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Sheepdogs helped forge 150 years of farming connections between Wales and New Zealand, according to new research by Cardiff University.

Cardiff University study explores links between farming in Wales and New Zealand

Photo caption - left to right front row: Lisa McWilliams SPPG, Lynn Darragh SE Trust, Health Minister Robbie Butler and Allison Beal RNOH / GIRFT. left to right back row: Joanne Edgar, Professor Tim Briggs Chair GIRFT, Professor Mark Taylor DoH and Bev Oates GIRFT.

Lagan Valley day procedure awarded with 'Getting It Right First Time'

Battalion Advanced Technology, a UK company specialising in next-generation materials for dual-use applications, will provide up to £750,000 per year for each project.

Ad Feature Scientists race to create materials tough enough for hypersonic flight

Lime spreading rates are increasing across Northern Ireland.

Soil fertility: the impact of changing agronomic practices

Shoppers would pay more for their weekly food shop if it meant improved welfare for farm animals.

Shoppers would fork out more for better farm animal welfare, new research shows

Black truffles, Tuber melanosporum, harvested in the orchards that formed part of the study.

Breakthrough Stirling study could unlock key to reliable truffle cultivation

Regius Professor Hannah Cloke

UK extreme heat: expert explains May temperature swing

A group of young veterinary students from UCD (from left) Alex Murpjy, Ballyreagh; Oscar Reynolds, Ennis; Sean O'Brien, Wexford and Louis Loubser, Bantry, attending the open meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club.

Famers hear how to ‘Look after your health and your herd’

MPs on the Select Commitee interacting witha humanoid robot being used for research in the University's Engineering labs.

Parliamentary Select Committee examines the future of farming

The UK Dairy Carbon Network is lead by AFBI. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

AgriSearch publishes its 2025 annual report

The main reason for introducing new routines before the turn of the year was in the hope it would help them to settle into healthy habits

An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions early

Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President, Dr John Donlon ATU Veterinary Lecturer, Prof Patrick Pollock, new Head of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at ATU, Dr Edna Curley, Head of Mountbellew Agricultural College, ATU and Dr Billy Bennett Registrar and Chief Academic Officer at ATU with "Mandy" the cow.

ATU announced head of Ireland’s newest veterinary programme

Attending the launch of the new Agricultural Science degree course at Queen's University Belfast, l to r: Professor Nigel Scollan, Queen's University Belfast, Professor Elizabeth Magowan, AFBI and Professor Steven Morrison, AFBI.

Improved education will drive progress within the agri-food sectors

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Positive outlook for Irish dairy farming outlined at open day

Erin Henderson from Belfast graduated from CAFRE with a First Class Honours Degree in Equine Management. In her final year, Erin was President of the Students’ Council and delivered the student vote of thanks at the Higher Education Graduation Ceremony held at Greenmount Campus.

17 pictures from the graduation at CAFRE

DAERA Minister Muir launching the NI Agri Rural Health Forum new partnership with HSENI and Asthma + Lung OK. (Photo: Freelance)

NI Agri Rural Health Forum breathes new life into farmers' lung health
Farmers are renowned for the attention and diligence they provide to their livestock, crops and machinery.
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Attending the recent AgriSearch high input: high output dairy conference, l to r: Niall O'Hagan, Desertmartin, Co Derry; Holly Long, Castlefin, Co Donegal; Ellen McClure, Antrim and Edward Agnew, Annalong, Co Down.

The role for high input: high output milk production systems

One in six believe flames kill off bacteria

The barbecuing myth that ‘dirt adds flavour’ is dangerous health risk

Professor of Crop Science Jim Monaghan with Lord Mandelson

Professor joins British delegation flying the agri-tech flag in America

Andy Cato, co-founder of Wildfarmed, is an award-winning farmer, DJ, and musician.

Wildfarmed’s Andy Cato to deliver inaugural lecture 180th anniversary

Horse Sport Ireland is The National Federation (NF) for Equestrian Sport in Ireland. (Pic: stock image)

Horse Sport Ireland issues statement on Professor Wall Report

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Ancient Amazonians’ water wisdom kept families fed all year

Dr Joe Roberts, Reader in Integrated Pest Management at Harper Adams University

Urgent need for sugar beet crop protection research highlighted

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Teagasc National Dairy Conference: Challenges aplenty but opportunities exist

Horticultural farmers, gardeners, and dealers from across the UK are being asked for their views on how to make tractors safer for a major research project.

Tractor users’ views sought as researchers seek to boost safety

Pictured from left at Ulster University’s Coleraine Campus are Professor Sean Strain OBE, Professor Eileen Gibney and Dairy Council CEO Ian Stevenson.

Dairy Council holds 35th annual nutrition lecture

Professor Rudolf Krska attended the prestigious award ceremony in Copenhagen recently

Queen’s professor awarded world’s most prestigious food science prize
At a recent ceremony hosted in Copenhagen, Professor Rudolf Krska from Queen’s University Belfast was honoured with this year’s Nils Foss Excellence Prize.
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Professor Simon Doherty, Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded an Honorary Professor of Practice for his remarkable dedication to his field

World-renowned Co Down vet Professor Simon Doherty awarded prestigious title

Henry Dimbleby receiving his Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural University

Henry Dimbleby made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Agricultural University

Amelie Shields at the launch of Ards Puppet Festival’s 2024 programme.

Ards Puppet Festival returns for a fun-filled celebration

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Minister announces new chair of AFBI

Nicola Warden from CAFRE explaining ongoing peatland restoration at Glenwherry. (Pic: AgriSearch)

Agrisearch Trustees view ongoing uplands research at Glenwherry hill farm

From L-R are Nicola Weir (BBC), AFBI CEO Dr. Stanley McDowell and Professor Elizabeth Magowan (AFBI). Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

AFBI events featured guided tours, special talks, and roundtable discussions

Andrew Hoad. Picture: Submitted

Farming charity calls for agri-food sector to unite to address climate crisis

Dairy Council CEO Ian Stevenson (left) with John Gilliland OBE, Professor in Agriculture and Sustainability at Queen’s University Belfast. (Pic: Dairy Council NI)

Dairy Council supports collaboration on journey to more sustainable food system

American professor Michelle Francl has claimed that we should be putting salt into our tea.

American professor claims a pinch of SALT makes the perfect cup of tea

Teagasc recommends an optimal pH value of 6.3 for grassland

Soil science to play a key role in farming agriculture’s response to climate cha...

Professor Chris Elliott

Professor Chris Elliott has been appointed first Honorary President of SOFHT

Pictured L-R are Dairy Council CEO Ian Stevenson, Professor David Armstrong, and Professor Sean Strain OBE, Ulster University

34th Lecture entitled Dairy and Bone Health

Food and drink consultant and coordinator Sheena Horner. Picture: OFC

Oxford Farming Conference appoints three new directors

Phil Hambling, UK Head of CSR for ABP. (Pic supplied by ABP)

ABP to strengthen ties with Harper Adams University

Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, Margaret Boanas has received an Honorary Doctorate from Harper Adams University. Picture: Submitted

Honorary Doctorate bestowed on Margaret Boanas

A turbine on the north coast. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Planning policy proposals for renewables – Merely tweaking the status quo

Professor Nigel Scollan (right) Director of the Institute for Global Food Security, and guest speaker at Fermanagh Grassland Club with (from left) Guy Benians, who spoke to members about grassland fertilization; Philip Clarke, club treasurer; Roland Graham, chairman and William Johnston, secretary.

Final meeting of winter season for Fermanagh Grassland Club

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Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Breaking Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

The NHS advises almost every type of fresh, frozen, tinned and dried fruit and veg you can think of counts towards your five-a-day. Image: NHS

Fruit and Veg: Expert explains lack of salad in supermarkets

Professor Gerry Boyle

Changes to the board at AgriSearch

It's vital that farmers - and gardeners - keep the P and K values of their soil at the right level.

Soil fertility: it’s all about keeping the P and K values at the right level

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AgriSearch to hold webinar on dairy energy efficient and renewable options

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

Adults with a ‘very laid-back attitude’ to money could cost them £1,631.16 per y...

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride receiving his vaccination.

‘Get jabbed and support the health service’

The clocks will go back in the UK at the end of the month.

How putting clocks back could cost £400 extra on energy bills

Prof John Gilliland examines a soil sample as part of the ArcZERO research project

Queen’s University honorary professor appointed to high-level EU body

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