Environment
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), based in Northern Ireland, has appointed soil...
N.Ireland
The final deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching,...
Dairy
After the heatwave two weeks ago, farmers are being urged to stay vigilant and watch out for any signs of the Bluetongue virus.
The AFBI said it detected two cases of lungworm in carcasses submitted respectively to both Omagh and Stormont postmortem labs.
Beef
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy.
Agri-Business
Minister Muir has appointed Siobhan McCauley as the new deputy chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) board.
Tillage
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists are assessing a range of new cropping options that perform well in Northern Ireland.
Bluetongue disease could arrive in Ireland before the summer is out, according to scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.
DAERE have issued a final call for all unregistered farm businesses to sign up for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS).
Introducing management strategies to help reduce ammonia emissions and lessen the impact it has on the surrounding environment is crucial...
CAFRE has said that lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as a slurry store cover can reduce reduce ammonia emissions
Research scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) are confirming that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) can be fully eradicated
Scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) fully recognise the need for a strong competency in ‘big data analytics’
A new start-up business will shortly launch a mobile slurry separation service for livestock farmers in the Mid Ulster area.
AgriSearch will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, March 5 at 8pm to discuss the results of on-farm research into red-clover silage swards.
A plant scientist based at Queens University Belfast has said that climate change will impact the future yield potential of cereal crops
DAERA has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair and up to 18 members to the board of AFBI
Dairy Technical
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off.
The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) continues to roll out across Northern Ireland. The project is managed by AFBI
The term chemis-tree may soon appear in Oxford Dictionary with its origins attributed Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists.
Barenbrug Holding and AFBi today (Thursday, December 19) announced their intention to end their 30-year partnership by late 2026.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of several members to the AFBI board.
Co Down-based agronomist, Richard Owens, has confirmed the high threat of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in winter cereals
