N.Ireland
Men 5 times more likely to die on a farm than women -AFBI
Statistics revealed at the Teagasc BeSafe National Farm Safety Conference today (Wednesday, November 23) suggest men are five times more...
AFBI
N.Ireland
Political vacuum at heart of agriculture in Northern Ireland – Godfrey
A political vacuum now exists at the heart of farming in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Agri-Business
Queen’s Unversity, AFBI and UCD team up for bTB project
A new all-island research project that will examine the factors behind persistent bTB has been launched. It will be the...
Environment
Study: Correct farm advice can improve water quality threefold
A study has demonstrated that the correct farm advice can deliver a threefold improvement in water quality over a 30-year...
N.Ireland
Reducing carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable – AFBI
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable. However, a range of tools will be needed to effect change....
N.Ireland
Flock owners in Northern Ireland commit to sheep scab initiative
Over 30 flocks from across Northern Ireland (NI) have signed up, so far, for a ‘ground-breaking’ project to tackle sheep...
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Aphid monitoring and BYDV control
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is advising growers to be mindful of the impact that...
N.Ireland
Strong uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is confirming a 92% submission rate for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, courtesy of...
N.Ireland
Research: Potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon
Recent research has confirmed the potential for soils to store higher levels of carbon, specifically within a grassland scenario. The...
N.Ireland
Tollymore and Crossgar – two new grass varieties from AFBI
Tollymore and crossgar are two new grass varieties included on the recently released 2022/2023 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL)...
N.Ireland
AFBI research: Is virtual fencing the future?
Managing suckler cows and calves through the use of virtual fencing is a main plank of the beef research work...
N.Ireland
Mechanically extracting phosphorous from animal slurries
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is looking at the feasibility of physically extracting phosphorous (P) from animal slurries. The...
N.Ireland
Tree planting policy for NI described as ‘not fit for purpose’
One of Northern Ireland’s leading foresters has confirmed the positive potential of tree planting as a frontline response for agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Research: Climate obligations may force cap on NI livestock numbers
Climate change obligations may limit livestock numbers in Northern Ireland, according to recent research and modelling. Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute...
N.Ireland
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme ‘a major milestone’ for industry
Northern Ireland’s (NI’s) Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is now open for applications, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The...
N.Ireland
Sheep scab control programme gets underway in Northern Ireland
A three-year programme, designed to control sheep scab in Northern Ireland has been launched this week. However, the man driving...
N.Ireland
Can the promise of biomethane be fully realised?
The results of a study, looking at the potential for biomethane production in Northern Ireland, show considerable promise. However, those...
Grass
AFBI and Barenbrug mark three decades of cooperation
Northern Ireland's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and Barenbrug are marking a 30-year partnership, one that has seen the development...
