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Teagasc celebrates 60 years of academic publishing
Teagasc celebrates 60 years of academic publishing Teagasc recently launched the 60th Anniversary Special Issue of the Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research (Volume 61, Issue 1). This special issue consists of 12 papers, compiled in 2021 – the journal’s anniversary year – and highlights scientific advancements made over the last […]
27 November 2023
10 Things to Know About… Where You Live
10 Things to Know About… Where You Live When choosing where we want to live, we usually ask questions such as, how far you are to the local shops, whether there are any good schools nearby, or if it’s a long and arduous commute to the workplace. We rarely consider how the […]
27 November 2023
Safety with ATVs and the new training requirements
Safety with ATVs and the new training requirements An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) can be a very versatile and useful machine on the farm. Unfortunately, they are also one of the most dangerous machines on farms. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tells us more, while also outlining details of the recently […]
24 November 2023
Research and Innovation Developments for Sustainable Food Systems
Research and Innovation Developments for Sustainable Food Systems The 2023 Euragri Conference Research and Innovation Developments for Sustainable Food Systems opened yesterday, Thursday, November 23 in Dublin. Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director, welcomed delegates to the Euragri conference, which is hosted by Teagasc at the Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin. The […]
24 November 2023
Teagasc and ACTA sign Memorandum of Understanding
Teagasc and ACTA sign Memorandum of Understanding Teagasc and ACTA (l’Association de Coordination Technique Agricole) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following a decade of fruitful cooperation between the two organisations in the area of agricultural innovation. ACTA is the network leader of 19 French agricultural technical institutes, major players in […]
23 November 2023
Teagasc awards the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal and Alum Award
Teagasc awards the Walsh Scholars Gold Medal and Alum Award The Teagasc Walsh Scholars Gold Medal was awarded to Davor Daniloski from Teagasc’s Food Programme. The Gold Medal, which is the Programme’s highest accolade, was presented at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Ashtown on Wednesday, November 22nd. The event was a showcase […]
23 November 2023
10 Things to Know About… Ageing Well
10 Things to Know About… Ageing Well We often associate old age with wrinkles, increased frailty and a giant pill box. But we need to challenge that. Growing old is a fact of life; unhealthy ageing isn’t. In Monday night’s episode of the television series 10 Things to Know About… Ageing Well on […]
20 November 2023
Teagasc researchers included on the 2023 Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers
Teagasc researchers included on the 2023 Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers Teagasc is delighted to announce that three Teagasc researchers have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers list from Clarivate for 2023. This list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their field of research, through the publication of […]
17 November 2023
Estimating farm accident levels in Ireland
Estimating farm accident levels in Ireland Data collected by the Teagasc National Farm Survey examines the prevalence of farm accidents in Ireland. Consistent data collection helps provide realistic estimates, which further helps inform the most relevant safety practices. The Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) has been conducting farm accident surveys in Ireland […]
14 November 2023
Teagasc gears up for Science Week 2023
Teagasc gears up for Science Week 2023 Science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join us for an exciting week of exploration and discovery as we kick off Science Week at Teagasc, which runs from November 9-19, 2023. Teagasc has lined up various engaging events that promise to captivate the curious […]
13 November 2023