N.Ireland
Regulatory frameworks will define future of UK agriculture – academic
Regulatory frameworks and targets will increasingly define the future shape of agriculture throughout the UK, a British academic has claimed...
University of Reading
Environment
New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to...
Rural Life
Research: Public would pay more for meat with good farm welfare
A new tool for measuring the economic value of farm animal welfare improvements has been developed by researchers at the...
Agri-Business
University of Reading completes £16m purchase of farmland
The University of Reading has completed a £16 million purchase of land at Tanners Farm, Farley, with the aim of...
Environment
New study shows 'creepy crawlies' benefit crops
A new study published today (Wednesday, February 28) in the Journal of Applied Ecology has shown that bugs such as,...
Other
Agri universities to collaborate and research farming systems
Agricultural universities across the UK have announced that they are teaming up to help “strengthen the difference they make on...
Pig/Poultry
Online course aims to raise awareness of livestock production issues
The University of Reading is offering an online animal science course to raise awareness of livestock production issues, especially antimicrobial...