2023
Achieving sustainable workloads on dairy farms
Achieving sustainable workloads on dairy farms Understanding labour time-use on dairy farms is key to identifying strategies to reduce labour demand and establishing sustainable workloads. Dairy production systems have an unbalanced workload due to calving patterns. Implementing labour efficiency practices may be key to combatting unsustainable workloads In recent years, Irish dairy […]
21 August 2023
Where farming and biodiversity unite
Where farming and biodiversity unite The BurrenLIFE project, which ran between 2005 and 2010, developed a new model for the sustainable agricultural management of the priority habitats of the Burren region. It is a project regarded by many as an emblematic ‘LIFE’ nature project. Famous for its exposed limestone landscape and rich […]
21 August 2023
CSI Listeria: Investigating foodborne pathogens
CSI Listeria: Investigating foodborne pathogens A multi-institute consortium, led by Teagasc, has sought to understand the behaviour of Listeria monocytogenes in foods by studying a collection of isolates from foods and food processing environments in Ireland. The research team found that not all isolates are created equal, raising the question: should they […]
21 August 2023
Healthy diet, healthy body, healthy planet
Healthy diet, healthy body, healthy planet Research is ongoing to identify healthy eating guidelines for sustainable diets that are beneficial for both personal and planetary health. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) have been developed for more than 100 countries worldwide. FBDG identify the type and balance of foods to consume for a healthy […]
21 August 2023
Fundamentals of whiskey flavour
Fundamentals of whiskey flavour Granted EU geographical indicator status in 2016, Irish Whiskey is an increasingly sought-after product globally. To help safeguard its status, researchers at Teagasc & Technological University Dublin are seeking to map its unique properties. Ireland is the birthplace of whiskey. Records date back to 1405, although it is […]
21 August 2023
Ahead of the packaging
Ahead of the packaging Compostable packaging is a potential option to combat waste from single-use plastic. However, not all compostable packaging is suitable for home composting. Researchers at Teagasc Ashtown are examining further alternatives for a more circular economy. Plastic has been the primary packaging material in the food industry for decades. […]
21 August 2023
The ACP – a valuable team
The ACP – a valuable team The ACP has a longstanding partnership with the Land Sciences department at South East Technological University, Waterford. Here, two SETU lecturers reflect on the ongoing value the ACP has for their students. Castledockrell catchment, Co Wexford For the past 12 years, final year Agricultural Science and […]
21 August 2023
Events: my take-home message
Events: my take-home message Teagasc’s researchers attend many events throughout the year, sharing the findings from their research with national and international audiences. Here, we capture the take-home messages – key pieces of information that our researchers want people to remember – from recent events. Agritourism for sustainable agriculture Event: Agritourism 2023 […]
21 August 2023
The power of plant protein
The power of plant protein Teagasc researchers are leading a project to create and demonstrate improved supply chain opportunities for the European plant protein industry. The plant protein industry in Europe is poised for improvement, and Teagasc researchers are leading the charge. Current production systems focus heavily on the production of feedstock […]
21 August 2023
Informing agricultural policy through data
Informing agricultural policy through data Edward Burgess, Specialist in the Agricultural Catchments Programme, provides an overview of the ACP, and the continuing importance of its research. Lough Namachree, Corduff-Sreenty Catchment, Co Monaghan The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funds the ACP to evaluate measures implemented in Ireland under its Nitrates […]
21 August 2023