Environment
Are daddy long-legs threatening your farm?
A recent study by Teagasc has highlighted the agricultural threat posed by crane fly larvae (leatherjackets), more commonly known as...
Insects
biodiversity
Carlow biodiversity project: 'Provide the habitat and they will come'
Rathvilly, Co. Carlow man Fergus Coogan, who is a sales manager at Borris Agri Sales, has been busy carrying out...
Tillage
Rothamsted highlights significance of new insect genomes
A new database of 19 insect genomes, encompassing some of the most damaging pests of crops worldwide, has been made...
Agri-Business
Hexafrass fertiliser to help plants render aphids infertile
Hexafrass, a new insect-based fertiliser, has been proven to enable an immune system response in plants that can render aphids...
Tillage
New insect repellent odour could help crop protection pesticides
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have created new insect repellent odours that could help with crop protection pesticides. Together with Cardiff...
Environment
Call for legislation for insect products to be animal feed
Europe should legislate for insect products to be a sustainable source of animal proteins for food consumption and animal feed, insect...