N.Ireland
AgriSearch beef and sheep farmer survey deadline approaching
AgriSearch is reminding beef and sheep farmers in Northern Ireland that the closing date to participate in its survey is...
Research
Arable
Using microbes to boost disease and pest resistance within crops
Farmers could soon have the option to apply microbes to crops to reprogramme them to be resistant against pests, diseases...
Rural Life
FCCT seeking applications for 'Snapshot Study' grant
The Farmers Club Charitable Trust (FCCT) is seeking applications for its ‘Snapshot Study’ grant from anyone in the agriculture sector...
Environment
New research aimed at reducing GHG emissions from farmland
A major new Finnish-led research initiative is developing innovative, science-based solutions to measure and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: Tariffs disrupt global pork trade
According to a recent RaboResearch report, pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows and growing economic...
Environment
Research: Plastics manufacturing tech threatens food safety
Research carried out by a team in Dublin has found that technologies used in plastics manufacturing can jeopardise food safety...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches survey for Northern Ireland dairy farmers
AgriSearch is inviting dairy farmers in Northern Ireland to take part in a survey on the research and innovation needs...
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...
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...
Environment
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...
