Engineering sciences - Agronomy & Food Science
Good for the land, but what about the farmer? New research outlines how Agri-Environment Schemes impact mental health
Trinity research shows that depending on how schemes are designed and delivered, wellbeing impacts can be positive or negative. Time spent in nature and peer discussion groups are key to fostering positive wellbeing outcomes.
Food & drink in sixteenth-century Ireland explored in FoodCult lecture series at Dublin Castle
Trinity's FoodCult research project is partnering with Dublin Castle to present a six-part public lecture series in February, exploring how food and drink shaped everyday life, social relationships, and authority in sixteenth-century Ireland.
UCD AI agricultural project secures ¤6.5m to drive safer, more sustainable farming
A Horizon Europe backed UCD project is leveraging advanced robotics, AI, and augmented reality (AR) to modernise agriculture, combat labour shortages, and prioritise worker safety.
Increasing plant diversity in agricultural grasslands boosts yields, reducing reliance on fertiliser
Posted on: 04 December 2025 Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertiliser. That is the headline finding of a landmark, international study led by Trinity that paints a promising picture for more sustainable agriculture.
Decline in botanical education threatens response to climate action and food security
A new international study reveals what inspires people to study plant biology, a subject essential for building the future workforce needed to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and food security.
Honeybee activity linked to smaller bumblebees in heather habitats
A new study has revealed bumblebee workers are getting smaller in areas with high honeybee activity.
The EU’s 10% natural habitat target is insufficient for pollinator recovery
Posted on: 26 September 2025 Bees, butterflies and other insects have too little natural habitat around them to survive, according to a new study published in leading international journal Science.
