N.Ireland
Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that it will participate in Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) public consultation
A construction contract for a new £8 million research facility at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Hillsborough has been awarded.
Tillage
There is general agreement amongst agronomists that the recent rains came at the right time for winter wheat crops across the UK.
There is a growing belief that arable farming can play an important role across agriculture in Northern Ireland.
Pig/Poultry
An AFBI study shows farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has welcomed the publication today of DAERA's formal response to the Review of AFBI.
Sheep
Farmers who use a selective treatment strategy against parasites on their lambs can identify those that benefit most from wormer treatments.
Invasive species
AFBI scientists have launched a new three-year project to protect Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect.
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".
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,...
