Beef
NI research to investigate link between stock genetics and temperament
A Northern Ireland research project is hoping to examine the link between stock genetics and temperament in a bid to...
AgriSearch
Arable
Results of AgriSearch home-grown protein project to be presented in webinar
An industry-funded PhD scholar is set to share the findings of his studies in a webinar next Monday. The event...
Agri-Business
NI farmers team up to launch innovative carbon project
Seven farmers from across Northern Ireland have teamed up to secure funding from Europe to investigate practical ways to measure,...
Agri-Business
New ‘Beacon Farm Network’ to include 50 NI farms
Northern Ireland agricultural research body AgriSearch has warned farmers they must develop ways to prove and communicate their sustainability credentials...
Agri-Business
‘Focus on Farmers’ Christmas special to focus on agricultural productivity
AgriSearch’s ‘Focus on Farmers’ webinar series will end the year with a “Christmas special” focusing on improving agricultural productivity for...
Agri-Business
NI dairy research project to improve welfare and production in robotic systems
A new PhD research project co-funded AgriSearch will aim to understand dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in...
Beef
New antibiotic benchmarking tool to be rolled out across NI in early 2021
A Northern Ireland research initiative into antibiotic usage has shown “early promising results”, with initial indications suggesting it has “considerable potential”...
Rural Life
6th online farm walk: 'Lost on the journey – does eating quality of beef matter?'
“Lost on the journey – does eating quality of beef matter?” is the title of a virtual farm walk taking...
Beef
Virtual farm walk to focus on carbon-neutral beef farming
The fourth ‘Focus on Farmers’ Virtual Farm Walk & Discussion will look at innovative ways farmers can profit from environmental...
Beef
Virtual farm walk to focus on carbon-neutral beef farming
The fourth ‘Focus on Farmers’ Virtual Farm Walk & Discussion will look at innovative ways farmers can profit from environmental...
Agri-Business
4 new AgriSearch projects secure stage one funding
Agricultural research body AgriSearch has secured stage one funding for four Northern Ireland based projects. The projects will see AgriSearch...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch seeks farmers’ views on its work
Northern Ireland agricultural research body AgriSearch is seeking farmers’ views on its work as part of a wide-ranging review of...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch board appoints 2 new trustees
The farmer-funded research and innovation body, AgriSearch, has announced two new appointments to its Board of Trustees. It comes as...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch board appoints 2 new trustees
The farmer-funded research and innovation body, AgriSearch, has announced two new appointments to its Board of Trustees. It comes as...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch board appoints 2 new trustees
The farmer-funded research and innovation body, AgriSearch, has announced two new appointments to its Board of Trustees. It comes as...
Agri-Business
New chairman and vice-chairs appointed to the AgriSearch board
The board of AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has seen a number of changes made, with a new...
Agri-Business
New chairman and vice-chairs appointed to the AgriSearch board
The board of AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has seen a number of changes made, with a new...
Dairy
Home-grown proteins could halve NI dairy’s soya imports
Research carried out at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute at Hillsborough has found that homegrown field beans have the potential to...
