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10 Things to Know About … Hemp

10 Things to Know About … Hemp There has been a very rich history of hemp research within Teagasc. Teagasc was preceded by an organisation called An Foras Taluntais, which was formed in the late 1950s. From very early on in the history of this organisation researchers were interested in the potential […]
29 November 2022

Measuring the value of plants with DNA

Measuring the value of plants with DNA Teagasc researchers are using DNA technologies to improve the efficiency of plant selection and deliver highly digestible cultivars. Improving perennial ryegrass cultivars in order to support pastoral-based production systems for milk and meat is critically important. Specifically, better digestibility of the forage is an important […]
26 November 2022

Watch: Managing farm safety and health video series launched

Watch: Managing farm safety and health video series launched Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD launched videos covering a range of farm safety and health hazards on farms. The videos show ‘best practice’ related to facilities and behaviours […]
25 November 2022

Today’s Farm – November/December 2022

Today’s Farm – November/December 2022 The November/December 2022 edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Slurry – Planning your slurry applications – Cattle slurry has a major role to play in balancing farm soil fertility, reducing large fertiliser bills and meeting new chemical nitrogen (N) allowance […]
22 November 2022

57% of Farmers found to engage in Unsafe Farming Practices

57% of Farmers found to engage in Unsafe Farming Practices Fifty seven percent of farmers engage in unsafe farming practices according to research completed by Teagasc researchers. When asked to respond to a number of common farm work scenarios, most farmers stated that they were more likely to engage in unsafe practices. […]
21 November 2022

TResearch Winter 2022

TResearch Winter 2022 TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. In this edition we look at how our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods. Download Publication (PDF)   In this […]
21 November 2022

How to make milk “plastic”

How to make milk “plastic” Have you ever wondered why milk is white or how cheese is made? Teagasc’s food scientists took us into the research labs at Teagasc Moorepark and explain why common dairy products in our fridges like milk, cheese and yoghurt, taste, look and smell like they do and […]
20 November 2022

60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability

60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability At this event, which took place on Tuesday, 15 November, as part of Science Week, host Jonathan McCrea was joined by Teagasc speakers who addressed questions of food sustainability, safety and environmental effects. There was five-minute talks, each followed by time for audience questions. Watch […]
19 November 2022

A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes

A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes Elena Hayes is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar based in Moorepark in the Food Chemistry & Technology Department, she is currently in the second year of her PhD. Her research focuses on using spectroscopy and chemometrics to predict milk processing traits […]
18 November 2022

A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan

A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan Ali is from Islamabad, Pakistan, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with agronomy majors at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ali started a PhD at Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre. I […]
17 November 2022