TResearch
2024
Measuring up Locally led water stewardship is following catchment science principles and focusing on water quality with multiple benefits. Ministers Malcolm Noonan (left), Pippa Hackett and Charlie McConalogue at Lough Ennel for the launch of the Farming for Water EIP. Photo credit: Water EIP Water quality supports the variety and quality of life […]
Slowing down to get ahead With agriculture putting a strain on water quality, Teagasc researchers are developing farm-scale measures to break pollutant pathways and reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into waterbodies. ln-drain measure to slow the flow of water in surface open drains in farm landscapes. Photo credit: Teagasc Agriculture is putting […]
Steady diet of data Feed-Omics, a collaborative project between Teagasc, University College Dublin and CSIRO in Australia, aims to provide new insights into the molecular regulation of feed efficiency in beef cattle, using state-of-the-art analyses based on systems biology. Photo credit: Andrew Downes There is increasing pressure on the global agri-food industry […]
Sustainable, compostable packing solutions for fresh produce Teagasc, through a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded collaborative project with Technological University Dublin (TUD), is developing novel compostable packaging solutions based on sustainable raw materials including stinging nettles and rhubarb Technology Teagasc, through a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded collaborative project with Technological University Dublin (TUD), […]
Nisin G: a novel anti-Fusobacterium nucleatum therapeutic MTU and Teagasc are seeking commercial partners to further develop and commercialise the strain for applications in functional foods, biotherapeutics and women’s vaginal health CHALLENGE Fusobacterium nucleatum is an important human pathogen with a number of associated pathologies in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including colorectal […]
Easing the pressure The Better Farming for Water campaign will be crucial to meeting objectives under the Water Framework Directive, explain Teagasc’s Director of Research, Pat Dillon, and Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Pat Murphy. The Better Farming for Water campaign will be crucial to meeting objectives under the Water Framework Directive, […]
Mapping a course Teagasc’s Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support the agri-food sector to improve water quality across Ireland’s catchments. To learn more, TResearch spoke to a researcher on the campaign, Daire Ó hUallacháin. Daire Ó hUallacháin is a Principal Research Officer in the CELUP programme at Teagasc Johnstown Castle. […]
Greening and growing Research at the Horticulture Development Department in Ashtown has implemented a commercial vertical hydroponic system for growing leafy greens. Research Officers Michael Gaffney and Zoia Awan are investigating hydroponic growth systems at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown. Photo credit: Iain White, Maxwell Photography Vertical hydroponic farming is an innovative […]
Entrepreneurial excellence Over the past three years Teagasc has made significant strides by partnering with various organisations to nurture entrepreneurial skills for the future leaders of the agri-food sector. Programmes like Food Works support entrepreneurs to innovate, scale and grow their companies, leading to significant global development opportunities. Photo credit: Fennell Photography […]
Full of beans As plant-based diets gain traction, Ireland is shifting its focus to high-quality plant proteins, notably faba beans. With production increasing, these beans promise soil enrichment, sustainable farming and advanced meat alternatives. Animesh Singh Sengar from Teasgasc Ashtown sets up the screw profile of pilot-scale extruder. Photo credit: Teagasc In […]