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Grass is still the base for our farming sector

The decision by Barenrbug and AFBI to part ways is a blow to grass breeding work in NI.

8 January 2025 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Barenbrug to part ways with AFBI Loughgall

Barenbrug has been the commercial partner for AFBI grass breeding work for over 30 years

23 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Sheep Management: high risk of liver fluke in high percentage of sheep flocks

The Department of Agriculture’s and AFBI’s liver fluke forecast are warning farmers to be aware of a high risk of disease at present.

20 November 2024 MANAGEMENT
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No option but clover, says researcher

David Wright reports from an AgriSearch event held to mark 25 years of the GrassCheck programme in NI

13 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

25 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Letter to the editor: response to article on SNHS impacts

Letter to the NI editor from Alex Higgins, Higher Scientific Officer, AFBI.

11 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

NIEA overestimated ammonia from poultry

The change in emissions may be due to improved bird genetics, which have led to faster growth rates, improved feed efficiency and, therefore, less nutrient losses.

7 August 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND