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At the VistaMilk research centre, based at Teagasc Moorepark, researchers are examining how engaged research can improve results for end-users. Picture this: you are a dairy farmer with a keen interest in promoting sustainability and animal welfare on your farm. You always track the latest research and are excited to read an article about a […]
As the human body ages, our dietary requirements shift. The SO-PLANTS project at Teagasc Moorepark’s Food Research Centre is studying the benefits of plant-based foods to help this transition. In 2022, there were 768,900 people over the age of 65 living in Ireland. This population is predicted to double to 1.6 million by 2051. As […]
Ireland has the potential to remain a global player in brewing and distilling, but this will require significant focus on the use of Irish grain, explains John Spink, Head of Teagasc’s Crop, Environment and Land Use Programme and Director of the National Centre for Brewing and Distilling. Ireland produces very high-quality, high-yielding cereal crops […]
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 issue we focus on science communications and engaged research. Playing for […]
One of the initiatives at the National Centre for Brewing and Distilling is to provide new insights into the production of malting barley. As well as examining how production can be made more sustainable, researchers are looking at optimising the steeping and germination processes, identifying new malting barley varieties, and exploring opportunities for the use […]
Growing resilience: partnering for the future of ash and beyond Restoring ash, diversifying native species and strengthening forestry resilience – a long-standing partnership between Teagasc and None So Hardy Nurseries is helping shape the future of Irish woodlands. Credit: Andrew Downes For over three decades, None So Hardy Nurseries Ltd, based in […]
Life from decay – a microcosm of biodiversity in a forest This vibrant image highlights the intricate beauty of decaying wood, where moss thrives and life cycles continue within the forest ecosystem. It exemplifies the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by decomposing matter, serving as both habitat and food for countless organisms. […]
Strengthening forests for climate challenges Tom Houlihan, Acting Head of the Teagasc Forestry Development Department, outlines how research in forest resilience, carbon, and management practices is helping future-proof Ireland’s forests against climate challenges. Credit: Sylvia Becerra Gonzalez/istockphoto.com Building more resilient forests is central to Teagasc’s work in forestry. Through targeted research, advisory […]
Interview: Seeing the forest for trees Forestry Senior Research Officer Ian Short talks us through recent advances in closer-to-nature forestry, and why agroforestry means more than just land grants for growers. Ian appreciates seeing agroforestry and Continuous Cover Forestry enjoy a “renaissance” as increasingly valid approaches in recent years. Photography: Finbarr O’Rourke […]
Accelerated dry-aging of beef Credit: Mironov Vladimir/shutterstock.com Value proposition Our novel technology enhances and accelerates the development of the distinctive flavour and aroma of dry-aged beef, significantly reducing the aging time required to achieve these desirable characteristics. Opportunity Through accelerated oxidation of lipids and flavour precursors, our technology enables the faster accumulation of […]