Nitrous oxide emissions are no laughing matter for the environment
Cattle are usually blamed for agricultural greenhouse gas, but our soil is also a source
Teagasc Partner Profile
Food poisoning: Increased consumption of raw plants raises the risk
Longer supply chains and diminishing use of plastic could expose crops to pathogens
Reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions is challenging but achievable
Farmers encouraged to implement range of measures identified by Teagasc
In clover: how Teagasc research helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs
Gene research by State agency also shows how white clover supports climate action
Environmental sustainability of Irish dairying under spotlight
Relatively low carbon footprint of dairy sector has policy implications, Teagasc says
Cultivating a new generation of renewable energy down on the farm
There’s huge potential for agriculture to help drive the reduction of greenhouse gases
Teagasc helping food firms serve up success amid Brexit and Covid challenges
Prepared Consumer Food Centre is home to food innovation and nutritional analysis
Teagasc Signpost scheme points way forward for greener farms
Network of 100 farms will act as test bed for carbon-sequestration programme
Teagasc using spatial analysis to help farmers increase output
Powerful new platform can improve environmental standards and supports
Water quality: How Teagasc took a new approach to meeting targets
The key is to provide farmers with the advice they need to minimise water quality impacts
Grass-fed beef: Better for you than the alternative, but in moderation
Beef from cows fed grass has higher nutrient levels than those given concentrates – research
Turning bites into bytes: Teagasc research goes into virtual reality
Agriculture development authority using new technology to ‘walk around’ inside food
Research centre aims to make Irish dairy products the cream of the crop
VistaMilk, funded by SFI, will address key issues including nutrition and animal health
Teagasc study could hugely improve health of newborn calves
Benefits of ground-breaking research may include reduced occurrence of infectious diseases
Irish agriculture gets road map for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Teagasc report identifies abatement measures to help Ireland meet EU commitments
Hundreds of experts to discuss bull fertility issue at Wesport conference
Problem may be costing Irish agriculture between €100m and €300m annually
Sustainability a key growth area for farm sector, conference hears
Teagasc research focuses on sustainability issues associated with beef cattle
DNA of 58,000 cattle examined in massive global study
Teagasc took part in collaborative project looking into genetic trait of height in cattle
Connecting into the agri-knowledge ecosystem
Teagasc Connected membership currently stands at 600 and the aim is to increase this to between 4,000 and 5,000 over the next few years
Spreading the smart message on the farm
‘We have to train young farmers to be solutions finders and look towards ICT for solutions to problems’
Teagasc: A taste of the future for food analysis
Advanced analytics are improving safety and quality in Ireland’s food indusrty
Making a real difference to the planet
A Teagasc-led EU programme is tackling the problem of agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions
Teagasc and food sector have a lot on their plate
Dublin conference hears of challenges ahead with 60% more food needed worldwide by 2050
Dietary whey proteins could be solution in war on obesity
Teagasc research team has shown how whey proteins can reduce body weight gain
Knowledge Transfer Ireland: ‘A hook-up service for research collaborations’
The body’s mission is to help industry find, connect, engage with and benefit from publicly funded Irish research
Green technology on farms grows bottom line, survey shows
Sustainability strategies linked to farm profitability, Teagasc report shows
Fast-tracking innovation to make Europe stronger
Teagasc seminar shows how innovation in the European agrifood industry can best be supported
Teagasc to host prestigious meat industry congress
Cork gathering to focus on meat safety, taste characteristics and animal welfare
Cutting through the red tape to get to R&D funding
Knowledge Transfer Ireland assists your firm in growing via access to R&D
How business and academia can work together
Collaboration in R&D has given higher education institutes much-needed cash boost
Science Foundation Ireland to invest €72m in four new projects
Range of areas covered include 3D printing, manufacturing and biomaterials
Research initiative gives Irish meat an export edge
New €8m initiative will create one-stop shop for meat processing research and technology
Avoiding the Brexit food tariff cliff
Time is of the essence if we are to prevent serious damage to our agri-food sector when Britain leaves the EU
UK retail sector is a key customer for Irish food
‘Opportunities still exist for Irish companies that are competitive and have a unique and innovative offering’
Developing the skills base
Ireland is fortunate in having a strong infrastructure to support ongoing skills development
Magnetic water solution
‘Some of our users want it because it reduces water usage, others because it allows greater efficiency – they can use less chemicals with it’
What trends are affecting the Irish food sector?
Brexit isn’t the only issue Irish food firms will have to contend with in future
Cultivating a sustainable response to market diversity
How is innovation helping the agri-food industry address and cater for increasingly discerning consumer market values at home and abroad?
Sustainable intensification is the buzzword
Bord Bia reckons post-sanctions Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia offer particular growth potential
Investing in tomorrow’s success
Continued investment in research, development and innovation is critically important to the continued success of Ireland’s food industry
Engineers Ireland awards: creativity and innovative solutions
Award winners and runners-up, from bridges and barracks to lectures and leadership
Cattle genetics aimed at beefing up environmental metrics
Key to greater efficiency lies in selection for reproductive traits as well as growth
Science Week: Embracing the world around us
Science Foundation Ireland is calling on everyone to particpate in exciting events
Big cheese: Teagasc and Bord Bia bid to boost artisan sector
Cheese Institute initiative aims to double sector output from €19 million annually
Agriculture’s global diversity explored
Teagasc is bringing together international farming’s movers, shakers and thinkers
International Dairy Federation meets in Dublin
Visitors from around the world shared their research and innovative methods
Picking game-changing tech for agriculture
Foresight Project looks at five areas where technology will impact greatest
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