This week, the ROOT2RES Project successfully held its 3rd General Assembly in Dublin, Ireland, from November 4th to 6th, hosted by Teagasc. The event brought together all project partners to review progress, discuss future objectives, and prepare for the upcoming second reporting period.
Tuesday – November 4th
The Assembly kicked off at Teagasc Oak Park, where participants were warmly welcomed by John Spink, Head of the Environment, Crops and Land Use Programme at Teagasc. The opening session continued with introductions from Jean-Pierre Cohan, Root2Res Project Coordinator, and Tim George, Deputy Coordinator.
Subsequently, Work Package Leaders (1–6) presented their latest updates, followed by a series of breakout discussion sessions organized by crop groups. Participants also enjoyed a guided tour of the Oak Park research facilities, exploring firsthand the pioneering research efforts underway at Teagasc.
Wednesday – November 5th
The second day of the Assembly was equally productive and insightful. Participants visited Johnstown Castle in Wexford, where two interactive sessions were held, focusing on data analysis and the application of artificial intelligence. The day concluded with a guided tour of the castle and Teagasc laboratories and field infrastructure.
Thursday – November 6th
On the final day, activities returned to the Oak Park facilities, featuring presentations from Work Packages 7 and 8 and a third interactive session on scientific publications. The event concluded with a collaborative discussion outlining the project’s next steps.
We extend our sincere thanks to Teagasc for their excellent organization and warm hospitality throughout the event. With the successful completion of the 3rd General Assembly, the consortium is now well-prepared to move into the next phase of the project and finalize the second reporting period.
