Feeding the Future – Innovations in sustainable food production

Presenter Amy Hassett, 10 Things to Know About… on RTÉ One (left) with Teagasc’s Alberto Ramos Luz

In episode four of 10 Things to Know About, Teagasc scientists explore the future of sustainable food production, highlighting innovations in seafood farming, food waste repurposing, and the growth of the Irish apple industry

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10 December 2024

In episode four of 10 Things to Know About, which aired 25 November, the focus is on the future of sustainable food production, with insights from Teagasc scientists.

Hosted by Amy Hassett, this episode showcases innovative solutions aimed at ensuring a secure and sustainable food supply for the future.

This episode explores the future of sustainable food production. Seafood is a crucial component of global food systems, and this episode investigates innovative seafood farming techniques, such as ‘bubble curtains’ that protect salmon from harmful algal blooms and projects that mimic natural marine ecosystems to turn waste from one species into food for another.

Additionally, the episode dives into research seeking to repurpose food waste into valuable plant-based proteins to tackle the European protein shortage.

The episode follows Irish apple growers embracing modern techniques to expand local production, reduce reliance on imports and take a significant bite of the apple market.

Dr Alberto Ramos Luz, who is leading research projects to support the development of the apple growing industry in Ireland features in this episode.

Alberto, a research officer in the Horticulture Development Department at Teagasc, based in Oak Park, said: “In the episode, we showcase our research supporting the Irish apple industry by selecting varieties suited to Ireland, improving tree management for efficiency and quality, and aligning agronomic performance with consumer preferences. Our goal is to provide more profitable ways to grow apples in Ireland and increase the availability of high-quality Irish apples”.

To catch up with this episode, watch it on RTÉ Player here.

Read More: 10 Things to Know About RTÉ Player Teagasc

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