Teagasc

Teagasc is Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, providing integrated research, advisory, and training services to the agriculture and food sector and to rural communities. It serves farmers, food companies, and the wider agri-food system with science-based support that spans farm management, crop and animal production, food processing, sustainability, and education. The organisation positions itself as a national knowledge and innovation body for the full food chain. Its mandate includes delivering education and advisory services, making scientific and practical information available to agriculture, and undertaking and coordinating research and development, including food processing research. Teagasc says its mission is to support Irish farmers and food companies in achieving a sustainable food system. Core Values Respect : Teagasc says it fosters a culture of respect, listening and acting to help people, prioritising inclusion, recognising differences, and promoting positive well-being. Excellence : The organisation commits to delivering excellence and value for money across its research, advisory, and education services. Integrity : Teagasc says it delivers its work with integrity for the common good and remains accountable for its actions and decisions. Sustainability : A central theme across its strategy is helping agriculture and food production become more environmentally sustainable while remaining productive and competitive. Innovation : Teagasc emphasises science-based innovation, technology adoption, and practical solutions that can be implemented on farms and in food businesses. Unique Aspects Integrated model : Teagasc combines research, advisory, and education within one organisation, allowing it to move ideas from science into practice more directly. National reach : It operates from 55 locations across Ireland and works with farmers, food companies, universities, and rural development agencies nationwide. Strong industry collaboration : Teagasc collaborates with national and international partners, including formal links such as the Teagasc/UCC Strategic Alliance in Food Research and the Teagasc/UCD National Agricultural Research, Education and Innovation Partnership. Climate action infrastructure : Its Signpost Advisory Programme and Sustainability Digital Platform are designed to help farmers measure emissions and sequestration, plan improvements, and track progress. Food innovation hub at Moorepark : The National Food Innovation Hub provides secure company units alongside research, analytical, pilot-plant, and technical facilities for food companies. Recent partnership activity : Known news indicates Teagasc coordinated the AIMBIO project on marine and aquatic side-streams and, in 2024, raised over €9.8 million in research funds from industry partners and entered 49 licenses, options, and assignments with industry.