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 […]
Grass the green gold Ireland is renowned for its abundant grass growth. Not only is grass the main source of feed for pasture-based animals, Teagasc scientists have demonstrated its potential for use in a multitude of products from pharmaceuticals to packaging. Photo credit: IvanMikhaylov/istockphoto.com We are seeing demand for sustainable food protein […]
Empowering postdocs: Unlocking career potential Teagasc’s Post-Doctoral Development Programme is helping scientists unlock their career potential. We meet some of the Fellows and find out how they have benefitted from the programme. Mohammad Mohammadrzei (second from right) says that Teagasc’s postdoc programme enhanced his project management and leadership skills. Photo credit: Andrew […]
A collaborative approach Collaboration across the meat processing industries ensures that Ireland maintains a competitive edge in a fast-paced, high-value global market. Words by: Dale Crammond, Director of Meat Industry Ireland. Representatives from MII and MTI at the annual MTI conference. Photo credit: John Ohle The establishment of Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) […]
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 […]