Sheep
Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years
Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans...
Research
Tillage
Fungi gene could be key to better wheat disease control
A critical gene in pathogenic fungi could be the key to significantly improved wheat disease control measures. It is believed...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu in cattle not an increased threat to humans - study
A study of bird flu viruses in cows has stated that the H5N1 strain does not pose an increased threat...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Rural Life
Study: Animal-sourced food requirements depend on goals of each country
A new study highlights notable regional differences in each country’s animal-sourced food requirements, depending on the climate, food security and...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch launches new five-year strategy
AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council, recently launched a new strategy statement for the next five years....
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
€4m for research on bovine TB, soil and climate change
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research, Martin Heydon,...
Rural Life
Rural-based centenarians show the way in new research
They have been dubbed ‘older than Ireland’ and the country’s growing band of centenarians have now shared the secrets of...
N.Ireland
£900k DAERA competition funding for graduate research
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate...
N.Ireland
Muir confirms several re-appointments to AFBI board
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of several members to...
Beef
AHDB: Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales
New research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows how halal consumers’ behaviours and consumption habits have changed...
Rural Life
25% of drivers involved in fatal road collisions were driving for work
One quarter of all drivers involved in fatal road collisions over the past five years were driving for work, according...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Irish research 'driving essential' agri-food projects
A unique event, ‘Collaborating for Impact:Â Ireland and Europe working together on agri-food research’ was jointly hosted by Teagasc and the...
Agri-Business
Devenish and CB Group open poultry research facility in Jamaica
Devenish Nutrition has partnered with Jamaican sustainable agriculture company CB Group to commission the first commercial partnership research and development...
Pig/Poultry
EU project identifies challenges facing Irish pig farmers
A project aiming to “significantly advance pig welfare across Europe” has highlighted a range of challenges facing Irish pig farmers....
Environment
Project aims to enhance soil health monitoring
A European initiative aiming to revolutionise soil health monitoring and sustainable agriculture has been officially launched. The WHEATWATCHER project, funded...