The book chronicles the history of Johnstown Castle from 1929 to 2024. It details how research scientists at Johnstown Castle and its affiliated research stations developed crucial scientific knowledge that allowed Irish agriculture to flourish, ultimately establishing Ireland as a leading producer of low-cost, safe, and wholesome food. The narrative also highlights how the research centre has reinvented itself as a premier Environmental and Soils research facility, dedicated to addressing the environmental challenges faced by modern agriculture.
The authors dedicated the book to the Larkin family, who gifted Johnstown Castle to the nation, to Dr. Tom Walsh, whose wisdom and leadership were pivotal in the creation of the research centre, and to all the staff who have contributed to building its national and international reputation in scientific and agricultural development.