16: Apps in Agriculture
16: Apps in Agriculture
Smart phones and apps are becoming more a part of the lives of farmer’s lives in Ireland, and around the world. This ep... Read more
9 Feb 2021
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15mins
Special Episode: Science Week 2020
Special Episode: Science Week 2020
Soils, Insects, Seaweed Aoife Duff describes her research into keep Irish soils in balance, and reducing the reliance on... Read more
27 Nov 2020
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30mins
Fourteen: Placenames Clue to Past Agriculture
Fourteen: Placenames Clue to Past Agriculture
A recent Teagasc Map of the Month research project, looked at how Irish place names can provide clues to Ireland’s agric... Read more
18 Sep 2020
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12mins
Thirteen: Protecting the Health of Ireland's Plants
Thirteen: Protecting the Health of Ireland's Plants
The UN General Assembly has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health in order to raise global awareness a... Read more
28 Jul 2020
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12mins
Twelve: Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods
Twelve: Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods
Food consumers today want fresher, healthier and additive-free foods that also last longer on the shelf. Dr Elena Ingugl... Read more
6 Jul 2020
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11mins
Eleven: Broadleaf Tree Plantations Increasing in Ireland
Eleven: Broadleaf Tree Plantations Increasing in Ireland
Ian Short, forestry research officer, describes plans to increase planting of broadleaf trees in Ireland. Twenty-nine p... Read more
12 Jun 2020
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10mins
Ten: Developing Birch as a Commercial Forestry Species
Ten: Developing Birch as a Commercial Forestry Species
Oliver Sheridan, forestry researcher with Teagasc Ashtown, discusses the commercial development of Birch in Ireland. Ol... Read more
15 May 2020
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12mins
Nine: Ireland's Bioeconomy Priorities
Nine: Ireland's Bioeconomy Priorities
Maeve Henchion, a researcher at the Teagasc Rural Economy Development Programme and the BioOrbic SFI Research Centre was... Read more
7 May 2020
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8mins
Eight: Breeding for Less Emissions and More Productivity
Eight: Breeding for Less Emissions and More Productivity
Genetics can provide Ireland with the means to reduce the emissions from, and increase the productivity of, our national... Read more
21 Apr 2020
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8mins
Seven: 'Speed Breeding' for Faster Crop Disease Control
Seven: 'Speed Breeding' for Faster Crop Disease Control
One way to tackle crop disease is to breed new varieties that have genes that make them resistance to disease. This take... Read more
9 Apr 2020
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10mins