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The bioeconomy uses renewable resources from agriculture, forestry and the marine to produce food, feed, materials and energy, while reducing waste, in support of achieving a sustainable and climate-neutral society. In this article, we highlight some key areas where Teagasc has been leading the way in the development of the Irish bioeconomy. The European Commission […]
Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation for Teagasc, explains how Teagasc and Ireland are well-positioned to unlock the potential of the bioeconomy to advance sustainable innovation. Fuelled by innovation, circular thinking, and biological resources, the bioeconomy represents one of the most promising opportunities for sustainable development. Globally, demand is growing for sustainable alternatives […]
Measuring nitrous oxide emissions is notably complex, but innovation in “living labs” may transform Ireland’s ability to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requires careful, regular measurement of data from gas fluxes – the rate at which a gas moves across the earth’s surface. The most common approach to measuring […]
A decade’s worth of collaborative research between Teagasc and industry partners has helped Ireland achieve one of the EU’s lowest rates of Campylobacter infection in broiler chickens. In just over a decade, Ireland has transformed from having the highest Campylobacter contamination rates in broiler chickens in Europe to being among the best in class, thanks […]
Teagasc research on Irish dairy farms is highlighting how milking process efficiency can be improved through parlour infrastructure, automation, and management practices. With growing herd sizes and intensifying pressure on farm infrastructure and labour resources, how can dairy farmers improve their milking efficiency? Recent research on Irish dairy farms highlights novel information on the effects […]
Teagasc research is looking at how grain aphids’ resistance to insecticide – or “knockdown resistance” – can be a double-edged sword for growers. Two recent publications from Teagasc researchers have shown that resistance to insecticide in grain aphids – colloquially termed as knockdown resistance – does not increase the transmission of virus by the grain […]
The bioeconomy is central to Teagasc’s strategy, offering new opportunities for competitiveness and resilience. Principal Research Officer Maeve Henchion explains how Ireland has become a leader in this rapidly evolving field. The bioeconomy is an increasingly important pillar of Teagasc’s strategy, with the potential to improve productivity and environmental sustainability in particular by boosting the […]
Collaborations between Teagasc and companies like Flahavan’s can open the door for new product streams and revenue models to bolster Ireland’s bioeconomy. Words by: Johnny Flahavan, Operations Manager, E. Flahavan & Sons, Ltd. In the heart of Co. Waterford, E. Flahavan & Sons Ltd. has been milling oats since 1785. While the company is best […]
Peat soils are particularly effective for carbon storage. Teagasc research is assessing its drainage status, which is key to harnessing its potential for emissions reduction. Per Ireland’s National Inventory Reporting, there are 339,000ha of peat soils in grassland. Of this total, approximately 140,000ha are considered drained. When drained, peat soils are at least 30cm thick […]
Work carried out at Teagasc Moorepark examined the crossbreeding of Holstein-Friesian cows with Jersey cows and how this might impact the composition, yield, or maturation characteristics of full-fat cheddar cheese. In Ireland, the national dairy herd is mainly comprised of Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows, a breed established through careful selective breeding of Holstein (HO) and Friesian […]