TResearch
2025
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 […]
Not adding up? Nitrites in cured meat play a key role in developing sensory characteristics that are important to consumer perception and purchase intent. Research at Teagasc Ashtown is investigating whether nitrites can be reduced without compromising the sensory experience. Credit: lensmen/istockphoto.com Cured meats, such as cooked ham, bacon and sausages, have […]
Modelling seasonality of beef finishing systems Researchers at Teagasc Grange are exploring how seasonality impacts beef prices and farm profitability, using bioeconomic models to examine Irish beef production systems and the potential of altering slaughter dates. Beef production systems maximising the use of grazed grass have potential for greater profitability. Credit: Teagasc […]
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 […]