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Role of Teagasc as a Partner in Economic Development

Role of Teagasc as a Partner in Economic Development. Paddy Browne Head of Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme. Farming in Ireland. Total land area 6.9 million hectares Total agricultural area 4.3 million hectares 90% grassland 9% Crop Production Forestry 700,000 hectares.

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Role of Teagasc as a Partner in Economic Development

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  1. Role of Teagasc as a Partner in Economic Development Paddy Browne Head of Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme

  2. Farming in Ireland Total land area • 6.9 million hectares Total agricultural area • 4.3 million hectares • 90% grassland • 9% Crop Production Forestry • 700,000 hectares

  3. Farming in Ireland GDP of Agri-Food Sector €9.8bn (7.0%) Agri-Food Exports €8.9bn (10.0%) Employment 150,000 (7.7%)

  4. VISION To be internationally recognised for providing excellent science-based innovation support for the agri-food sector and the wider bioeconomy Not a basic research organisation • Applied and strategic research, focused on impact MISSION To support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and wider bioeconomy that will underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability’.

  5. Teagasc role

  6. Teagasc Staffing • Funded 70% by State Grant, with balance earned from competitive research contracts, extension fees etc. and trading income • Research services are provided by 150 researchers, 65 subject-matter specialists and 140 technicians at seven dedicated centres • There are almost 250 extension professionals based at county and local offices • Seven colleges and local training/research centres are staffed by college lecturers, technicians and education officers 155 staff

  7. Research Programme Structure • Each programme has a number of Research and Knowledge Transfer Departments

  8. Integrating Research and Knowledge Transfer Researchers create new knowledge Specialists mould this knowledge and other procured knowledge into information for stakeholders. Specialists interface and link very closely with Advisers in KT Directorate Advisers work with stakeholders to support their implementation of the new information/technology

  9. Teagasc locations Advisory Offices Research Farms Colleges Food Research Centres Agricultural Research Centres HQ, Oak Park, Carlow TEAGASC - Supporting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  10. Teagasc Goals Improve the competitiveness of agriculture, food and the wider bio-economy Support sustainable farming and the environment Encourage diversification of the rural economy and enhance the quality of life in rural areas (viability) TEAGASC - Supporting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  11. Food Harvest 2020 2020 Growth targets Increase value of primary output in the agriculture and fisheries sector by €1.5 billion • Beef: 20% increase to current annual output value of €1.9 billion • Dairy: 50% increase in milk production i.e. 2.75 billion litre increase Increase value-added output by €3 billion Achieve an export target of €12 billion Objective: SMART – GREEN – GROWTH Verified environmental quality in the farming, fishing and the food processing sector Effective communication of Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and implementation of world-class environmental practices Positive branding of Ireland as clean and green

  12. From strategy to business plans to projects Organisation Business Plan Programme Business Plan Department Business Plan Projects milestones / deliverables PMDS review with manager

  13. Teagasc – Total refereed scientific publications • Per permanent researcher • 2.7 • 2008 2.5 • 2009 3.1 Source: Forfas, 2010

  14. Industry impacts • Globally competitive dairy production industry poised for significant growth based on grass-based production systems, best genetics and management • Eight largest beef exporter in the world • Manufacture 15% of world’s traded infant milk formula • Global reputation for clean, green food production • Serious engagement with c. 300 food companies in 2010 • Rooster potato – 60% of Irish crop grown valued at ~ €100m/yr • Annual phosphorus fertiliser use halved – saving of ~ €30m/yr • Almost all important public policy within agri-food and rural development, relies on analysis undertaken by Rural Economy, e.g. assisting government in relation to the CAP, Climate Change and WTO

  15. The Teagasc Researcher • Builds a team of 1 post doc and 2 post grads • Publishes in peer reviewed journals • Is successful in winning external grants • Collaborates nationally and internationally • Is held in high esteem by peers • Is effective in dissemination and knowledge transfer

  16. Walsh Fellowship Scheme • Teagasc funds PhD students in collaboration with Universities/IOTs • Students funded by external grants also included • Student has University/IOT and Teagasc supervisor(s) • Generally located on Teagasc campus • Mainly Irish but also many international universities involved • 50 -60 new students start each year • Excellent to build collaboration and train young researchers

  17. The funding landscape Teagasc core grant Dept of Agriculture FIRM programme in food research Stimulus programme in agriculture research COFORD programme in forestry research Science Foundation Ireland Environmental Protection Agency EUFramework Programme 7 Farmers Food companies

  18. External collaborations • All Universities/IOTs in Ireland • Walsh Fellowship Programme • UCC/Teagasc Alliance in Food Research • National funding programmes • Many universities/research institutes in Europe • Mainly FP driven • US, New Zealand and elsewhere • Informal/personal contacts • Walsh Fellowships • MOUs with INRA, USDA, MTT, SAC, DairyNZ • MOUs with INRA, USDA, MTT, SAC, DairyNZ

  19. Publication media Peer reviewed journals Popular press T-Research Todays farm Technology updates Submissions to government consultations Briefing notes

  20. Animal & Grassland Programme Research Priorities . Grass Breeding . Grass Growth, Sward Dynamics & Utilisation under Grazing . Soil Fertility & Nutrient Use Efficiency . Grass Feed & Value . Grazing Management including Conservation . Sustainable Production Systems & . System Analysis TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  21. Genomic selection introduced for Dairy Cattle in 2009 Worth €8 million Annually Ireland’s Agri-Food Industry TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  22. Crops, Environment & Land Use Programme Research Priorities .Crop Agronomy & Sustainable Crop Production Systems .Crop Genomics & the Genetic Improvement of Tillage Crops .Energy Crops and Bio-processing .BETTER Farm .Horticulture .Forestry TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  23. Crops, Environment & Land Use Programme Research Priorities .Nutrient Efficiency .Greenhouse Gas & Climate Change .Water Quality/Risk Assessment (incl Catchments) .Soils .Agri-Environmental Products & Services/Agri-ecology TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  24. Environment, Soil and Land Use GHG Water Quality Biodiversity Soil Quality Nutrient efficiency A&G CELU RED Food Johnstown Castle: Environment, Soil and Land Use Research: Stan Lalor Catchments Programme: Ger Shortle Environmental KT: Pat Murphy Working Groups

  25. Rural Economy and Development Programme Research Priorities .Agri-Trade & Environmental Policy .Farm, Processor, Retail & Consumer .Spatial Analysis .Rural & Agri-Food Innovation & Development .Environmental Economics TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  26. Food Research Programme Research Priorities .Food Safety .Food Quality .Food for Health .Food Industry Development TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  27. Pro Safe Beef TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  28. Probiotic Cheddar . Developed at Moorepark . Made with Lactobacillus paracasaei 338 . Cheese contains > 108 live bacteria/g . Licenced to Irish Dairy Board . Sold under Pilgrims Choice brand in UK Ireland’s Agri-Food Industry TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  29. Functional Foods are foods Which improve your health over and above basic nutrition Vision TEAGASC - Promoting Innovation in the Irish Bio-Economy

  30. Why is research important? “between 50 and 85 percent of the growth of the US economy over the past half century (and two thirds of our productivity gains in recent decades) are directly attributable to scientific and technological advances” John Holdren, US Presidential Science & Technology Adviser giving testimony to Congressional Committee, Feb 2009

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