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Research Ireland – a transformative reset Ireland’s new research and innovation agency, Research Ireland, sets the stage for a cohesive, interdisciplinary system that drives sustainability, excellence and impact across all disciplines. Research Ireland Board members: Back row (left-right): Rebecca Braun, Eoin O’Sullivan, Godfrey Gaston, Leonard Hobbs; Front row (left-right): Lorraine Allen, Anne […]
Peas of mind Innovative research at Teagasc Ashtown’s Food Quality and Sensory Science department is examining how Irish-grown peas can help promote new, sustainable food solutions. Using Irish-grown peas as a bread ingredient may improve product quality, while also providing economic and sustainability boosts. Credit: Teagasc Increasing consumer demand for high-protein, plant-based […]
Enteric methane: generating new baselines Improving enteric methane emission estimates from ruminant livestock is an important step towards more informed decision- making on appropriate mitigation strategies. Dairy cows using a GreenFeed unit for methane measurement at Teagasc Moorepark. Credit: Teagasc Agriculture is the largest contributor to Ireland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile, […]
More than a gut feeling Fermented foods, an ancient dietary staple, are making a comeback. With new innovations and growing demand, researchers are uncovering what makes these foods a hit with modern consumers. Credit: Daniel_Dash/shutterstock.com New research reveals six key factors that influence consumer acceptance of fermented foods, shedding light on how […]
Engagement opportunity: A novel food emulsifier from a red seaweed hydrolysate Credit: Nik_Merkulov/istockphoto.com Technology value proposition Teagasc researchers have developed a seaweed-derived emulsifying agent, using extracted protein hydrolysate. This allows for the production of vegan baked goods and food products, free from egg and dairy. Use of such a sustainable resource can […]
Food for the future Advances in innovation across the food sector play a key role in maintaining Ireland’s status as a food exporter, explains Mark Fenelon, Head of Teagasc’s Food Programme at Ashtown and Moorepark. […]
Events: my take-home message Teagasc’s researchers attend many events throughout the year, sharing the findings from their research with national and international audiences. Here, we capture the take-home messages – key pieces of information that our researchers want people to remember – from recent events. Targeted actions for water quality Event: Farming […]
Hydroponic sweet basil: cultivating flavour and sustainability Hydroponics is an innovative approach in precision agriculture, driving a more efficient, sustainable and scalable future. Hydroponic cultivation replaces conventional soil-based agriculture with nutrient-rich water solutions. Nutrient solutions are the lifeblood of plant growth, with plant roots submerged in a precisely controlled fertiliser regime that […]