Environment
€3.52m in funding for UL-led projects on peat and horticulture
Two projects on peat forestry and fruit and vegetables, led by researchers at University of Limerick (UL) have been granted...
University of Limerick
Veterinary
UL partners with private vet business network for new degree
The University of Limerick (UL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a network of independently-owned veterinary practices. The agreement...
Veterinary
'Collaborative agreement' signed on veterinary programme at UL
The University of Limerick (UL) and the Salesian Agricultural College have signed an agreement to co-operate in the delivery of...
Veterinary
University of Limerick moves closer to establishing vet school
The government has given the “green light” for the University of Limerick (UL) to proceed to the next stage for...
Agri-Business
University of Limerick 'top of the list' to host new vet school
The University of Limerick (UL) has been “identified” as the “most suitable location” for a new vet school in Ireland,...
Agri-Business
Soil research projects to get €1.5m of new funding
Four Irish research organisations, including Teagasc, that are collaborating with European partners on soil-related research are to receive new funding...
Environment
Farmer views sought on 'risk' of weather in Irish agriculture
Farmer views are being sought on the “risk” associated with weather in Irish agriculture, as part of a new study...
Environment
Methane reduction targets must account for food security - UL study
Targets to reduce methane emissions must take the food security of each nation into account according to a new study...
Forestry
Research: Commercial forestry could deliver 269% more climate mitigation
A new study involving researchers at University of Limerick (UL) has highlighted the role that the planting of new commercial...
Agri-Business
UCD smashes subsidy debate to come out tops at the Great Agri-Food Debate
Two days of vigorous and lively debate over some of agriculture’s most controversial topics saw University College Dublin (UCD) come out...
Dairy
Your say: University seeking views on farm management in extreme weather
Experts from the University of Limerick (UL) are currently researching for a study on dairy farmers’ thoughts about weather variability and...
Dairy
Dairy farmers still plan to expand, despite downturn - new figures show
Irish dairy farmers’ plans appear to be immune from current market conditions, a new survey carried out by the University...