TResearch
2024
Beefing up the data Decision-support tools can facilitate more sustainable beef-on-dairy systems. The dairy and beef sectors are intrinsically linked. Approximately 75-80% of calves originating from the dairy herd are destined for slaughter; many are purchased at less than six weeks old. Since dairy farmers are often not directly impacted by the […]
Graze on end Grass varieties can now be evaluated on commercial grassland farms in Ireland; this system gives grassland farmers more relevant information regarding how varieties can contribute to their farms over time. On Irish grassland farms, perennial ryegrass is the most important forage as it provides large quantities of high-quality forage […]
Bridging the gap Teagasc reflects on significant impacts from the decade-long partnership between its technology transfer office and those of University College Cork and Munster Technological University forged via the Bridge Network consortium. Siobhán Jordan (second left, front row) and Miriam Walsh (second right, front row) with Teagasc colleagues at the 2022 […]
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. Eoin O’Connor and Joy Clarke at ISMS […]
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 […]
0 Cereal Killer Zymoseptoria tritici continues to be highly destructive to cereal crops across Europe. However, advances in fungicide are seeking to manage future strains. Further research into fungicides is needed to combat the pervasive crop disease Zymoseptoria tritici In the early 1980s, Septoria tritici blotch (STB) or Zymoseptoria tritici came to be […]