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Pig Research Update – PLFPigCarc
Pig Research Update – PLFPigCarc Precision Livestock Farming technologies & meat inspection findings to improve pig health & welfare. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc, University College Dublin & KU Leuven. Focusing on respiratory diseases, it aims to validate & optimize feedback from two data sources that have not been fully […]
29 July 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on […]
16 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2) This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition & management on gilt welfare & performance. Improving rearing conditions for replacement gilts should improve their welfare & increase their output. Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
15 July 2020
Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods
Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods Food processing is any method used to convert fresh foods into food products. In large-scale food manufacture. Dr Elena Inguglia describes how some of our foods are currently processed, and how these processes might be improved for food to be processed freshers, healthier and longer-lasting The Research […]
11 July 2020
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic This infographic outlines the nutrient recovery cycle which can improve the efficient use of resources in pig production. By using pig manure as a fertiliser to grow crops which will in turn be used in making pig feed, a circular economy is created. Download Publication (PDF) Ensuring […]
10 July 2020
Wildflower Meadow
0 Wildflower Meadow Paul Fitters lecturer in the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens takes us on a walk through his wildflower meadow at two different stages in May and June 2020. The meadow has been 15 years’ in the making and is improving year on year. Each year the grass […]
5 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1)
0 Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1) This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition and management on gilt welfare and performance. Phoebe Hartnett, previous PhD student who worked on the GILTLIFE project tells us more. Download Publication (PDF) The benefits of improving […]
1 July 2020
The MASTER Plan
The MASTER Plan A European consortium co-ordinated by Professor Paul Cotter of Teagasc is using next-generation sequencing technologies to investigate the microbiomes of food systems and to improve our food quality, security and sustainability. MASTER (Microbiome Applications for Sustainable food systems through Technologies and EnteRprise) is a European Union Horizon 2020 project […]
29 June 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager gives us the latest update on the activities and […]
25 June 2020
Grass 10 Weekly Update
0 Grass 10 Weekly Update Get the latest news & updates from the Grass10 team in this week’s newsletter including: PastureBase data & Elodie Ruelle’s MoSt Grass Growth Prediction Model; Current Performance on Mike Bermingham’s farm; Average Farm Cover; Upcoming Events and an Athenry Sheep Update PastureBase Update AFC Stocking Rate Cover/LU Growth […]
1 April 2020