TResearch
2023
0 Ripe for the picking Seeking to bolster the market for Irish apples, a new screening project will develop in-depth blueprints of customer preferences, allowing growers to focus on producing the most desirable varieties. The market is ripe for the development of Ireland’s dessert apple sector. Across the globe, demand is increasing for […]
0 Innovation drivers in horticulture Dermot Callaghan, Head of the Horticulture Department, examines some of the challenges and opportunities facing the horticulture sector. With a €521 million farm gate value, the horticulture sector is spread across two key sub-sectors: horticulture food (€417 million) and amenity horticulture (€104 million). The sector is diverse and […]
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. Soil biodiversity Kerry Ryan and Natalie Oram […]
0 Dotty dots on trees Plants exist in close association with microbes, both on the surface (epiphytes) and inside (endophytes). These microbes are also known as the second genome of plants that help fight against biotic and abiotic stressors. The ElmAsh project will explore microbiomes of different ash genotypes to identify and grow […]
0 It’s all go with OLIGO Teagasc’s understanding of the science behind the presence of oligosaccharides in milk can lead to improved dairy products. Breast milk is considered the gold standard of infant nutrition because it contains the essential nutrients to support early infant growth, development and immunity. The sugars in human milk, […]
0 Shaped by snow and ice As part of the GenESIS project, Teagasc is using genomic and phenotypic data to understand the nature of adaption and evolution in the North American Sitka spruce tree. This knowledge can then be implemented through the GenESIS research when breeding new and improved trees in Ireland. It’s […]
0 Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insight A resurgence of interest in Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) comes at a time when Europe is seeking to provide more sustainable and healthier diets for its population. Driven in part by changes in consumer behaviour, Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) are going […]
0 It’s in the genes Teagasc’s genetics team plays a crucial role in both the environmental and economic success of dairy, beef and sheep herds. Teagasc genetics team members (left to right) Cliona Ryan, Alan Twomey and Maria Frizzarin at Teagasc Moorepark, January 2023 Genetics is an essential field to the future of […]
0 Getting to know – Norina Coppinger Norina Coppinger graduated with a BA in European Studies, Social Research & Spanish from the University of Limerick in 1993, and is now a Campus Administrator at Teagasc Athenry. Here, Norina talks about her career highlights and her love for travelling. What is your role at […]
0 Benefits of once-a-day milking Work carried out at Teagasc Moorepark suggests that once-a-day milking does not impact Cheddar cheese composition and can improve cheese yield and some sensory and nutritional attributes. Richard Page (left) and Prabin Lamichhane cut milk gel as part of the process of making Cheddar cheese at Teagasc Food […]