Rural Life
Researchers call for more collaborative research in agriculture
A call has been made for UK support funding to prioritise collaborative research involving scientists and livestock farmers. The benefits...
Research
N.Ireland
AgriSearch invites applications for independent trustees
AgriSearch has today (Thursday, March 13) announced that it is seeking applications for two independent trustees to join its board....
Environment
New research may reduce the need for fertilisers in farming
New research by John Innes Centre has discovered a biological mechanism in plants that make plant roots more receptive towards...
Forestry
Sitka spruce as susceptible to bark beetle as Norway spruce
A new study on Ips typographus, the bark beetle which has caused widespread devastation to European forestry in recent years,...
Environment
Research: More carbon storage under hedges than grassland
Scientists at the University of Leeds conducted research on the carbon storage potential of different soil types, discovering that soil...
N.Ireland
Main barriers for methane reduction research outlined
Despite growing awareness and calls for action over reducing methane in the atmosphere, many barriers stand in the way of...
N.Ireland
Climate change will impact future crop yields – scientist
A plant scientist has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops. According to Adam...
Dairy
New study shows crossbred calves recover faster from disease
New research by Penn State University, has found that dairy-beef crossbred calves are hardier than their purebred counterparts, demonstrating faster...
Sheep
Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years
Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans...
Agri-Business
Two lecturers appointed as co-deans at the RAU
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have announced a university first with the joint appointment of two associate professors as co-deans...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy
AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....
N.Ireland
£900k DAERA competition funding for graduate research
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate...
N.Ireland
Muir confirms several re-appointments to AFBI board
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of several members to...
Environment
2.5m awarded to university led net zero research into agri sector
A new project aimed at developing a common accounting framework for the UK farming and food sector to measure and...
Beef
AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales
New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows how halal consumers’ behaviours and consumption habits have changed...
Rural Life
Study: Farmers urge banks to prioritise climate and nature
Banks need to radically rethink how they support farmers to shift to farming systems that prioritise climate and nature, according...
Environment
Farmers set agri-research agenda in new CEIA report
Artificial Intelligence (AI), methane, carbon sequestration, regenerative systems, financing, and antimicrobial resistance are among some of the issues raised in...
