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A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Rumia Basu
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Rumia Basu Rumia studied Chemistry at the University of Delhi, India, before completing a master’s degree in Geoinformatics at TERI University, New Delhi, India. After this, she joined the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as a researcher. She joined the Walsh Scholarship […]
15 November 2022
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2022
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2022 An image titled “Bio-Control” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Monday, 14 November. Fiona Hutton, overall winner of Teagasc’s Research and Innovation photography […]
15 November 2022
Lameness in housed cows
Lameness in housed cows George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist explains why cows often become lame around housing time. Their hooves soften in the wet underfoot autumn conditions. When they’re housed, they are vulnerable to two particular types of lameness. The two conditions are sole ulcers and mortellaro. Sole ulcers These typically occur […]
14 November 2022
10 Things to Know About… Insects
10 Things to Know About… Insects As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue to feed the planet with more sustainable food products and behaviours. Could the answer be the humble insect? Meet the Teagasc researchers Carlos Álvarez García and Eduarda Cabral Neves on the […]
14 November 2022
One minute with Joy Clarke – Biological control of mushroom disease
One minute with Joy Clarke – Biological control of mushroom disease Joy Clarke, a Walsh Scholar PhD student at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to chemical fungicides for controlling mushroom diseases. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more […]
14 November 2022
Silage Quality – Do you really know what you are feeding?
Silage Quality – Do you really know what you are feeding? Enda Maloney, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport writes, the wet weather over the last few weeks has meant that farmers have started housing their cattle, while others won’t be far behind, it’s important that farmers know what quality of feed they are […]
13 November 2022
One minute with Eoghan Corbett – Can Horticulture Be Any Greener?
One minute with Eoghan Corbett – Can Horticulture Be Any Greener? Dr Eoghan Corbett, a horticulture researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to peat for growing fruit and vegetables. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more about […]
13 November 2022
Silage Analysis and Ration Composition
Silage Analysis and Ration Composition Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us that with weather deteriorating, grass growth reducing and in some cases poaching some farmers are starting to house their cattle. This is a great opportunity to take silage samples and indeed soil samples. With the soaring costs of […]
12 November 2022
Increase Yields, Reduce Emissions and Improve Profitability with Potash
Increase Yields, Reduce Emissions and Improve Profitability with Potash John McCabe, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme, talks us through the benefits of using potash. Moderate to highly stocked farms need between 25 and 35 units of K (Potassium) to maintain soil K levels at where they were at the start of the […]
12 November 2022
One minute with Sinead McCarthy – What have Meat Loaf and the food pyramid got in common?
One minute with Sinead McCarthy – What have Meat Loaf and the food pyramid got in common? 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 […]
12 November 2022