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Nisin G: a novel anti-Fusobacterium nucleatum therapeutic MTU and Teagasc are seeking commercial partners to further develop and commercialise the strain for applications in functional foods, biotherapeutics and women’s vaginal health CHALLENGE Fusobacterium nucleatum is an important human pathogen with a number of associated pathologies in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including colorectal […]
Sustainable, compostable packing solutions for fresh produce Teagasc, through a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded collaborative project with Technological University Dublin (TUD), is developing novel compostable packaging solutions based on sustainable raw materials including stinging nettles and rhubarb Technology Teagasc, through a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded collaborative project with Technological University Dublin (TUD), […]
Leading the way with LCA Research at the Horticulture Development Department in Ashtown is examining the environmental impact of fruit and vegetables grown with biostimulant inputs and packaged with different packaging forms. Lael Walsh and Éamonn Walsh are part of the team examining how Life Cycle Assessments can provide a more nuanced […]
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. Event: Teagasc Forestry Open Day, at Teagasc, […]
The Irish frog Field biodiversity is often unsuspected, especially when the diversity of habitats can support a large diversity of species. Amphibians are indicators of the ecosystem’s health. They are very sensitive to pesticide and other environmental perturbation. Over the last few years, they have massively declined. However, they are very important […]
Beef and to the point For Teagasc’s dairy-beef research and KT programme, Research Officer Nicky Byrne and Walsh Scholar Jenny Abbott, DairyBeef500 Programme Manager Alan Dillon and Programme Advisor Fergal Maguire explain how their work supports Ireland’s world-class beef production systems. Can you explain the team’s role? Nicky: Over the past 10 […]
Microbial marvels Teagasc research is examining the beneficial symbiotic relationship between the soil microbiome and plant diversity in pasture systems. Agricultural grassland soils are a rich source of microbial life. These microorganisms – which include bacteria and fungi – are instrumental in fundamental ecosystem processes such as organic matter decomposition and nutrient […]
Worth the weight A Research Officer in Grassland Science at Teagasc Grange, Peter Doyle is at the forefront of research that’s optimising beef systems to improve lifetime animal performance while meeting crucial climate goals. Photo by: Tony Keane How did you get into this field of study? I grew up on a […]
Employment deployment Studying employment practices on farms will allow for the development of tailored support and training, helping farmers offer more attractive employment opportunities. Like many economic sectors today, agriculture is in the middle of a perfect storm; demand for additional people to work on farms is increasing, while the availability of […]
Cease & resist Overuse of antibiotics is known to have detrimental effects; new Teagasc research is examining how antibiotic use in early life affects human and animal microbiota. Limiting antibiotic use in early life can bolster antimicrobial resistance genes later on in life (Photo: blackCAT/iStockphoto.com) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a burgeoning global […]