2023
Counting sheep emissions
0 Counting sheep emissions Experts at Teagasc have been using life cycle assessment, an internationally recognised methodology, to calculate the environmental performance of average sheep systems in Ireland and to determine the effect of recommended practices. Ireland is the largest net exporter of sheep meat within the European Union, with the sheep sector […]
7 March 2023
Genetics: a move in the right direction
0 Genetics: a move in the right direction The sheep industry is facing challenging times, with increased input costs, resistance to parasitic infection treatments and pressures to meet greenhouse gas targets. While genetics are not the silver bullet, they are a proven solution. Recent studies have proven that 5 star animals deliver more […]
7 March 2023
The rings of truth
0 The rings of truth Researchers at Teagasc are looking at the basics of dendrochronology in forestry research – using tree ring analysis to explore the impact of climatic stress on tree growth performance and physiological responses. Projections of increased temperature coupled with decreasing precipitation during the growing season have the potential to […]
7 March 2023
Overcoming the pathogen hurdle
0 Overcoming the pathogen hurdle Climate change, the energy crisis and the drive for agricultural sustainability have moved anaerobic digestion centre stage. Teagasc researchers are investigating and eliminating bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens in feed stock and digestate. Anaerobic digestion will sanitise organic waste while providing cheap, sustainable energy and fertiliser Wastewater treatment […]
7 March 2023
Events: my take-home message
0 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. Teagasc’s Luis Lopez-Sangil (right) chats to visitors […]
7 March 2023
Web designer
0 Web designer This image was taken in a field of rye grown in the crops research centre, Oak Park, Carlow. Green orb-weavers are a common native species in Ireland and the UK. Their webs snare insect prey and can trap pollen and fungal spores. Despite their almost fluorescent colour, they can remain […]
7 March 2023
Screening seaweeds for positive health benefits
0 Screening seaweeds for positive health benefits The SeaHealth Project aims to provide new insight and technical know-how for the seaweed processing sector to develop high-value functional prebiotic ingredients from raw biomass. Teagasc’s SeaHealth project is screening seaweed extracts that have the potential to positively impact the human gut microbiome if ingested. The […]
7 March 2023
If the CAP fits…
0 If the CAP fits… Pillar I Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support represents a significant proportion of income for certain cohorts of the farming population. Researchers at Teagasc set out to examine what the changes to how the support is distributed mean. Research undertaken by economists in Teagasc suggests that the changes to […]
7 March 2023
Steering farmers on a sustainable journey
0 Steering farmers on a sustainable journey Here, Pat Dillon, Director of Research at Teagasc, explains how Teagasc’s Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030 is focused on reducing GHG emissions from agriculture. Director of Research Pat Dillon says new and existing technologies will be key to achieving emissions reduction targets Since 1850, there has been […]
7 March 2023
A winning formula
0 A winning formula The infant formula market is of huge importance to the Irish dairy industry. Maintaining our excellent reputation is key to the economy, and this includes responding to increased chlorate residue levels in milk, which has health concerns for infants. Teagasc has been key to establishing world-class testing facilities in […]
7 March 2023