Other
Algae: a natural source of pain relief
Molecules within algae are being used to develop functional foods and medication to relieve pain and inflammation.
05 December 2022
Growing Wild - Rose Hips and Flowering Ivy
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside.
04 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - The Road Map for Agriculture
Ireland has set out its commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
04 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - The Urgent Actions
The climate challenge requires a whole of sector co-ordinated response to move the industry forward. Teagasc, through its MACC curve, has set out how the agriculture and food system can evolve over the short and medium term to meet its climate obligations.
03 December 2022
What is your next Project?
Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us that everybody should have a project.
03 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Centre
Teagasc is establishing a new virtual Teagasc Climate Centre to co-ordinate climate research and innovation and to accelerate efforts to bring 'almost ready' and 'early stage' technologies to deployment stage.
02 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - Sustainability Digital Platform
Supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Teagasc in co-operation with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Bord Bia is building a new digital platform to facilitate a robust whole farm sustainability assessment and 'counting' of carbon emissions and removals
02 December 2022
Teagasc Climate Action Strategy - Signpost Advisory Programme
The Signpost Advisory Programme is a new service which Teagasc aims to make available to all farmers, to allow them to know their current emissions and sequestration, to make a plan to improve, help them with the implementation of the plan, and track progress.
01 December 2022
Launch of the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy
The Teagasc Climate Action Strategy 2022-2030 – ‘Supporting Farmers for Climate Action’ has been launched today, Thursday, 1 December by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.
01 December 2022
Teagasc shortlisted for Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards
A joint application by Teagasc, Independent Milk Laboratories (IML), FBA Laboratories, and Kerry Group (Agribusiness) has been shortlisted in the prestigious Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) Impact Awards.
30 November 2022
Biodiversity continues to be encouraged on Newford Farm
Newford Farm is working to enhance the level of biodiversity on the farm. The farm has been selected as a demonstration farm as part of the Teagasc Signpost Programme.
29 November 2022
10 Things to Know About … Hemp
There has been a very rich history of hemp research within Teagasc. Teagasc was preceded by an organisation called An Foras Taluntais, which was formed in the late 1950s. From very early on in the history of this organisation researchers were interested in the potential of hemp.
29 November 2022
Measuring the value of plants with DNA
Teagasc researchers are using DNA technologies to improve the efficiency of plant selection and deliver highly digestible cultivars.
26 November 2022
.jpg)
Watch: Managing farm safety and health video series launched
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon TD launched videos covering a range of farm safety and health hazards on farms.
25 November 2022
Today's Farm - November/December 2022
The November/December 2022 edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online.
22 November 2022
57% of Farmers found to engage in Unsafe Farming Practices
Fifty seven percent of farmers engage in unsafe farming practices according to research completed by Teagasc researchers. When asked to respond to a number of common farm work scenarios, most farmers stated that they were more likely to engage in unsafe practices.
21 November 2022
TResearch Winter 2022
TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. In this edition we look at how our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods.
21 November 2022
Growing Wild - Yarrow and Herb Robert
Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist takes a closer look at some of our native Irish biodiversity to look out for in the countryside.
20 November 2022
How to make milk “plastic”
Have you ever wondered why milk is white or how cheese is made?
20 November 2022
60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability
At this event, which took place on Tuesday, 15 November, as part of Science Week, host Jonathan McCrea was joined by Teagasc speakers who addressed questions of food sustainability, safety and environmental effects. There was five-minute talks, each followed by time for audience questions.
19 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes
Elena Hayes is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar based in Moorepark in the Food Chemistry & Technology Department, she is currently in the second year of her PhD. Her research focuses on using spectroscopy and chemometrics to predict milk processing traits such as heat stability and rennet coagulation time.
18 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan
Ali is from Islamabad, Pakistan, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with agronomy majors at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ali started a PhD at Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre.
17 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Kieran Harrahill
Kieran Harrrahill began his PhD after graduating from a Masters’ Programme. He completed an undergraduate degree in Arts (Geography and Politics) in UCD in 2017 before completing an MSc in Environmental Policy in UCD in 2018.
16 November 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.
15 November 2022
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 Programme in 2020.
15 November 2022
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?
14 November 2022
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.
14 November 2022
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.
13 November 2022
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 choices. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November.
12 November 2022
Teagasc Signpost Programme Newsletter November 2022
In this month’s newsletter, Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, presents the Signpost Sustainability Results 2021, the baseline year. We have our usual climate actions as well as an article from Karl Richards explaining carbon sequestration.
11 November 2022