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Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2024 An image titled “The Irish green” 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 Wednesday, 13 November. The aim of the competition is to identify the most innovative and compelling images showing the range of research and innovation activities taking place across Teagasc. Congratulations to Dr Marta Niedzicka, a postdoctoral researcher at Teagasc Oak Park, Carlow who captured the winning image. Marta's photo shows an array of green grass samples in test tubes, awaiting analysis in the Crops Science Department in Oak Park. This work represents a fundamental step in Teagasc’s work in Integrated Pest Management strategies.  You can read more about this and the other winning images at the link below. https://lnkd.in/du_MwXEJ

A significant one-day symposium on Upland Farming, organised by Teagasc and CAFRE - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, took place today, Tuesday, 12th November in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, County Louth. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/eFXGaEFN

RTE Brainstorm article: How genetics has changed the science of animal breeding Analysis: Ireland's dairy breeding index measures the genetic merit of animals based on everything from milk production to carbon emissions. Read the full article by Maeve Williams, a Researcher at VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre at the link below as part of the #ScienceWeek 2024 Brainstorm special feature articles. https://lnkd.in/gmewR59n

"Connected Beehives and Fisheries: Digital Strategies for Monitoring Honey Bee Mortality and Optimizing Catch Reporting" GEH23#freewebinar 📣JOIN US in the Green ERA-Hub Breakfast club 📅 Date: Nov 21st-2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 am CET (9:00 am Ireland)   Click below to see Details and Register: https://lnkd.in/dfXcn689   Green ERA-Hub (GEH) ICT-AGRI FOOD #iot #foodsecurity #agriculture #smartfarming #Sustainability #bigdata   Also, #Share with anyone that you think might benefit from this webinar series 💜

A unique event, Collaborating for Impact: Ireland and Europe working together on agri food research was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the European Commission Representation in Ireland, today, Monday, 11 November. The event took place at the European Commission Representation to Ireland offices in Dublin and focused on Ireland’s significant contributions to European agri-food research and innovation. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/eDf_MrSE European Commission Representation in Ireland

Uncover the Wonders of Science with Science Week at Teagasc 2024 Events! Teagasc is thrilled to unveil a dynamic Science Week programme, packed with engaging, hands-on events that spark curiosity, inspire learning, and bring the latest scientific advancements to life. Running from November 11-17 and led by Science Communication and Engagement Officer, Eimear Ferguson, this year’s programme promises an incredible range of experiences for all ages across Ireland. You can find out more details at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eeAm_GVV

Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence The Teagasc Sustainability in Agriculture: the Science and Evidence conference took place yesterday Tuesday, 5th November, at the Teagasc Research Centre at Ashtown, Dublin. At the conference the science and evidence behind the sustainability credentials of agriculture, specifically focussing on livestock systems, were put forward. Speaking at the opening of the conference, Teagasc Director, Professor Frank OMara said: “Sustainability is often just viewed through the lens of the environment. Today we also look into indicators of social sustainability on Irish farms, and the economic viability of Irish farming production systems. Different systems have different strengths and challenges, and for any system, we must seek to strengthen the positives and minimise the challenges. In this conference, we are assessing the current sustainability of our milk and beef systems and looking at the pathways that can be followed to improve many of the important metrics.” Invited international speaker, Dr Badi Besbes from the FAO Animal Production and Health Division, opened the scientific papers at the conference with a keynote talk on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable food systems from a global perspective. He provided some of his insights and reflections on the important role animals play in global food production systems. Dr Karen Daly, Acting Head of the Teagasc Environment and Land Use Research Centre in Johnstown Castle said: “Leading national experts are presenting the science and evidence behind sustainability in an Irish context. We will hear about the carbon footprint of Irish livestock systems and the nutritional adequacy of healthy sustainable diets.” You can read more about the event and access the full proceedings at the link below https://lnkd.in/dv56ssjX

Minister Hackett launches Teagasc-led project to help safeguard the future of Ireland’s ash trees An exciting new forestry research project, AshforFuture, aimed at preserving and reviving ash trees in Ireland, was officially launched by Minister of State Pippa Hackett at its kick-off meeting at Teagasc, Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin today, November 1, 2024. The project, led by Teagasc and funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland, brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from across Ireland and Europe. You can read the full details of this important project at the link below. Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, opening the event, emphasised the importance of the project in addressing the significant challenges posed by ash dieback disease, a threat that has devastated ash populations across the island for over a decade. Dheeraj Singh Rathore, University College Dublin, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, None-So-Hardy (Forestry) Ltd., Coillte, Office of Public Works, the Woodlands of Ireland, Native Woodland Trust, Forest Genetics Resources Trust. https://lnkd.in/eysKAAYs

Sustainability performance of Irish farms in 2023 revealed Teagasc has released its latest sustainability report focusing on the year 2023 in a report earlier this week. The report derives farm performance indicators from the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) to track the progress of Irish dairy, cattle, sheep and tillage farms in improving their economic, environmental and social sustainability. The report provides indicators for 2023 and earlier years. Lead author of the report, Dr Cathal Buckley, Teagasc Rural Economy and Development Programme noted; “The value of tracking sustainability metrics over an extended period is demonstrated in the latest report. Having achieved high levels of economic performance in 2022, the average dairy and tillage farm reported a substantially lower level of economic performance (income per hectare and labour unit, and economic viability) in 2023. This income volatility was due to output price movements and weather related effects on production levels and production costs.” However, dairy and tillage farm systems still outperformed the drystock farm systems in economic terms in 2023. Trevor Donnellan Frank OMara You can read the full press release and access the full report at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eiHPYADW

🌾 Transforming Farming: Data-Driven Dairy Management and Circular Agroecosystems ♻️ GEH22#freewebinar 📣JOIN US in the Green ERA-Hub Breakfast club 📅 Date: Nov 7th-2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 am CET (9:00 am Ireland) Click below to see Details and Register: https://lnkd.in/eDUZeRub Green ERA-Hub (GEH) ICT-AGRI FOOD #iot #foodsecurity #agriculture #smartfarming #Sustainability #bigdata Also, #Share with anyone that you think might benefit from this webinar series 💜