Publications

Transfer of antimicrobial resistance from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to other LAB and to pathogenic bacteria - 5272

Date

1 June 2007

Type

Technology Update

The information contained in this Soil Geochemical Atlas of Ireland is summarised from data collected between 1995 and 2006 during a countrywide geochemical survey conducted as part of the ‘National Soil Database’ project. The full report of that project is available from the EPA (Fay et al. 2007a) and it covers the sampling and analysis methods, as well as all the results and interpretation, in detail. A synthesis report is also available, which covers the objectives and outcomes of the project in summarised form (Fay et al. 2007b). A summary of the National Soil Database project including the project background, main findings, materials and methods and statistical analysis, is provided in this atlas. The main focus of this atlas is to present the geochemical maps and to interpret the information presented in them. The sections in this Atlas preceding the geochemical maps are intended as background information to aid the interpretation of the maps. In the map section, each element measured is shown separately. A short description of the element and an interpretation of its distribution in Ireland accompany the spatial distribution and data point maps for each element. The description of the element provides background information such as occurrence of the element in the environment and its applications and uses, any known biological roles, deficiencies or toxicities for plant and animal health and potential environmental risks.

Date

1 June 2007

Type

Report

Cereal production systems - 5249

Date

31 May 2007

Type

Technology Update

Teagasc Research Magazine - Summer Edition 2007 Plight of the bumblebee Organic farming: unblocking the bottlenecks Beefing up meat quality Improving oestrus detection

Date

1 May 2007

Type

Magazine

Estimating the environmental performance of agri-environment schemes.

Date

30 April 2007

Type

Technology Update

Exploring the extent of genetic diversity in Irish and European Lolium accessions - 5229

Date

1 March 2007

Type

Technology Update

The potato industry has gone through a number of difficult years but financial returns to growers have improved somewhat in recent times. Supply and demand is one of the key driving forces of financial returns to the grower. However, these returns are being eroded year on year due to the availability of suitable land to grow high quality potatoes. Access to land will continue to be a problem especially in light of the Nitrates Directive.

Date

14 February 2007

Type

Event Proceeding

The ability of the dairy farmer to remain profitable into the future is dependent on having information to make informed decisions which would allow increased efficiency and scale of production. Acquiring and applying newer skills and knowledge for more efficient milk production are essential. New technology will allow dairy farmers to increase scale while at the same time reduce the unit cost of production.

Date

1 February 2007

Type

Event Proceeding

The aim of the conference is to expose practical examples of rural development and rural enterprise, alongside broader discussions of rural development and rural policy within Ireland and in the EU. Practical examples of alternative rural enterprise initiatives and innovation and diversification on farms, presented by rural entrepreneurs themselves, will feature prominently throughout the conference programme. Equally so, broader issues relating to sustainable rural livelihoods, will be addressed in the context of the larger rural policy and rural development debate.

Date

1 February 2007

Type

Event Proceeding

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2007 Breeding new potato varieties New era in bovine genomics Harnessing the power of IP Fuels of the future Anti-tumour milk protein

Date

1 February 2007

Type

Magazine