The Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research is a peer-reviewed #OpenAccess scientific journal published by Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority, #Ireland). Manuscripts on any aspect of #Research of direct relevance to Irish #Agriculture and #FoodProduction - including plant and animal sciences, #Food science, agri-environmental science, soils, #Engineering, buildings, #Economics and #Sociology - will be considered for publication: https://www.scienceopen.com/collection/3d31e96b-52a3-4f81-8a93-cc9aab9dda85