Scientists trace origin of 'speed gene' in modern racehorses to British mare of 300 years ago (25/01/2012)

Scientists have traced the origin of the 'speed gene' in Thoroughbred racehorses back to a single British mare that lived in the United Kingdom around 300 years ago, according to findings published in the scientific journal Nature Communications...

Study presents strong business case for revival of Irish Sugar Industry (07/12/2011)

A strong business case for the revival of the Irish sugar industry has been outlined in a feasibility study completed by the Irish Sugar Beet Bio-Refinery Group, which included Ireland’s foremost tillage scientist, Professor Jimmy Burke from University College Dublin.

UCD and Teagasc sign National Agricultural Research, Education and Innovation Partnership Agreement (23/11/2011)

UCD and Teagasc have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to establish ‘The National Agricultural Research, Education and Innovation Partnership’. The agreement was formally signed by the President of UCD, Dr Hugh Brady and the Director of Teagasc, Professor Gerry Boyle in UCD today, 21 November 2011.

UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships 2011 (04/10/2011)

The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science publicly launched the new school at the National Ploughing Championships 2011 in Athy, Co Kildare. The exhibit was an outstanding success, showcasing the exciting range of teaching programmes and research available within the School. More than 10,000 prospective students, teachers and parents, UCD alumni, employers, industry collaborators visited the stand over the three days of the championships.