Research Programmes & Collaborations
The Teagasc mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and wider bio-economy that will underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability.
This is achieved through the close coupling of research and knowledge transfer in four programme areas:
- Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation
- Crops, Environment and Land Use
- Food
- Rural Economy and Development
Each of these programmes is composed of research, development and knowledge-transfer/industry-development departments, as outlined in the table below. Research is conducted at seven dedicated locations, while knowledge transfer professionals are located throughout the country.
Our annual research portfolio comprises some 300 research projects, carried out by 500 scientific and technical staff in our research centres throughout Ireland.
In order to maximise the impact of our research, Teagasc actively collaborates with research organisations across the world. This collaboration stretches from individual projects and publications right up to formal alliances and partnerships. Scroll to the end of this page for details on some of our formal collaborations.
Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme
Departments
- Animal and Bioscience Research
- Grassland Science Research
- Livestock Systems Research
- Pig Development
- Dairy Knowledge Transfer
- Drystock Knowledge Transfer
Locations
- Athenry, Co. Galway
- Grange, Dunsany, Co. Meath
- Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork
Crops, Environment and Land-Use Programme
Departments
- Crops Research
- Soil, Environment and Land-Use Research
- Forestry Development
- Horticulture Development
- Agricultural Catchments
- Crops Knowledge Transfer
- Environment Knowledge Transfer
Locations
- Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
- Oak Park, Co. Carlow
Food Programme
Departments
- Food Biosciences Research
- Food Safety Research
- Food Chemistry & Technology Research
- Food Industry Development
- Food Quality and Sensory Science
Locations
- Ashtown, Dublin 15
- Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Rural Economy and Development Programme
Departments
- Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Research
- AgriFood Business and Spatial Analysis Research
- Farm Management and Rural Development Knowledge Transfer
Locations
- Ashtown, Dublin 15
- Athenry, Co. Galway