Agri-Business
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...
Agricultural research
Arable
'Trailblazing' agri-robotics trial launched in Lincolnshire
An international agri-robotics project based in Lincoln, which has been described by the Government as ‘trailblazing’, is set to revolutionise...
Arable
£1.2 million research project to breed disease and weather resilient crops
The Harper Adams University Fresh Produce Research Centre (FPRC) and University of Warwick Crop Centre have recently been jointly awarded...
Agri-Business
Industry visits to inspire new robotics and crop quality research
Students from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) £1.4 million PhD programme visited food and agricultural businesses to boost...
Arable
First major cross-sector review of weed control measures announced
Two major British agricultural research organisations have issued a joint call for a review of weed control in UK cropping...
Rural Life
BVA vice president to take up senior role at Queen’s University
Two of the UK’s most respected vets – Dr. Simon Doherty and Prof. Eric Morgan – are set to join...
Agri-Business
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University of Leeds has launched a new ‘smart farming’ initiative aiming to give farms and business a competitive advantage...
Agri-Business
£2 million awarded to support sustainable farming research
Four new interdisciplinary projects have received £1.8 million in funding to improve sustainable farming practices in the UK. The projects include: Exploring...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch seeking beef and dairy farmers for major grassland survey
AgriSearch is rolling out a major province-wide survey investigating the barriers preventing beef and dairy farmers from maximising production from...
