TResearch Spring 2024 Issue

TResearch Spring 2024 Issue

The Spring 2024 issue of TResearch is now available to read. This issue includes articles on topics such as 20 years of Teagasc and APC Microbiome, improving fungicides against Septoria blotch and seaweed’s potential for immune benefits.

Find out more in the links below.

Part 1

Within farms' reach

Industry collaboration with Teagasc is key to sustainability-enhancing agtech adoption.

Members of the AgTech Ireland board at Teagasc Moorepark (L-R): James Greevy, Herdwatch; Ursula Kelly, Cormac Tagging; Padraig Hennessy, Chairman AgTech Ireland and CEO Terra Nutritech; Catherine Lascurettes, COO AgTech Ireland; Lloyd Pearson, Pearson Milking Technology


Bread for success

Research at Teagasc Ashtown’s Food Quality & Sensory Science Department is examining ways to attain balanced breads that are both nutritious and delicious.

Barbara Biduski removes baked bread from the oven


Root behaviour

The soilborne disease clubroot is increasingly prevalent and difficult to control. To help manage clubroot, Teagasc researchers are investigating the potential of naturally occurring predators in the soil microbiome.

Characteristic ‘clubroots’ inhibit nutrient and water uptake of affected crops


Assessing agricultural sustainability

Sustainability assessments are a useful tool to guide the transition towards greater sustainability. However, there are challenges to be aware of when developing methodologies and interpreting results.


Coming out of its shell

Shell waste from commercial fishing has long been an untapped resource, but new research suggests it could have great potential for industrial packaging applications.

Shell waste matter from commercial fishing may be an exciting new source for biodegradable polymers


Nit-rate of change

Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to address farming practices relating to issues of declining water quality. Teagasc researchers have examined some of the top measures and their implications.

Fertiliser use calculations are a key measures in Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme


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