TResearch
2024
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 […]
0 The perfect apple This image was taken in the trial apple orchard in Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow. It highlights one of the 48 apple genotypes that are being assessed to characterise their physico-chemical quality and to develop a comprehensive sensory profile of the different apples grown in the Irish climate, as well […]
0 Assessing agricultural sustainability Sustainability assessments are a useful tool to guide the transition towards greater sustainability. However, there are challenges to be aware of when developing methodologies and interpreting results. Improving the sustainability of our food systems is an ever-pressing need. The cost-of-living crisis and depletion of our natural resources are examples […]
0 Coming out of its shell Shell waste from commercial fishing has long been an untapped resource, but new research suggests it could have great potential for industrial packaging applications. It has been reported that for each species of shellfish harvested, around 10 million tonnes of waste are generated annually and […]
0 Nit-rate of change Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to address farming practices relating to issues of declining water quality. Teagasc researchers have examined some of the top measures and their implications. Fertiliser use calculations are a key measures in Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme In 2023, Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme […]