The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-03-01
Irish grass-fed beef gets status like champagne
Andrew Muir travelled to Lifford for an event to mark Irish beef getting EU recognition on Friday. Read more
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2024-02-28
New Discovery Speeds Scientists’ Push for HLB-Tolerant Citrus
It’s one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease (a.k.a. Huanglongbing) and quite another if it also produces orange-like fruit—especially if the juice makes for a delicious... Read more
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2024-02-28
Why are farmers in Wales ready to protest?
Why are Welsh farmers gearing up for protests? Read more
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2024-02-28
Fermanagh Show 'unsustainable' due to costs
Organisers say Ireland's oldest two-day agricultural show will not continue in its normal format. Read more
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2024-02-28
Thousands of protesting farmers descend on Cardiff
Farming leaders have called on the Welsh government to listen to the "anguish" of rural communities. Read more
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2024-02-27
Scientists Find Butyrate’s Possible Anticancer Potential is Cell-Type Specific
Scientists will use this research on butyrate in an upcoming project focusing on the impact of lentil consumption on colon health in models of obesity. (Photo by Keith Weller) Read more
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2024-02-27
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. Read more
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2024-02-27
Farming review announced as Senedd protest looms
Farmers have protested across Wales, including 100 tractors travelling to Newtown in Powys. Read more
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2024-02-26
USDA Scientists Develop Technology to Reduce Pathogens in Intact Eggs
CDC estimates
Salmonella bacteria causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Despite their appearance in everyday meals and... Read more
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2024-02-26
Sheep farmer doubts future after dog attack
George Carvill, from County Armagh, says the deaths of 28 lambs was a terrible experience. Read more
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2024-02-25
Sugar beet and potatoes 'high risk' for flooding
A flooding campaign targets farms in Cornwall and north and east Devon with light and heavy soils. Read more
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2024-02-24
Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris
Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron. Read more