N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland with an interest in how agricultural research can help the sector are being encouraged to join a new forum.
Tillage
Tillage farmers across Northern Ireland are being urged to take part in an important pesticide usage survey.
Planting winter barley remains an option. in Northern Ireland, according to crops' specialist, Leigh McClean.
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has warned of possible liver fluke infections in cattle and sheep this autumn and winter.
Grass
AFBI is confirming that it will continue to have full use of the grass genetics developed over recent years.
Two NI farmers will share their experiences in cutting carbon emissions on their farms at the upcoming Dairy Conference 2026.
An Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) research team is to investigate the potential role of alternative forages
Dairy
Lung scanning can detect respiratory disease in visibly healthy calves, new research from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has shown.
Pig/Poultry
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland.
Agri-Business
Scientists are launching ambitious cross-border projects which will focus on TB and reducing methane emissions from cattle.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that it will participate in Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) public consultation
A construction contract for a new £8 million research facility at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Hillsborough has been awarded.
There is general agreement amongst agronomists that the recent rains came at the right time for winter wheat crops across the UK.
There is a growing belief that arable farming can play an important role across agriculture in Northern Ireland.
An AFBI study shows farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has welcomed the publication today of DAERA's formal response to the Review of AFBI.
Sheep
Farmers who use a selective treatment strategy against parasites on their lambs can identify those that benefit most from wormer treatments.
Invasive species
AFBI scientists have launched a new three-year project to protect Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive insect.
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland has appointed Dr. Iain Williams as its new CEO.
Beef
Underpinning the new CliBeef research project is the recognition that economic and environmental sustainability must be achieved.
Twelve farms, north and south, are set to take part in a new €5.75m project which aims to help farmers produce "climate-friendly beef".
A recent Agri-Food and Biosciences (AFBI) study has confirmed the potential for outdoor pig production in Northern Ireland.
Increasingly, regulatory frameworks and targets will define the future shape of agriculture throughout the UK.
