QUB

Balancing herd diets for winter milk production

As cows transition from pasture to indoor housing, winter milk production presents unique...

Environment

about 1 year ago

Lough Neagh has suffered from 'decades of agricultural runoff' - study

A study by researchers at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has confirmed Lough Neagh as hypertophic...

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

New chief executive for NI Grain Trade Association

The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed the appointment of Gill...

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

NI farm trials to test willow's ability to reduce methane emissions

Farm trials investigating the potential of willow to reduce livestock methane emissions are to...

Sheep

almost 4 years ago

Sheep Breeders Round Table to include international ovine experts

There are just seven weeks to go until the 2021 Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT). The online...

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Queen's study explains how flavonoid-rich foods help lower blood pressure

New research carried out at Queen's University has found part of the reason why consuming...

Paperwork pressure tops Irish farmers’ concerns

Irish farmers are facing unprecedented levels of bureaucracy, with 60% naming rules and regulations...

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Invasive species costs UK £5 billion over last 5 decades 40-50 years

Invasive species, like the grey squirrel, European rabbit and Japanese knotweed, have cost the UK...

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

NI agri-food to take a leaf from the aerospace industry

Northern Ireland's agri-food industry is to take a leaf from the aerospace industry's book, in...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

NI veterinary school: 200 vets needed for Brexit checks

Northern Ireland's vet shortage appears to be coming to a head as Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots...

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Cross-border project to investigate Irish farmer attitudes towards antibiotics

A Queen's University Belfast based research project is set to examine farmer and vet attitudes...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

Northern Ireland’s Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) has been recognised for the...

Watch: Testimonials from BaleShear operators

Learn more about the TANCO i‑Series - the i73 BaleShear and i75 MultiShear. The TANCO...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

NI farmers team up to launch innovative carbon project

Seven farmers from across Northern Ireland have teamed up to secure funding from Europe to...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Women in Science: Challenge yourself... you might just find a career you love

Get out of your comfort zone, get speaking at conferences, meeting people and trying new things,...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

'Ag Science might not be 'sexy' ...but you'd be a fool not to follow your interests'

Ag science might not be as “sexy” as some other fields, but follow your interests and you’ll...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Food, Farming and Land Convention to debate future of sustainable farming in NI

Conservation charity the RSPB NI is set to host a two-day conference to examine the future of...

Dairy

over 4 years ago

Queen's mastitis and lameness study to aim to reduce dairy antibiotics use

Three Northern Ireland organisations have joined forces to launch a research project to tackle...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Researchers find food behaviour in UK and Ireland altered 'significantly' during Covid-19 pandemic

An international survey led by Queen’s University Belfast has found “significant” changes to...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

QUB theory suggests emotions underpin animal behaviour

A new theory from researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Queen's University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid

The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces...

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

New test for Johne’s disease branded 'game-changer' for farmers

A promising new test for Johne’s disease in dairy cattle has the potential to ramp up eradication...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

QUB food fraud study finds locally-sold sage to be 'heavily adulterated'

A food fraud investigation carried out by researchers at the Institute for Global Food Security...

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

QUB scientists support major African food fraud investigation

Food security scientists at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) have helped identify the cause of a...

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

Top NI businessman and agri-food expert honoured by Queen’s University

A leading Northern Ireland agri-businessman has received an honorary professorship from Queen’s...