Mission Statement
‘To support science-based innovation in the agri-food
sector and wider bio-economy that will
underpin profitability, competitiveness and
sustainability’.
Teagasc – Three Elements
• Advisory – Knowledge Transfer
• Research
• Training
Advisory – Knowledge Transfer
• Enterprise based advice
• Dairy -Beef -Sheep -Pigs- Organics -Forestry etc.
• One to one consultations & visits
• Financial planning
• Skills updating
• Discussion groups
• Scheme activity
• Environment
• Public Events
Organic Advisory Service
• Local Adviser (Advisory)
• Specialist Advisers (Research)
• Back up to local advisory service
• Team of four
• FETAC courses (25 per year)
• DAFF/ Teagasc demonstration farm walks (20)
• Conversion planning
• Consultations
• Annual Conference (Wed 14th Sept 2011)
• Promotion of organic farming
Teagasc Support Personnel
Mr Patrick Barry, Moorepark, Co. Cork
Patrick.barry@teagasc.ie
Mr Dan Clavin, Athenry, Co. Galway
Dan.clavin@teagasc.ie
Ms Elaine Leavy, Grange, Co. Meath
Elaine.leavy@teagasc.ie
Mr James McDonnell, Oak Park, Carlow
James.mcdonnell@teagasc.ie
Options for the Future
Person
Passion
Artisan Food
Place
Product
Artisan/Speciality Food
• Artisan food represents a significant opportunity for
diversification.
• Currently employing >3,000 worth >€0.5bn
• It has a competitive advantage in terms of superior price
differentiation compared to commodity food products
• Small food companies represent a realistic alternative to
low lost commodity production.
Artisan/Speciality Food
• Close links between Artisan and Organic Food production
• Organic food Sales worth €124m 2009 13.2% increase year
on year
• Irish Artisan Food currently commands an international
reputation at the premium end of the market
• The reputation needs to be developed and nurtured if we
are to benefit from an ever increasing market
Teagasc Supports
• Business and Planning Development
• Mentoring
• New Product Development
• Product Innovation
Teagasc Supports
•
Pre Commercial Manufacturing
• Plant Design
• Technical Problem Solving
• HACCP
Teagasc Support Personnel
Mr Edward O’Neill, Moorepark
Eddie.oneill@teagasc.ie
Ms. Carol Griffin, Ashtown
Carol.griffin@teagasc.ie
Ms Ciara McDonagh, Ashtown
Ciara.mcdonagh@teagasc.ie
Dr Gerard Barry, Limerick
Gerard.barry@teagasc.ie