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Hydroponic sweet basil: cultivating flavour and sustainability Hydroponics is an innovative approach in precision agriculture, driving a more efficient, sustainable and scalable future. Hydroponic cultivation replaces conventional soil-based agriculture with nutrient-rich water solutions. Nutrient solutions are the lifeblood of plant growth, with plant roots submerged in a precisely controlled fertiliser regime that […]
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. Targeted actions for water quality Event: Farming […]
Engagement opportunity: A novel food emulsifier from a red seaweed hydrolysate Credit: Nik_Merkulov/istockphoto.com Technology value proposition Teagasc researchers have developed a seaweed-derived emulsifying agent, using extracted protein hydrolysate. This allows for the production of vegan baked goods and food products, free from egg and dairy. Use of such a sustainable resource can […]
Meat-ing the demand Uptake of digital tools in the food sector is not yet widespread, but has the potential to transform red meat processing to handle contemporary challenges. X-ray computed tomography-based reconstruction provides ground truth information on tissue structure in beef rib. Photo credit: Teagasc Digital tools are increasingly emerging as enabling […]
No chlorine, No problem The implementation of minimum chlorate technologies across the dairy chain has facilitated the production of milk and dairy products with levels of chlorate residue superior to European Union and customer demands, whilst maintaining microbiological quality. Photo credit: nevodka/istockphoto.com Chlorate is a degradation byproduct of chlorine that can disrupt […]
Detecting chromosomal abnormalities in cattle DNA information collected at birth can now be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in livestock, helping avoid the costs and challenges of rearing infertile cattle. Photo credit: Andrew Downes, xposure Chromosomal abnormalities in humans, such as having an extra or a missing chromosome, are known to cause […]
Team spotlight: Meat expectations Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) is a national centre for research and innovation in meat processing, based at Teagasc Ashtown. Uniquely positioned, it brings together research organisations and industry partners to develop solutions to some of the biggest contemporary challenges facing the meat sector in Ireland, and the world. […]
Bubble trouble? Joy Clarke, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, reports on the key results from her work on understanding how biocontrol and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches can support the mushroom sector in controlling disease outbreaks. Photo credit: Teagasc. The mushroom industry is the largest horticulture sector in Ireland. Currently, there are 40 mushroom […]
Interview: Food for thought A longstanding career in applied science and innovation has made John Colreavy expertly qualified for his current role as Director for Meat Technology Ireland (MTI). He spoke to TResearch about the important relationship between science and industry, and MTI’s unique offering. As MTI’s director, John Colreavy enjoys bringing […]
Planting the seeds Key challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s plant-based sector were revealed in a recent stakeholder workshop, highlighting the potential for sustainable food production and the need for strategic interventions. Photo credit: Mizina/istockphoto.com Globally recognised for its environmental, nutritional, and socioeconomic advantages, plant-based protein production and consumption is gaining traction. Ireland […]