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Microbes may be added to supplements for C-section babies

A major research project involving Cork-based APC Microbiome Ireland may see missing microbes being added to infant supplements or formula to rebalance babies’ gut bacteria.

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Pasture and genetics key for sustainable dairy amid significant expansion

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New grass technologies to boost dairy farm profitability

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Teagasc given more freedom to recruit within €63.2m salary bill

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Teagasc’s Dr Noirín McHugh: Cows can be bred for docility

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Ornua to invest €250m globally

€500 is profitable cull value increase target

A rise of €450-500 between cull and finished cow values will be needed on many dairy farms this winter to leave a margin of approximately €100 to the farmer for finishing cull cows.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2015

Genomics on way for beef

Within a few years, every single calf born in Ireland will be genotyped at tagging, suggested Dr Donagh Berry of Teagasc Moorepark.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Teagasc open days put farm safety in spotlight

Farmer health and safety is the focus of three Teagasc open days over the next month, which will also focus on new safety regulations.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

Vigilance key to tackling threat from new diseases

For many farms the losses were significant from last year’s PRRS disease crisis, says Ciarán Carroll, Head of the Pig Development Department at Teagasc Moorepark.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2014

AnaBio developing pea-protein capsules for baby formula

Biotech start-up AnaBio Technologies is in advanced talks with leading global food companies about its low-cost pea protein capsules which can replace the expensive artificial materials that currently encapsulate the nutrients used in toddler formulas.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

Teagasc scientist receives award for cutting-edge genetics research

Animal scientist Donagh Berry has been presented with a prestigious award for his work in animal genetics.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2013

Fruit juice is big business

WHAT have apple trees, the Celtic Tiger, James Joyce, and innovative food products got in common?

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

Realising Ireland’s agri-food potential

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney believes Ireland’s agri-food sector can build upon this year’s near 14% increase in exports. He explains why to Joe Dermody

Wed, 28 Dec, 2011

Innovation centre targets growth in dairy and cheese exports

ICONIC brand Kerrygold will be the template for a suite of new cheese and dairy products to be developed for export at the Dairy Innovation Centre, launched at Teagasc Moorepark, in Fermoy, Co Cork, yesterday.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2011

Dairy Innovation Centre to roll out range of products for export market

NEW dairy products will be developed at a facility to be launched by the Irish Dairy Board (IDB) and Teagasc on Friday.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011

Reaching out to farmers in Tanzania

MORE than 30 years ago, Tanzania’s founder president, Julius Nyerere, looked for Irish help to develop his country’s agricultural base.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2010

Low-cost, grass-based milk production key to dairy survival

LOW-COST, grass-based milk production is key to survival, the Teagasc national dairy conference was told in Mullingar yesterday.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2009

Pig farmers’ conference held as industry moves from crisis to profit

THE pig industry worldwide is emerging into profit after the most serious crisis in the sector for several decades.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

Dairy’s shop window

THE 25th National Dairy Show will be held next Saturday at its usual indoor venue, the Duggan family’s Green Glens Arena at Millstreet, Co Cork.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2007

Dairygold research project withdrawn

ENTERPRISE Ireland has said it was a major disappointment that Dairygold did not proceed with a large-scale added-value project at Mitchelstown, Co Cork.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007

Moorepark 07 focuses on innovation

THE latest science and technology available to help the Irish dairy industry to compete even more successfully on world markets will be outlined by Teagasc at an open day on Thursday.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2007

Cahill says debate on milk/quota price essential

A ROBUST debate is needed on the future direction, not only on quota policy but also on milk price, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association president Jackie Cahill.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

Campus bio-tech firm set to link up with multinational drugs giant

A BIO-TECH campus company based in Cork signed a lucrative worldwide deal with a multi-national drugs giant yesterday giving it a slice of a €16 billion global market.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Enterprise Ireland to launch innovative forum to boost food sector

ENTERPRISE IRELAND is to launch a National Functional Foods Forum to drive the strategic development of the growing sector.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2004

Crossbreeding study commences

The arrival at Teagasc Moorepark of 400 purebred Norwegian Red heifer calves has signalled the start of a major new crossbreeding study.

Wed, 01 Sep, 2004