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UFU visits ABP demo farm to explore methane reduction research
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) recently visited ABP’s demonstration farm in Co. Carlow to learn more about the...
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Arable
Research shows alcohol can help plants survive drought
Plants that are treated with ethanol – a scientific term for ordinary alcohol – can develop a tolerance to drought...
Agri-Business
Strawberry research farm to play role in tackling food production issues
The University of Lincoln’s 200ha Riseholme Campus strawberry research farm is using AI and robotics to find solutions to key...
Agri-Business
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers
The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
Agri-Business
Cancer research body joins calls for clarity on red meat data
An international cancer research body has written to a leading medical journal outlining concerns about data used to determine the...
N.Ireland
AFBI research: Is virtual fencing the future?
Managing suckler cows and calves through the use of virtual fencing is a main plank of the beef research work...
Arable
Wheat Initiative new research agenda to focus on food security
The Wheat Initiative (WI) has unveiled its updated Strategic Research Agenda (SRA), courtesy of an event recently held in Berlin....
Arable
Research: Hybrid barleys could help with fertiliser costs
New research is indicating that hybrid barleys which receive a reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields...
N.Ireland
Beef Focus: Measuring methane on 380ac research farm
Bromstead Farm is a mixed grassland and arable farm located in Shropshire and is a beef research farm for ABP...
Environment
Rothamsted to research new low-carbon, environmentally-friendly food
Rothamsted Research is a major partner in a new £13 million programme to produce low-carbon, environmentally-friendly food. AgZero+ will bring...
Agri-Business
International wheat organisation to launch its Strategic Research Agenda
The Wheat Initiative will launch its updated Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) next week, highlighting current challenges in global wheat research...
Agri-Business
Research: Fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming
An extensive series of international crop trials has confirmed that fertiliser use could be reduced with nature-based farming systems. Analysis...
N.Ireland
Research: Climate obligations may force cap on NI livestock numbers
Climate change obligations may limit livestock numbers in Northern Ireland, according to recent research and modelling. Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute...
N.Ireland
DAERA co-funds agri-food and bioeconomy research projects
Almost €11 million has been allocated to 12 research projects across the island of Ireland focusing on agri-food and the...
Agri-Business
Research highlights link between ruminant health and methane emissions
A new report has highlighted the role that reducing key endemic diseases in ruminants can play in reducing methane emissions...
N.Ireland
Research: Multi-year management plan needed for leatherjackets
Leatherjackets are causing significant challenges for farmers in the western region of Northern Ireland as they struggle to manage the...
Agri-Business
Research: Biodiversity loss has effect on global food markets
Biodiversity losses in countries with smaller, less-developed economies impact large, developed economies, according to a new study. Researchers from Trinity...
Agri-Business
Welsh sheep farmers urged to nominate rams for research project
Welsh sheep farmers are being urged to nominate rams with top-performing traits for the next phase of the RamCompare project....
