Dairy
A new study revealed that a lack of control, autonomy, and self-efficacy determine dairy farmers' decisions to leave the industry
Environment
A new study published in Nature Energy, has revealed that investment in biomass infrastructure will be integral to Europe's climate targets
Sheep
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have donated €2 million (£1.7 million) towards the development of a vaccine against barbers pole worm
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture Annual Report 2023 outlines how the department spent money in research and innovation last year.
Minister of State Martin Heydon has today (Thursday, April 18) announced awards of over €800,000 for six short term agri-research projects.
N.Ireland
A distinguished agri-food scientist from Northern Ireland has been awarded an honorary professorship by Queen's University Belfast.
A joint DAERA and DAFM research funding programme is now open for applications from public performing research institutions.
Breaking News
The Minister of State Martin Heydon has launched a call for research proposals under his department’s competitive research funding programme.
Glanbia Ireland is taking part in an EU "Smart Protein" research project looking at "alternative protein sources".
Rural Life
Research has revealed the need for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to be established for the farming sector in Ireland.
Grants worth €856,000 have been announced for Irish researchers collaborating in projects under the European Research Area Network (ERA-NET).
A new call for research proposals has been announced by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed under research funding programmes.
Over €5 million in research funding has been awarded to agri-food and marine companies in partnership with research organisations.
Five Teagasc researchers have been named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2018 List. The analysis identifies influential researchers.
Teagasc is holding a Food Innovation Gateways event at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Co. Cork, today (Wednesday, November 21).
Beef
ABP’s research and development farm has indicated the potential for a 13% carbon reduction through the use of improved genetics.
An additional €5.4 million in research grant awards was recently announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed.
Findings on feed efficiency in dairy calves and soft rot in vegetables are among the issues at an event highlighting farm research.
Two of the UK's most senior vets are set to join the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University, Belfast.
Challenges and technologies shaping the future of farming will be the focal point of a high-profile science outlook conference next month.
New dairy research commissioned in Northern Ireland aims to give industry a competitive edge in global markets and secure Ireland’s place...
Farmer-funded research organisation AgriSearch has helped to deliver research worth over £170 million to NI's ruminant livestock sector.
GMIT has been awarded €220,000 of EU funding for a project which aims develop entrepreneurial skills in farming.
