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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 […]
Leaf it to science As climate change reshapes growing conditions, Irish forests must adapt. New research explores how species choice, genetic diversity, and forest management can help build resilience from the roots up. Continuous cover forestry systems are close to nature forests and allow newly regenerated seedlings to prosper under the cover […]
Think before you till A new study reveals the conditions under which Irish tillage growers adopt innovations. Research highlights that peer-to-peer exchange is a highly valuable knowledge source for Irish growers, especially plough-based growers. Credit: Oleg Marchak/istockphoto.com Most Irish tillage farmers won’t adopt a new practice unless they see proof that it […]
Chipping away at food waste Potato processing side streams contain valuable nutrients like proteins and starch, which can be efficiently extracted using green technologies. Scaling up these processes enables a zero-waste biorefinery model, turning waste into economic and environmental benefits. Both discarded whole potatoes and leftover scraps can be valuable sources of […]
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 […]
Hide and seek As fresh produce consumption rises, so too do potential risks. New research in Irish horticulture explores where hidden contamination can occur, and how to stop it before it reaches your plate. While fresh produce is increasingly a part of healthier diets, it’s important to understand potential sources of contamination […]
Securing farm futures Low pension coverage and late retirement are stalling generational renewal. New research compares EU systems to explore solutions for supporting Irish farmers through the retirement transition. The sustainability of agriculture in Europe is deeply intertwined with the financial wellbeing of its farmers, particularly concerning retirement provisions. As the farming […]
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 […]
Chipping away at food waste Potato processing side streams contain valuable nutrients like proteins and starch, which can be efficiently extracted using green technologies. Scaling up these processes enables a zero-waste biorefinery model, turning waste into economic and environmental benefits. Both discarded whole potatoes and leftover scraps can be valuable sources of […]
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 […]