasc & Technological University Dublin are seeking to map its unique properties. Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey. Records date back to 1405, although it is […]
Ahead of the packaging Compostable packaging is a potential option to combat waste from single-use plastic. However, not all compostable packaging is suitable for home composting. Researchers at Teagasc Ashtown are examining further alternatives for a more circular economy. Plastic has been the primary packaging material in the food industry for decades. […]
0 Leader of the pack(aging) An innovative approach to sustainable food packaging saw Teagasc’s Shivani Pathania receive recognition at this year’s UCC SPRINT Awards, with commercialisation for her concept next on the agenda. At UCC’s 2023 SPRINT Awards, all of the top accolades were awarded to female researchers. Among the winners was Teagasc […]
0 Getting to know – Luis Lopez-Sangil Equipped with a PhD in Soil Science, Luis Lopez-Sangil has swapped warmer Barcelona for wetter Wexford but maintains a sunny disposition through his work at Teagasc. Here, we find out more about his work as a Soil Health Research Technologist. Hi Luis! Tell us a bit […]