The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Researcher’s Perspective

20 October 2021 20 October 2021

Teagasc’s Research Directorate was closely involved in the development of the National Bioeconomy Policy Statement, which was published in 2018. It continues to support the development of the bioeconomy though research grounded in science & technology as well as social science-based disciplines.

This webinar gives a flavour of some current/recent research across different Teagasc research programmes. In addition to explaining the research, the presenters will explain how their work is expected to contribute to the bioeconomy to 2030 and discuss some of the related challenges and opportunities in delivering such impact.

 

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9.30am	Welcome and introduction Prof. Maeve Henchion, Rural Economy and Development Programme
9.35am - 9.50am	Expanding the alternative use and circularity potential of crops Dr Ewen Mullins, Crops Environment and Land Use Programme, Teagasc
9.50am - 10.05am	The contribution of marine bio-resources to the bio-based economy Prof. Brijesh Tiwari, Food Programme, Teagasc
10.05am - 10.20am	An actor-oriented approach to understanding and co-creating Ireland’s bioeconomy-society interface Dr Áine Macken Walsh and Kieran Harrahill, Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc
10.20am - 10.30am	Discussion

This event is being held as part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, an annual week-long event held each October to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly growing bioeconomy. For more information, visit https://irishbioeconomy.ucd.ie/biw/