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Commuting before the pandemic
0 Commuting before the pandemic As some of us return to the work and college after 18 months of working from home, the September Map of the Month looks at pre-pandemic commuting patterns – highlighting how important regional towns are. It is interesting to think how the next survey of commuting will differ. […]
1 October 2021
Rural housing density in Ireland – Map of the Month
Rural housing density in Ireland – Map of the Month The August Map of the Month, created by Researchers David Meredith, Rob O’Hara and Jesko Zimmermann looks at the density of rural dwellings in Ireland. It clearly shows the impact of the road network, proximity to towns and cities, and general topography […]
29 August 2021
Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions – and how to fix it
0 Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions – and how to fix it Hands up who is interested in soil? Anyone? Anyone at all? Tumbleweeds might roll past unless you are addressing a room full of avid gardeners and land managers. This article by Rosie O’Neill, Teagasc Walsh Scholar first appeared on […]
1 August 2021
Soil Sealing in Ireland
Soil Sealing in Ireland The July Map of the Month looks at the important issue of soil sealing in Ireland. Soil sealing is where the ground is covered with an artificial impervious layer – such as concrete. The map was produced as part of the new Terrain-AI project. View the map here: Soil […]
31 July 2021
Health for Sustainable Farming
Health for Sustainable Farming Research by Teagasc along with National Centre for Men’s Health, IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology indicates that farmers adopt health practices, as they get older. However, health issues can progress gradually, so the sooner health adoption takes place the better! Health for Sustainable farming Sustainable farming […]
20 June 2021
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis is a respiratory disease of poultry. It is a highly contagious disease caused by a herpesvirus. This poster highlights some of the biosecurity measures that need to be implemented by anyone entering your poultry enterprise. Signs of the disease are swollen eyes, lethargy and acute respiratory […]
17 June 2021
Risk Assessing Your Farm
Risk Assessing Your Farm Don’t ignore safety issues on your farm! Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare issues a reminder about completing the Risk Assessment Document. She focuses on 3 main areas where the highest number of accidents and fatalities occur; namely – Tractors, Machinery and Livestock. Following a spring of mixed […]
12 June 2021
Who wants an insect energy bar or bug burger for lunch?
Who wants an insect energy bar or bug burger for lunch? Just as no-one anticipated demand for soy-based sausages and seaweed burgers, there’s another future food revolution swarming to our shops. This article by Laura Healy, a PhD student at Teagasc first appeared on RTÉ Brainstorm. The world’s population currently stands at 7.9 […]
28 May 2021
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research
“Oceans of Learning” with Teagasc Marine Research To help celebrate our new partnership with the Marine Institute and the launch of this year’s “Oceans of Learning” campaign we have created some resources about seaweed and other marine research being carried out in Teagasc. One of the last remaining patches of giant kelp […]
24 May 2021
Lockdown changed Irish shopping and cooking behaviour
Lockdown changed Irish shopping and cooking behaviour Are you a ‘Covid coper’ or a ‘restless restrictor’ ? Early 2020 lockdown boosted confidence in cooking and preparing healthier meals, and could offer teachable moments to promote healthier eating long term, says new research involving Teagasc’ s Professor Maeve Henchion and Dr Sinead McCarthy […]
15 May 2021