Dr Maeve Williams, a post-doctoral researcher with Teagasc, joins the pod to talk about her research into cow genetics and identifying traits which can help breed more productive, healthier cows. Some might even call it the search for the Irish supercow.

Prof Paul Cotter, Head of Food Biosciences at Teagasc, joins host Jeremy Probert to talk about his work – including fermented dairy products and their health benefits, mapping the microbiome of milk to understand how better to use it for gut health.

Jeremy Probert is joined by VistaMilk PhD researcher Renata Kostovska to talk about swards – and how including different plants, which require less fertiliser, alongside traditional rye grass in pasture can benefit the quantity and quality of milk cows produce. 

Host Jeremy Probert talks to Keeley McGarr-O’Brien, a Walsh Scholar at Teagasc, about her VistaMilk-funded work to develop a better understanding of dairy sector sustainability standards and how they might be improved.

Teagasc Research Officer Dr Ben Lahart joins host Jeremy Probert to talk about his  recently-published research, which suggests that the amount of methane emitted by Irish cows is significantly less than previously believed.

VistaMilk PhD researcher Rose Edwin joins host Jeremy Probert to discuss her work profiling Irish soil and its implications for soil fertility, plant growth, environmental sustainability, and human health. Rose's goal is to map the microbiome of soil but with trillions of microbes in the soil, piecing them together is like trying to solve the world’s biggest jigsaw puzzle.

Nadeem Rather, a PhD researcher at Tyndall Institute in Cork, joins the pod to talk about his work developing of a completely new material that will allow the transmission of data without any electronics or batteries – and its implications for monitoring the health of cows in Ireland’s dairy farming system.

Dr Elodie Ruelle, Research Officer with Vistamilk, joins podcast host Jeremy Probert to talk about grass growth, grass modelling, and getting to the grassroots of the sustainability issue.

Host Jeremy Probert is joined by Dr Lee Coffey, Jennifer Drohan, and Dr Daniel Martins to talk about how the development of bionanomachines which use living bacteria to deliver molecular communications could benefit the health of animals and, potentially, humans.

Host Jeremy Probert is joined by Alan O’Riordan and Han Shao to talk about nitrates sensors.

 Jeremy from 4TC interviews Alfonso Prado-Cabrero and John Nolan from NRCI about the research they are conducting on carotenoids and lutein as supplements in yoghurt and the potential health benefits of these. 

VistaMilk PhD student, Rumia Basu talks about how satellites are used to monitor our soils

4TC's Jeremy Probert interviews VistaMilk director, Donagh Berry, on how ‘Tinder for Cows’ matchmaking service is helping Irish dairy farmers increase performance and reduce each cow’s environmental hoofprint.

During this episode of the VistaMilk podcast,  Dr. Deirdre Hennessy, VistaMilk Funded Investigator and Senior Research Officer at Teagasc, is interviewed by Jeremy Probert of 4TC Communications. Deirdre speaks about the importance of clover and its role in dairy production as well as its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

During this episode of "Behind the Science at VistaMilk”, Education and Public Engagement Manager, Eimear Ferguson, speaks with Md Ridwan Adib  about his work as a PhD student working in sensor development at Tyndall National Institute. Adib tells Eimear about the how gaming is what inspired him to pursue the career he is in today.

During this episode of "Behind the Science at VistaMilk”, Education and Public Engagement Manager, Eimear Ferguson, speaks with Ana Claudia Ferreira about his work as a PhD student working in sensor development at Tyndall National Institute. Claudia tells Eimear about the importance of teaching the next generation of people.

During this episode of "Behind the Science at VistaMilk”, Education and Public Engagement Manager, Eimear Ferguson, speaks with Zhongzheng Wang about his work as a PhD student working in sensor development at Tyndall National Institute. Zhongzheng tells Eimear about the importance of his teachers, his love of piano and how he stays motivated in his work.

During this fifth episode of The VistaMilk Podcast, VistaMilk site manager at Teagasc,  Elizabeth Walsh, speaks with Kay O’Connell, in-service training specialist. Kay discusses the importance of women taking up leadership roles and how there is no "right" time.

During this third episode of the VistaMilk podcast, our Education and Public Engagement manager, Eimear Ferguson, speaks with Professor Marian Scott, Scottish statistician, Author Academic and member of the VistaMilk Scientific Advisory Committe, about International Women's day and the importance of moving through failures to have a successful career.

During this episode of the VistaMilk podcast, VistaMilk Phd student at Tyndall National Institute, Claudia Ferreira speaks with Professor Orla Feely, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact  and Professor of Electronic Engineering. Orla speaks about her experience of being in a male dominated sector and how she overcame bias to get to where she is today. 

During this second episode of the VistaMilk podcast, our Education and Public Engagement manager, Eimear Ferguson, speaks with Hannah Mulligan Quinn, farmer and farmer advocate about her career to date and how important it is for men and women to #BreakTheBias on International Women's Day.... and everyday. Enjoy!!

During this first episode the VistaMilk podcast, VistaMilk site manager at Teagasc, Elizabeth Walsh speaks with Dr. Eva Lewis, Head of the Food Innovation Team at Devenish, about her career to date and why she thinks we should take a moment to pause on International Women's Day. Enjoy!!