N.Ireland
New effort to tackle NI veterinary nurses shortage
Ulster University has launched Northern Ireland’s first veterinary nursing degrees, with courses set to begin in September. The university will...
Ulster University
N.Ireland
Applications open for funded research on uplands in NI
Anyone interested in the ecosystem of uplands in Ireland can avail of a scholarship opportunity in relation to uplands carbon...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
N.Ireland
Survey launched in NI for renewable energy generation on dairy farms
Ulster University and AgriSearch have launched a survey investigating renewable energy generation and consumption on dairy farms. The survey is...
Dairy
Food processing plays 'significant role' in sustainable diet - professor
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland hosted its annual nutrition lecture at Ulster University (UU) on Wednesday, November 20, to...
N.Ireland
Ulster University student named as DCNI Sports Nutrition Award winner
Ulster University (UU) student, Amy List, has been named as the recipient of this year’s Dairy Council for Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch conference to discuss challenges faced by livestock sector
The AgriSearch ‘Research and Innovation Needs Conference’ is set to facilitate discussions on the “unprecedented challenges” faced by the ruminant...
Agri-Business
NI farm medicines project secures £30,000 from venture capital fund
Northern Ireland scientists have secured £30,000 in venture capital funding to develop a system simplifying the process of recording farm...
N.Ireland
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 warns as many as...
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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...
N.Ireland
New dairy research aims to increase Irish industry competitiveness
New research commissioned in Northern Ireland aims to give the Irish dairy industry a competitive edge in global markets and...