TResearch
2026
Wheats and oats are two of the major cereal crops produced across Ireland’s agricultural sector, and their production leaves behind an oft-ignored byproduct: straw. However, research at Teagasc Ashtown suggests there may be more to straw than meets the eye. Ireland’s large annual production of cereal crops also produces large quantities of a common, unsung […]
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, the effects certainly make themselves heard across the forestry supply chain. A new framework developed at Teagasc Johnstown Castle aims to protect forestry managers from the worst effects of windthrow. Windthrow, the uprooting of trees by wind, represents the single […]
A landmark Teagasc report says Irish farmers are well placed to pave the way for anaerobic digestion feedstock adoption, with biomethane production offering potential economic gains alongside lower agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. A research report from Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development programme is making a strong case for the use of anaerobic digestion to support […]
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a widely recognised framework for pesticide reduction, but adoption and application vary greatly. A Teagasc-led research project seeks to understand the IPM situation in Ireland and abroad to tailor implementation practices for growers. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the main framework used globally to achieve pesticide reduction, being recognised in […]
From dairy to digital innovation, Mark Fenelon, Head of the Food Programme at Teagasc, explains how applied research, industry collaboration and emerging technologies are supporting Ireland’s position as a global leader in sustainable food production. Could you tell us about your research background? I started out at the Institute of Technology in Carlow, completing a […]
Teagasc wishes to engage with relevant industry to bring this packaging technology to market – focusing on the soft berries and herbs markets initially. Technology – value proposition Perforation-mediated active modified packaging (PMA-MAP), developed at Teagasc Ashtown’s Food Research Centre, offers novel packaging solutions for soft berries and herbs. Compared to conventional packaging, PMA-MAP […]
The Engage@Teagasc team invite expressions of interest for SOLAS: a high-throughput mid-IR platform delivering rapid, cost-effective, simultaneous quantification of twelve essential soil parameters. Technology – value proposition SOLAS is a high throughput, mid infrared (MIR) spectroscopy-based platform that delivers rapid, simultaneous quantification of up to 12 key soil parameters from a single sample. Using Ireland’s […]
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. In this article we focus on public engagement on soil and the latest updates […]
The TillageCare project will use existing resources, farmer networks and modelling to quantify the systems benefit of cover cropping and organic manures for carbon sequestration and nitrogen leaching. TillageCare will ensure that lifecycle analysis is underpinned with accurate spatial and temporal data that support industry stakeholders and contribute to the development of a roadmap to […]