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Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd

Sean McGlynn, managing director of Co. Longford-based Kieran Milling, is the new chairperson of the board of Food Fortress Ltd

Lough Neagh has suffered from ‘decades of agricultural runoff’ – study

N.Ireland

2 years 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...

New chief executive for NI Grain Trade Association

Arable

5 years ago

New chief executive for NI Grain Trade Association

The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed the appointment of Gill Gallagher as its new chief executive, succeeding Robin Irvine.

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

Environment

5 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 begin in Northern Ireland in the new year.

Sheep Breeders Round Table to include international ovine experts

N.Ireland

5 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 event takes place this year between Monday and Friday, November 15-19.

N.Ireland

5 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 flavonoid-rich foods like red wine, berries, apples, pears...

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

N.Ireland

5 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 economy over £5 billion over the past 40-50 years..

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

Agri-Business

5 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 harnessing robots within production lines.

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

Agri-Business

5 years ago

NI veterinary school: 200 vets needed for Brexit checks

Minister Poots warns as many as 200 vets and 400 other staff could be needed to oversee checks at ports unless action is taken to ease red tape.

NI veterinary school: 200 vets needed for Brexit checks

Agri-Business

5 years ago

Farm trials to investigate how seaweed could lower livestock emissions

NI'sfirst farm trials into the potential of seaweed to reduce emissions in dairy herds are set to begin in October, Agriland can reveal.

Farm trials to investigate how seaweed could lower livestock emissions

Dairy

5 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 negatively impact the 'optimism' of dairy cows.

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

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

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

Belfast-based IGFS to join UN research group

Agri-Business

5 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...

NI farmers team up to launch innovative carbon project

N.Ireland

5 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,...

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

N.Ireland

5 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 be...

‘Ag Science might not be ‘sexy’ …but you’d be a fool not to follow your interests’

Environment

5 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...

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

Dairy

5 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...

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

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Researchers find food behaviour in UK and Ireland altered ‘significantly’ during Covid-19

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

Researchers find food behaviour in UK and Ireland altered ‘significantly’ during Covid-19

N.Ireland

5 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...

QUB theory suggests emotions underpin animal behaviour

Agri-Business

5 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...

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

Agri-Business

6 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 efforts, offering fewer missed positives.

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

Agri-Business

6 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...

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

Agri-Business

6 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...

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

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