Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Teagasc Walsh Fellowship"
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Chemical Amendment of Dairy Slurry For The Control of Phosphorus in Runoff From Grassland
Brennan, Raymond B. (2011-09-28)Phosphorus (P) loss from grassland to a waterbody can adversely affect water quality. Land application of dairy cattle slurry can result in incidental P losses to runoff in addition to increased chronic P losses from soil ... -
In the quest of the optimal collagen type II source for articular cartilage engineering
Wu, Zhuning (NUI Galway, 2021-08-26)Articular cartilage is a specialised connective tissue of joints, which lacks blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves. The limited capability of articular cartilage to self-repair renders its regeneration a formidable challenge. ... -
Irish farm succession and inheritance; an examination of farmers’ economic decision-making strategies as socially-constructed risk assessment
Leonard, Brian (NUI Galway, 2019-03-28)Intergenerational farm transfer is increasingly viewed as fundamental to the sustainability and development of global agriculture, with an expectation that younger farmers, with more effective and efficient production ... -
A micro economic investigation of Irish cattle farmer decisions in response to non-linear budget constraints
McCormack, Michele (2016-07)This thesis will examine the effects of policy developments on the Irish beef sector, with a particular focus on agricultural subsidy payments. As a member of the European Union, Irish agriculture is governed by the Common ... -
Three essays on the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on Irish farms
O'Neill, Stephen (2014-03-31)Since its establishment by the Treaty of Rome in 1958, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has had a huge impact on the agricultural sector in Europe and more widely. The original CAP altered production incentives, ...