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The Research Field

The Research Field is Teagasc's monthly research podcast for everyone interested in agriculture, crops, the environment, food, forestry and rural development research in Ireland. Presented by Sean Duk... Read more

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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

15mins

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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

30mins

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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

12mins

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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

12mins

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Twelve: Processing Fresher, Healthier, Longer-Lasting Foods

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Food consumers today want fresher, healthier and additive-free foods that also last longer on the shelf. Dr Elena Ingugl... Read more

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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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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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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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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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Seven: 'Speed Breeding' for Faster Crop Disease Control

Seven: 'Speed Breeding' for Faster Crop Disease Control

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