N.Ireland
Why sheep are vulnerable to copper poisoning and what breeds are most at risk
Excess copper intake can cause chronic copper poisoning in sheep, with the number of cases peaking during the summer of 2015, according...
N.Ireland
Excess copper intake can cause chronic copper poisoning in sheep, with the number of cases peaking during the summer of 2015, according...
Beef
Cattle farmers are being warned that they are now entering a high risk period for parasitic pneumonia, commonly known as hoose...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland has been issued with its first potato blight warning for 2016 by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and...
Environment
Fertiliser is now the main source of N2O emissions from Irish agriculture, according to research carried out by Teagasc and...
N.Ireland
A successful AFBI will bring immeasurable benefits to the North’s local agri-food industry and underpin its sustainable development, according to...
Grass
Sulphur is an essential nutrient for grass growth, but it tends to be ignored by grassland managers, according to John...
Grass
Grass and grass silage are valuable feeds, but poor nutrient management is hampering its production, according to John Bailey of...