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New predictions part of GrassCheck revamp

Included within the project will be predictions of grass growth for each county in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

New predictions part of GrassCheck revamp

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Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

Muir seeks clarity on money for farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

AgriSearch records slight downturn in funds

AgriSearch records slight downturn in funds

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

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AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance identifies IBR and BVD

AFBI surveillance has identified a fatal co-infection of BVD and IBR in purchased cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Bovaer has lost its social licence – UFU

Bovaer has lost its social licence – UFU

The feed additive has been scientifically proven to reduce methane from ruminants.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

AFBI finalise plans for new emissions facility

Construction of a new emissions research facility at AFBI Hillsborough is to start later this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

AFBI chief apologises for data breach

The data breach did not come to light until AFBI received a media inquiry about the information in October 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

DAERA to partially pay for pre-movement bluetongue testing

DAERA to partially pay for pre-movement bluetongue testing

"This is a unique situation based on current circumstances and is short term in nature to provide targeted sector specific support," Minister Muir said.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

Take care disbudding and drenching this Christmas

Take care disbudding and drenching this Christmas

Farmers tackling routine jobs over the Christmas break are being urged to take extra care, after AFBI reports revealed serious injuries linked to common tasks.

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

The research was conducted in a slurry storage emissions facility at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute in Hillsborough, Co Down

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 December 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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