Dairy
Muir commends ‘cutting-edge research’ during trip to Dutch dairy farm
Minister Andrew Muir has commended the “cutting-edge research and technology” being used in the farming sector during his visit to...
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N.Ireland
Wilson’s Country secures unique double at 2026 NIFDA Awards
Wilson’s Country achieved a unique feat at this year’s Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) awards by winning two...
N.Ireland
Securing sustainable future for NI agriculture ‘our core objective’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) remains committed to securing a sustainable future for agriculture in Northern Ireland. “That’s what we...
Arable
‘Highly sustainable’ spuds on sale in UK supermarkets
Shoppers in the UK will be able to add “highly sustainable” spuds for the first time to their weekly shopping...
N.Ireland
New ruminant emissions research facility planned for AFBI Co. Down site
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is committing to a new ruminant emissions research facility (RERF) at the organisation’s Hillsborough...
N.Ireland
DAERA awards £4m to project focused on sustainable use of slurry
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of...
Dairy
European Food Safety Authority reviewing Bovaer data
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a review into the use of 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP), which is sold as...
Dairy
Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer
Data analysis carried out by independent non-profit research organisation SEGES Innovation in Denmark has suggested that Bovaer, in combination with...
Environment
Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new study...
Environment
Peatland viruses playing ‘active role’ in ecosystem health – research
Viruses found in peatlands could play a more important role in carbon storage than previously thought and become indicators of...
Dairy
LAMMA sees a golden future ahead of this toilet for cows
A specialised toilet for cows that offers dairy farmers a practical way to reduce ammonia emissions has two awards in...
N.Ireland
Global dairy demand ‘not strong enough’ to absorb Q4 supply – Ornua
Ornua’s market report for December 2025 paints a mixed picture of the dairy industry, both in Europe and beyond. Overall,...
N.Ireland
UK Dairy Carbon Network: Sharing insights to cut emissions
The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) is an initiative working with dairy farms across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland...
Dairy
Price and quality key factors for dairy consumers – survey
Dairy consumers are more interested in feeling confident about the quality assurance of the products they buy than in getting...
Environment
Want to know how to increase yields with lower inputs of N?
Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertiliser. That is the main finding of...
Environment
Defra allocates £500 million for Landscape Recovery scheme
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Monday, December 1) launched a new environmental improvement plan...
Arable
Precision Breeding Act ‘landmark moment’ for UK crop science
Scientists at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (Niab) have welcomed the entry into law of a new precision plant...
N.Ireland
NI feed tech wins UK Dairy Carbon Network challenge
Fermentrics (UK) Ltd., based in Northern Ireland, has won the UK Dairy Carbon Network 2025 measurement technology competition. The award...
