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New AgriSearch video series aims to support best practice calf rearing

Beef

1 day ago

New AgriSearch video series aims to support best practice calf rearing

CalfCheck is a new video series designed to provide farmers with practical, science-based guidance to improve calf health and welfare.

DAERA urges farmers and growers to take part in pesticide usage survey

N.Ireland

9 days ago

DAERA urges farmers and growers to take part in pesticide usage survey

Farmers and growers across Northern Ireland have been reminded by DAERA to fill out and submit its pesticide usage monitoring survey.

Fourth phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme now up and running

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Fourth phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme now up and running

AFBI is confirming that the fourth phase of Northern Ireland's Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is well underway.

Trial: Feed by-products can be used to boost early lactation milk yields

Dairy

2 months ago

Trial: Feed by-products can be used to boost early lactation milk yields

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists have confirmed the role of feed by-products in boosting early lactation milk yields

Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI

Environment

4 months ago

Research continues on farm soil carbon stocks in NI

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil...

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Final registration deadline for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme approaching

The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching,...

Final registration deadline for NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme approaching

Dairy

6 months ago

Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant

After the heatwave two weeks ago, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the Bluetongue virus.

Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Cases of lungworm detected in NI carcasses

The AFBI said it detected two cases of lungworm in carcasses submitted respectively to both Omagh and Stormont postmortem labs.

Cases of lungworm detected in NI carcasses

Beef

7 months ago

AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy.

AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy

Agri-Business

7 months ago

New deputy chair of AFBI board announced by NI minister

Minister Muir has appointed Siobhan McCauley as the new deputy chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) board.

New deputy chair of AFBI board announced by NI minister

Tillage

7 months ago

AFBI assesses new cropping options for NI

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists are assessing a range of new cropping options that perform well in Northern Ireland.

AFBI assesses new cropping options for NI

Beef

7 months ago

Bluetongue could arrive in Ireland within weeks - NI scientists

Bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.

Bluetongue could arrive in Ireland within weeks - NI scientists

N.Ireland

8 months ago

DAERA urges all farms to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

DAERE have issued a final call for all unregistered farm businesses to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS).

DAERA urges all farms to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

Dairy

9 months ago

Reducing ammonia by up to 54% through combined innovations

Introducing management strategies to help reduce ammonia emissions and lessen the impact it has on the surrounding environment is crucial...

Reducing ammonia by up to 54% through combined innovations

N.Ireland

10 months ago

Clay aggregate can reduce ammonia emissions - CAFRE

CAFRE has said that lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as a slurry store cover can reduce reduce ammonia emissions

Clay aggregate can reduce ammonia emissions - CAFRE

Beef

10 months ago

Bovine tuberculosis can be fully eradicated - AFBI

Research scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) are confirming that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) can be fully eradicated

Bovine tuberculosis can be fully eradicated - AFBI

N.Ireland

10 months ago

Big data analytics now a key priority for AFBI

Scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) fully recognise the need for a strong competency in ‘big data analytics’

Big data analytics now a key priority for AFBI

N.Ireland

11 months ago

New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

A new start-up business will shortly launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area.

New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in NI

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Information webinar planned on red clover silage swards

AgriSearch will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, March 5 at 8pm to discuss the results of on-farm research into red-clover silage swards.

Information webinar planned on red clover silage swards

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N.Ireland

12 months ago

Climate change will impact future crop yields - scientist

A plant scientist based at Queens University Belfast has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops

Climate change will impact future crop yields - scientist

N.Ireland

12 months ago

AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members

DAERA has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair and up to 18 members to the board of AFBI

AFBI seeks deputy chair and board members

Dairy Technical

about 1 year ago

Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off.

Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent

The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by AFBI

Trends within Soil Nutrient Health Scheme results now becoming apparent

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