TResearch
2024
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, […]
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 Getting to know Anna Fenelon Wexford native Anna Fenelon combines her technical expertise, and passion for working with people, in a national role coordinating laboratories across the Teagasc Research programme. Hi Anna! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a Technologist based in Johnstown Castle, with a national role in […]
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 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 Within farms’ reach Industry collaboration with Teagasc is key to sustainability-enhancing agtech adoption. Members of the AgTech Ireland board at Teagasc Moorepark (L-R): James Greevy, Herdwatch; Ursula Kelly, Cormac Tagging; Padraig Hennessy, Chairman AgTech Ireland and CEO Terra Nutritech; Catherine Lascurettes, COO AgTech Ireland; Lloyd Pearson, Pearson Milking Technology AgTech Ireland was […]
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 Bread for success Research at Teagasc Ashtown’s Food Quality & Sensory Science Department is examining ways to attain balanced breads that are both nutritious and delicious. Barbara Biduski removes baked bread from the oven It can be challenging to achieve a perfect balance between a bread that’s high in both nutrients and […]
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 Root behaviour The soilborne disease clubroot is increasingly prevalent and difficult to control. To help manage clubroot, Teagasc researchers are investigating the potential of naturally occurring predators in the soil microbiome. Characteristic ‘clubroots’ inhibit nutrient and water uptake of affected crops The Brassica plant family includes a large range of agriculturally important […]