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Mycotox-I will build on previous state of the art research in the EU and UK and apply this to (i) develop a cohesive approach to understanding the risk of mycotoxin contamination in cereal grains and the products derived from them on the Island of Ireland, and (ii) develop a toolbox for the assessment and mitigation of the risk of mycotoxin contamination. Industry and agency participation and assistance are central to the success of Mycotox-I.

Task Objectives

• Establish a Thematic Network (Mycotox-I) that will ensure the sharing of state of the art knowedge regarding agronomic practices,
mycotoxin and fungal detection technology, database science and the utility of Island or Ireland mycotoxin decision support systems.
The network will work with the FSAI and EFSA to ensure that EU policy is informed by the scientific outputs of this project.
• Transfer the capacity to use and interrogate the artificial intelligence-based database and tool box to industry, farmers and relevant agencies.
• Provide standardised training on the Island of Ireland for field-based mycotoxin research, transferring knowledge from UCD and Teagasc to all researchers in Mycotox-I and to stakeholders.
• Disseminate the outputs of the research through the network, training events (e.g. Teagasc Open Days), social media (e.g. Twitter), the press, scientific journals, and international scientific events.

Lead Researcher, Institution & Other Institutions involved

Prof. Fiona Doohan (UCD); all partners