Research

The project, led by APHA, will collect and analyse samples from a range of bird and mammal populations to better understand how the virus behaves

New £23m centre will focus on alternative protein production including cultured meat, precision fermentation and plant-based protein.

An exciting new partnership between the University of Essex and major onion supplier Stourgarden will see researchers try to grow the vegetable outside traditional soil-based methods… inside a bright pink shipping container.

Having amassed close to two centuries-worth of data, the Broadbalk experiment continues to reveal new insights and findings relevant to modern agriculture

A new Innovate UK-funded agri-tech project with the potential to transform the detection and treatment of dairy cow lameness is underway in South West England

Future success in farming will need new people regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, skills or the career pathway that they took

Animal health and welfare has been identified by the Moredun Research Institute as key to the livestock sector achieving its net zero targets, with emphasis on improved reproductive performance and control of endemic diseases

A social science research project launched earlier this year has identified five key themes outlining the main challenges farmers and vets face when controlling Johne’s disease on-farm

Meat, eggs and dairy provide crucial sources of much-needed nutrients that should be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet, according to a report from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

A new research project led by Cranfield University aims to understand the challenges both farmers and vets face when implementing Johne’s controls on-farm.