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The soil microbiome and soil health

0 The soil microbiome and soil health Soils are very important for all life on earth. Everyone understands that soils provide food, as plants and animals grow and develop from the nutrients they contain. However, there are some less obvious functions of soil and Aoife Duff Teagasc Soils Researcher details these here Image […]
1 December 2020

Insects as Food

0 Insects as Food Considering increasing global population and increasing demand for proteins, the current food production system cannot be sufficient to meet this demand. And so, emerging protein sources need to be considered and evaluated. Carlos Álvarez García Food Researcher tells of the promise of edible insects Edible Insects Edible insects are […]
1 December 2020

Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Moving Pigs

Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Moving Pigs The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on moving pigs. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about moving pigs. Moving pigs is a core part of the routine on any pig unit. […]
27 November 2020

Transferring the Family Farm Online Event

Transferring the Family Farm Online Event Join us on Tuesday, 17 November at 7:30pm for a short seminar on farm succession, led by Teagasc Farm Management Specialists followed by an opportunity to submit your questions to them privately and have them answered on a one to one basis. Our hugely popular Transferring […]
14 November 2020

Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets

Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Cross Fostering Piglets The latest edition of the Teagasc Pig Development Department’s Skills Series focuses on cross fostering piglets, how to best cross foster and what to avoid. Watch an informational video and read a factsheet to find out more about cross fostering piglets. Fostering […]
13 November 2020

A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets

A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020

A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing

A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing For Science Week, Teagasc Walsh Scholar Ricardo Uribe Alvarez introduces his project on 3D Dairy. In Teagasc Moorepark, we’re looking at using dairy ingredients to make 3D printed dairy snacks. 3D printing is a process of building solid objects layer […]
12 November 2020

A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface?

A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? For Science Week, Deirdre Kennedy from the National Food Imaging Centre, Teagasc Moorepark, introduces Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? At the National Food Imaging Centre, we study food structure using state-of-the-art microscopes, high speed cameras even virtual reality. All […]
12 November 2020

Science Week – Careers in Horticulture

0 Science Week – Careers in Horticulture All the careers in Horticulture are tied together with a passion and love of working in the outdoor space with plants. For Science Week, John Mulhern, College Principal, Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, outlines the many and varied careers available in Horticulture   […]
9 November 2020

Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry – Webinar

0 Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry – Webinar Carol Griffin, Teagasc Ashtown, hosted this webinar titled “Moorepark Technology Ltd.- Scaling and Innovation Supports for the Food and Drink Industry”. The webinar featured a presentation from MTL General Manager Kieran Downey, followed by a questions and […]
7 November 2020