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0 One way or an udder Automation technology which mitigates over-milking is an important consideration when scaling up milking facilities. Research at Teagasc Moorepark is examining the optimal balance for milking efficiency. Data from Weigh-All milk meters were used to generate milk flow curves for every milking Milking is the main chore on […]
0 Pasture, present and future Is pasture-based Irish milk truly better than milk from conventional indoor feeding? To examine this question, researchers from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland conducted one of the largest, most in-depth trials of its kind. There is a growing demand for dairy products produced from pasture-fed animals, as […]
0 Nit-rate of change Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to address farming practices relating to issues of declining water quality. Teagasc researchers have examined some of the top measures and their implications. Fertiliser use calculations are a key measures in Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme In 2023, Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme […]
0 The perfect apple This image was taken in the trial apple orchard in Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow. It highlights one of the 48 apple genotypes that are being assessed to characterise their physico-chemical quality and to develop a comprehensive sensory profile of the different apples grown in the Irish climate, as well […]
0 Novel, clean seaweed preservation method Technology Teagasc researchers have developed a novel, environmentally friendly and sustainable two-step method to preserve freshly harvested seaweed for an extended period before further processing This could provide additional value-add opportunities in seaweed product development, while potentially significantly reducing drying and labour costs for harvesters Value propositions […]
0 BIO-BEV: Novel BSG-based functional snack Technology Teagasc researchers, in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, have developed a highly bioactive, spoonable plant-based snack Through bioprocessing, and by using brewers’ spent grain (BSG) — beer manufacturing residue — this product is moving towards green label status Value propositions For the brewing industry: circular […]
0 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. Farmers central to sustainable uplands Event: […]
0 Leading poll-en Increasing the prevalence of wild pollinators is one of many strategies to combat biodiversity loss. As part of the EU-CAP Network, Teagasc researchers are examining how this may be brought about, explains Research Officer Saorla Kavanagh. There are many initiatives and strategies in place that aim to help halt and […]
0 Vitamin “Sea” As part of the SunMara project, Researchers from Teagasc and UCD are investigating polysaccharide-rich seaweeds and their potential benefits on the immune system. For centuries, polysaccharide-rich seaweeds have been employed around the world for their dietary and medicinal benefits. Certain polysaccharides are attracting increasing scientific interest, due to their influence […]
0 Tiny microbes, big impacts A world-leading microbiome research centre based at Teagasc and UCC, APC Microbiome Ireland has spent twenty years at the forefront of this dynamic and ever-prevalent field of research. John Leech, Teagasc Technologist and Research Officer, preparing fermented foods for analysis Last December, the world-leading SFI microbiome research centre, […]