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NI farm trials to test willow’s ability to reduce methane emissions

October 6, 2021

Farm trials investigating the potential of willow to reduce livestock methane emissions are to begin in Northern Ireland in the new year. It’s…

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

March 8, 2021

N.Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) has been recognised for the quality of its science by a United Nations agency. The institute,…

New research reveals 40% drop in UK pig farming carbon footprint

February 23, 2021

Environment

The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study led…

‘Ag Science might not be ‘sexy’ …but you’d be a fool not to follow your interests’

February 11, 2021

N.Ireland

Ag science might not be as “sexy” as some other fields, but follow your interests and you’ll be rewarded with an exciting, varied…

Queen’s mastitis and lameness study to aim to reduce dairy antibiotics use

January 21, 2021

Dairy

Three Northern Ireland organisations have joined forces to launch a research project to tackle bovine mastitis and lameness in a bid to reduce…

Queen’s University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid

December 21, 2020

Agri-Business

The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with Belfast-born Great British Bake Off star Andrew Smyth…

New test for Johne’s disease branded ‘game-changer’ for farmers

December 7, 2020

Agri-Business

A promising new test for Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle has the potential to ramp up eradication efforts, offering fewer missed positives. The…

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