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AgriSearch to seek a doubling of its levy rates

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

AgriSearch to seek a doubling of its levy rates

AgriSearch is to seek a doubling of the farmer levies that fund the organisation, with the process to make this happen now underway.

More ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant areas – study

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

More ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant areas – study

New research has revealed that ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released.

Mycotoxins in grass silage to be investigated by Agrisearch

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Mycotoxins in grass silage to be investigated by Agrisearch

In recent years, there have been increasing reports of mycotoxins being found in grass silage in Northern Ireland (NI), particularly in th

Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians

The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a leading agricultural commentat..

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

Environment

over 4 years ago

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

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

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

UK miscanthus research gets government funding to help meet net-zero

A project to facilitate more planting of the bioenergy crop, miscanthus, has been awarded over £150,000 of funding.

UK miscanthus research gets government funding to help meet net-zero

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

UK farmers urged not to miss out on 230% R&D tax credit

A top agricultural accountant has said UK farmers could do more to capitalise on a lucrative tax break, R&D, designed to encourage investment..

UK farmers urged not to miss out on 230% R&D tax credit

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

Agricultural sustainability scientist Jude Capper appointed to Harper Adams professorship

Eminent agricultural sustainability scientist Dr. Jude Capper has been appointed to a new professorship in sustainable beef at Harper Adams University.

Agricultural sustainability scientist Jude Capper appointed to Harper Adams professorship

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

NI and ROI join European dairy resilience project

Northern Ireland have joined an international research network 'Resilience for Dairy' which aims to make European dairy farms more resilient.

NI and ROI join European dairy resilience project

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

Farm trials to investigate how seaweed could lower livestock emissions

NI'sfirst farm trials into the potential of seaweed to reduce emissions in dairy herds are set to begin in October, Agriland can reveal.

Farm trials to investigate how seaweed could lower livestock emissions

Grass

about 5 years ago

New farm-led research to investigate leatherjacket control strategies

Fermanagh farmers (with AgriSearch and Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) to investigate leatherjacket control strategies in grassland.

New farm-led research to investigate leatherjacket control strategies

Beef

about 5 years ago

NI research to investigate link between stock genetics and temperament

A research project is hoping to examine the link between stock genetics and temperament in a bid to help farmers breed safer animals.

NI research to investigate link between stock genetics and temperament

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

Organic fertilisers found to reduce risk of foodborne pathogens on arable crops

Research has found that manure does not promote pathogen survival and may promote bacterial communities that suppress pathogens.

Organic fertilisers found to reduce risk of foodborne pathogens on arable crops

Beef

over 5 years ago

Cattle immune cell breakthrough to open avenues for treating disease

A study has made a breakthrough characterising new immune cells in cattle which could change how livestock diseases are treated.

Cattle immune cell breakthrough to open avenues for treating disease

Dairy

over 5 years ago

New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the 'optimism' of dairy cows.

New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism

N.Ireland

over 5 years ago

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

Northern Ireland's Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) has been recognised for the quality...

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

British Society of Animal Science to hold its first ever virtual conference

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced plans to run its first-ever virtual...

British Society of Animal Science to hold its first ever virtual conference

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

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

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

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

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