Invasive species
AFBI scientists have launched a new three-year project to protect Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect.
N.Ireland
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland has appointed Dr. Iain Williams as its new CEO.
Beef
Underpinning the new CliBeef research project is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved.
Twelve farms, north and south, are set to take part in a new €5.75m project which aims to help farmers produce "climate-friendly beef".
Pig/Poultry
A recent Agri-Food and Biosciences (AFBI) study has confirmed the potential for outdoor pig production in Northern Ireland.
Increasingly, regulatory frameworks and targets will define the future shape of agriculture throughout the UK.
AgriSearch hosted the first UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) farm walk to be held in Northern Ireland earlier this week.
Beef farmers are being sought for a new cross-border, climate-related research project aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Environment
The Agri-Food & Bioscience Institute has research that shows separating slurry into solid and liquid fractions can help reduce phosphorus
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is committing to a new ruminant emissions’ research facility
CalfCheck is a new video series designed to provide farmers with practical, science-based guidance to improve calf health and welfare.
Farmers and growers across Northern Ireland have been reminded by DAERA to fill out and submit its pesticide usage monitoring survey.
AFBI is confirming that the fourth phase of Northern Ireland's Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is well underway.
Dairy
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists have confirmed the role of feed by-products in boosting early lactation milk yields
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil...
The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching,...
After the heatwave two weeks ago, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the Bluetongue virus.
The AFBI said it detected two cases of lungworm in carcasses submitted respectively to both Omagh and Stormont postmortem labs.
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy.
Agri-Business
Minister Muir has appointed Siobhan McCauley as the new deputy chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) board.
Tillage
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists are assessing a range of new cropping options that perform well in Northern Ireland.
Bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.
DAERE have issued a final call for all unregistered farm businesses to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS).
