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...
AFBI
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...
Grass
Ballyvoy and Dundrod – two new perennial ryegrass varieties from AFBI
Two new, Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) grass varieties - Ballyvoy and Dundrod – are about to be released on to the...
N.Ireland
Extension to the term of appointment of members to AFBI board announced
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has announced an extension to the term of appointment for...
N.Ireland
11 new members appointed to AFBI board
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has announced the appointment of eleven new members to...
Grass
AFBI grassland experiment passes 50-year milestone
By Jonathan Holland, Agri-Environment Branch, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute The Long-term Slurry (LTS) site is one of the longest-running grassland...
Dairy
Reducing calving age linked to 13% increase in lifetime dairy cow performance
Northern Ireland farmers are costing themselves thousands in additional heifer rearing costs by calving on average four and a half...
