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Herbivore Hitchhikers www.teagasc.ie Volume 3: Number 4. Winter 2008 3: Number 4. Winter Volume 1649-8917 ISSN Research and innovation news at Teagasc Herbivore hitchhikers The science of soils Teagasc hill sheep farm Grazing in wet weather Volume 3: Number 4. Winter 2008 T Contents Science Week – encouraging young scientists T Food Once again, Teagasc is involved in Forfás’ Science Week initiative, which runs from November 9 to 16. The power of microscopy 34 Science Week highlights the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives. The National Food Imaging Centre, Moorepark, is It demonstrates the importance of these equipped with powerful new tools for studying food disciplines to the future development of Irish microstructure. DR MARK AUTY describes the range society and the economy. of equipment available to Irish food processors. Science Week is co-ordinated by the Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) programme of Forfás. T Environment DSE aims to increase interest in science, technology, innovation and engineering among What lies beneath: digging deeper students, teachers and members of the public. Its into the science of soils 42 overall objectives are to encourage more students to study the physical sciences, promote a positive Researchers at Johnstown Castle are delving into soil attitude to careers in science, engineering and biomass to discover hidden species. technology, and to foster a greater understanding of science and its value to Irish society. News 3 Crops 30 Teagasc is fully involved in the initiative, Teagasc appointments Seed loss from oilseed rape organising events for second, third and fourth Science Week Food 32 level students and the general public. Most Green biorefinery conference Supporting Irish food SMEs importantly, and as befits the largest employer of Feature 6 Ensuring food safety – measuring residues research fellows working in the agriculture and Teagasc hosts ABIC 2008 food sector in Ireland, the annual Walsh Environment 40 Livestock 8 The role of dung beetles in grazed landscapes Fellowship Seminar is the highlight of the week. Grazing during wet weather on Irish dairy farms Beyond the realm of Teagasc, Science Week is an The Grange blueprint for suckler beef Economics 44 essential tool in generating interest in science at Stress test in cattle Farm fatalities in the Republic of Ireland an early age. It challenges us to communicate our Marbling in beef: what determines its content? Understanding productivity growth in Irish agriculture WTO reform: what could it mean for agriculture? work to a broad audience, addressing real issues Impact of grazing on the Teagasc Hill Sheep Farm Increasing sow feed intake during lactation that are tangible to all ages and interests. Technology opportunities 50 Additionally, in these more stringent financial Horticulture 24 Technology opportunities at Teagasc times, it is essential that funding continues to be Herbivore hitchhikers Mushroom quality during post-harvest storage Events 51 available for science and research. Science, engineering and technology contribute to the Irish economy through the development of T Credits cutting-edge innovation and the provision of high skilled jobs. It is up to all organisations in the ‘business of TResearch science’ to encourage the next generation. Teagasc | Oak Park | Carlow Collectively, we need to encourage enquiring TResearch is an official science EDITOR Catriona Boyle Reference to any commercial product or minds and foster a culture of innovation that will publication of Teagasc. It aims to 059-918 3419 [email protected] service is made with the understanding disseminate the results of the that no discrimination is intended and no play a central role in the development of a EDITORIAL STEERING GROUP organisation’s research to a broad endorsement by Teagasc is implied. knowledge economy. Science Week has an Catriona Boyle Eric Donald audience. The opinions expressed in the important role to play in that process and Teagasc Michael Drennan Helen Grogan magazine are, however, those of the can play a committed role in Science Week. Tim Guinee Richard Hackett authors and cannot be construed as Tim Keady Anne Kinsella Published on behalf of Teagasc by reflecting Teagasc’s views. The Editor John Mee Dermot Morris reserves the right to edit all copy Th!nkMedia Lance O’Brien Paul O’Grady PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING SERVICES submitted to the publication. Frank O’Mara Edward O’Riordan The Malthouse, 537 NCR, Dublin 1. www.teagasc.ie Rogier Schulte Declan Troy T: 01-856 1166 F: 01-856 1169 Catriona Boyle Miriam Walsh www.thinkmedia.ie Editor © Articles cannot be reproduced without Design: Tony Byrne, Tom Cullen the prior written consent of the Editor. ADMINISTRATOR Hilary King and Ruth O’Sullivan 059-918 3478 [email protected] Editorial: Ann-Marie Hardiman 2 | TResearch Volume 3: Number 4. Winter 2008 T News Appointment – Teagasc Authority appointments Professor Richard Dewhurst The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Professor Richard Dewhurst recently joined Brendan Smith, TD, has appointed Dr Noel Cawley Teagasc as an animal bioscientist at the Animal (pictured right) as the new Chairman of Teagasc. Bioscience Centre, based in Grange. Richard has Dr Cawley takes over from Dr Tom O’Dwyer, who most recently been Professor of Dairy Science at has completed two five-year terms as Chairman. Lincoln University in New Zealand, and before Dr Cawley was Chief Executive of the Irish Dairy that he was a research scientist at IGER in Board until 2006. He also served as Chairman of Aberystwyth, Wales. Richard will work in the the Irish Horse Board, and more recently chaired area of animal nutrition in Teagasc. the Government-established Seafood Strategy Review and Implementation Group. A native of Co. Sligo, Dr Cawley also His research interests to date include: served as Chairman of the Farmers’ Charter Monitoring Group set up by the I biomarkers for increased feed efficiency and reduced environmental Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and is a Director of One 51 Plc. impact in ruminants; In addition to the appointment of a new chairman, Minister Brendan Smith I proteomics of the relationships between rumen protein transformations, has appointed two other new members to the Authority. Padraig Gibbons from feed intake and feed efficiency; Co Mayo will be the ICOS nominee on the board. He is a dairy farmer, I fatty acid effects on gene expression for milk quality, immune Chairman of Connacht Gold co-op, and former president of ICOS. competence and fertility; and, Frank O’Mahony from Co Cork has also been appointed for a five-year term. He I breath-based biomarkers of metabolic stress and rumen function. was nominated by Macra Na Feirme. Honour for service to agri-food industry Dan Browne, one of the leading figures in the Irish meat industry, received a special award from the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) for his outstanding contribution to the profession of agriculture and to the agriculture and food industry over the past 50 years, at the Association’s annual conference in Galway in September. From a farming background in Douglas, Co. Cork, Dan Browne started his career as a research scientist. After graduating from UCD in 1959 with a degree in agricultural science, he joined the newly established agricultural research institute, An Foras Talúntais (now Teagasc). His first posting was at the grassland research centre at Johnstown Castle in Wexford. In late 1959, he moved back to his native Cork and was given the task of developing a national dairy research centre on a derelict farm at Moorepark, outside Fermoy. He was the third scientist to be recruited to Moorepark and was central in building a world-class centre there over the following 15 years. “The pioneering work of Dan Browne and his colleagues in Moorepark was vital From left: Gerry Scully, Teagasc, former President, ASA, with Michael Dowling, Head in transforming dairy farming into the competitive and sophisticated business it of Agri-Strategy, AIB (award sponsors), presenting Dan Browne with the award. is today. He not only developed the new science and technology, he also communicated it with enthusiasm and conviction to dairy farmers. His Under his leadership, Dawn quickly developed into one of Ireland’s leading meat communications skills received national recognition, and in the early 1970s he companies with plants in Ireland, the UK and France. presented a series of television programmes on dairying on RTÉ,” said Elaine In tandem with his busy life as a leading meat industry executive, he also Farrell, ASA President. played an important part in the development of the farming and food industry. In 1974 he left the world of research and joined the meat industry, becoming He was chairman of Teagasc from 1993 to 1998, a member of the board of An manager of the Cork Marts – IMP plant at Midleton. In 1980, he set up Dawn Bord Bia and, earlier this year, he was appointed chairman of Bord Bia. He is Meats with the Queally family in Waterford, and held the position of managing also a long-serving member of the Agricultural Trust, publisher of the Irish director of the company for the following 27 years. Farmers Journal. TResearch | 3 Volume 3: Number 4. Winter 2008 T News Science Week Teagasc Gold Medal Award 2008 As part of Teagasc’s AFT 50th anniversary celebrations, a Gold Medal is to be awarded to a serving staff member who is deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to the work of the organisation. Deadline for submissions is November 7 and the award will be made later in the year. This award will become an annual feature. Older volunteers needed Scientists from UCC, Cork area hospitals and Teagasc are looking for people to Science Week 2008 takes place from November 9 to 16, and Teagasc’s take part in a new project, which aims to improve digestive health in older Science Week committee has planned a range of events this year.
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