Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute
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AFBI is NI's largest agri-food science organisation with a broad remit spanning agri-food, animal & plant health, food safety & environmental & marine sciences
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AFBI Study Reveals Surprising Boost in Milk Yield with Early Lactation Cows from Sustainable Cow Diets bit.ly/43Lj2RF
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
AFBI Study Reveals Surprising Boost in Milk Yield with Early Lactation Cows from Sustainable Cow Diets bit.ly/43Lj2RF
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Soil sampling well underway for the 4th & final year of the #SHNS_NI. Tetra Tech RPS started sampling registered agricultural fields in the last few weeks & will continue to early 26. Check general location of sampling bit.ly/3LvQBAw & for info bit.ly/3Lb0xiP.
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Soil sampling well underway for the 4th & final year of the #SHNS_NI. Tetra Tech RPS started sampling registered agricultural fields in the last few weeks & will continue to early 26. Check general location of sampling bit.ly/3LvQBAw & for info bit.ly/3Lb0xiP.
AFBI have published a statement on the recent data breach on our website here: bit.ly/42OWE9u
We sincerely apologise to all those affected by this breach.
AFBI contact details can be found here: bit.ly/4oEZ6b7
We sincerely apologise to all those affected by this breach.
AFBI contact details can be found here: bit.ly/4oEZ6b7
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
AFBI have published a statement on the recent data breach on our website here: bit.ly/42OWE9u
We sincerely apologise to all those affected by this breach.
AFBI contact details can be found here: bit.ly/4oEZ6b7
We sincerely apologise to all those affected by this breach.
AFBI contact details can be found here: bit.ly/4oEZ6b7
🌱Online training turns Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SHNS) soil results into action ....
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI #SoilHealth
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#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI #SoilHealth
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Online training turns soil results into action
By Mary Ann Alexander, CAFRE
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October 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🌱Online training turns Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SHNS) soil results into action ....
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI #SoilHealth
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Loughgall, #NorthernIreland is the #LTESiteOfTheWeek.
Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk is looking at how tree density affects livestock, #pasture production and #EcosystemServices delivery.
Learn more about this experiment: bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk is looking at how tree density affects livestock, #pasture production and #EcosystemServices delivery.
Learn more about this experiment: bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
October 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Loughgall, #NorthernIreland is the #LTESiteOfTheWeek.
Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk is looking at how tree density affects livestock, #pasture production and #EcosystemServices delivery.
Learn more about this experiment: bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk is looking at how tree density affects livestock, #pasture production and #EcosystemServices delivery.
Learn more about this experiment: bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
AFBI Omagh recently welcomed newly qualified vets from NI, England & Wales! bit.ly/4oqyCK6 They explored how our veterinary research officers support local veterinary practices through diagnostics that make a real difference, helping to improve their work ‘in the field’.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
AFBI Omagh recently welcomed newly qualified vets from NI, England & Wales! bit.ly/4oqyCK6 They explored how our veterinary research officers support local veterinary practices through diagnostics that make a real difference, helping to improve their work ‘in the field’.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
🐑AFBI wishes to bring to the attention of farmers the need to consider the risk of liver fluke infection in cattle and sheep this autumn and winter which is predicted to be high across NI bit.ly/49gxbJP 🐄
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
October 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🐑AFBI wishes to bring to the attention of farmers the need to consider the risk of liver fluke infection in cattle and sheep this autumn and winter which is predicted to be high across NI bit.ly/49gxbJP 🐄
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
AFBI represented at 2025 EJP Soil Annual Meeting, Denmark, 6-7 Oct with presentations on soil research work, soil mapping & #SNHS Carbon Research. Focus was on soil research in EU countries with advisors, researchers & farmers giving perspectives on the future of European farming. #AFBIScience
October 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
AFBI represented at 2025 EJP Soil Annual Meeting, Denmark, 6-7 Oct with presentations on soil research work, soil mapping & #SNHS Carbon Research. Focus was on soil research in EU countries with advisors, researchers & farmers giving perspectives on the future of European farming. #AFBIScience
AFBI marks a milestone with the launch of its new marine research vessel at Astilleros Armón shipyard, Spain. This state-of-the-art vessel will become a cornerstone in advancing marine science in NI supporting fisheries, environmental & ecosystem research bit.ly/3IIsD47
September 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
AFBI marks a milestone with the launch of its new marine research vessel at Astilleros Armón shipyard, Spain. This state-of-the-art vessel will become a cornerstone in advancing marine science in NI supporting fisheries, environmental & ecosystem research bit.ly/3IIsD47
AFBI Job Opportunity: Data Scientist - Higher Scientific Officer, based at AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division, Stormont, Belfast. For more information and to apply visit bit.ly/3KjXaFV. Closing Date Noon on 10th October.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIJobs
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIJobs
September 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
AFBI Job Opportunity: Data Scientist - Higher Scientific Officer, based at AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division, Stormont, Belfast. For more information and to apply visit bit.ly/3KjXaFV. Closing Date Noon on 10th October.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIJobs
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIJobs
SNHS includes research on soil carbon (C) stocks in NI’s farmland aiming to provide a baseline assessment of above/below ground C stocks + assessment of deep soil C, up to 1m bit.ly/4nQzk3e. AFBI has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon as a delivery agent to support this research.
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
SNHS includes research on soil carbon (C) stocks in NI’s farmland aiming to provide a baseline assessment of above/below ground C stocks + assessment of deep soil C, up to 1m bit.ly/4nQzk3e. AFBI has appointed soil carbon measurement supplier Agricarbon as a delivery agent to support this research.
The AFBI Science Strategy 2030 was launched last week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: bit.ly/46wAzOX
Here, AFBI CEO Dr Stanley McDowell outlines how the strategy will guide its science to provide evidence to inform policy, innovation & benefit wider society
Here, AFBI CEO Dr Stanley McDowell outlines how the strategy will guide its science to provide evidence to inform policy, innovation & benefit wider society
September 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The AFBI Science Strategy 2030 was launched last week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: bit.ly/46wAzOX
Here, AFBI CEO Dr Stanley McDowell outlines how the strategy will guide its science to provide evidence to inform policy, innovation & benefit wider society
Here, AFBI CEO Dr Stanley McDowell outlines how the strategy will guide its science to provide evidence to inform policy, innovation & benefit wider society
AFBI has confirmed registration for the fourth & final year of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) closed on 8 September. Across NI a total of 92.5% of all farm businesses have now registered to participate in the Scheme.
Read more here: bit.ly/4mjg2SD
Read more here: bit.ly/4mjg2SD
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Zone 4 uptake | Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
Farmers in Zone 4 and previously unregistered farm businesses in Zones 1, 2 and 3 were invited to register fields for the soil sampling and analysis programme over the summer months. Within the curren...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
AFBI has confirmed registration for the fourth & final year of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) closed on 8 September. Across NI a total of 92.5% of all farm businesses have now registered to participate in the Scheme.
Read more here: bit.ly/4mjg2SD
Read more here: bit.ly/4mjg2SD
Prof Elizabeth Magowan (AFBI) co-lead of NI LUNZ Hub (with Prof Sharon Huws of QUB IGFS recently met the LUNZ HUB
project leads from Scottish, Welsh, English & UK national teams to discuss & model pathways➡️ net zero focusing on land use contribution #LUNZhub #NetZero #Landuse
project leads from Scottish, Welsh, English & UK national teams to discuss & model pathways➡️ net zero focusing on land use contribution #LUNZhub #NetZero #Landuse
September 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Gillian Young of AFBI Grass Breeding research programme lectures at 2nd Int'l Plant Breeding Course in Lanzhou University China. She will focus on the genetic concepts underpinning perennial ryegrass breeding & the move towards the next era of breeding technologies.
September 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Gillian Young of AFBI Grass Breeding research programme lectures at 2nd Int'l Plant Breeding Course in Lanzhou University China. She will focus on the genetic concepts underpinning perennial ryegrass breeding & the move towards the next era of breeding technologies.
The AFBI Science Strategy 2030 can be downloaded from the following link: afbini.gov.uk/publications...
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The AFBI Science Strategy 2030 can be downloaded from the following link: afbini.gov.uk/publications...
AFBI today launched its Science Strategy 2030:- Inspiring Excellence - Delivering Impact- that sets out the strategic direction of its science to 2030. bit.ly/3V6VDFv
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIScienceStrategy2030
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIScienceStrategy2030
AFBI launches its 5 year Science Strategy to 2030 | Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
The AFBI Science Strategy 2030 sets the strategic direction of AFBI’s science to 2030. It presents a clear roadmap to achieving the Institute's ambitious plans to address some of society's largest and...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
AFBI today launched its Science Strategy 2030:- Inspiring Excellence - Delivering Impact- that sets out the strategic direction of its science to 2030. bit.ly/3V6VDFv
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIScienceStrategy2030
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #AFBIScienceStrategy2030
Today marked a significant milestone for AFBI as we launch our Science Strategy 2030 in front of key stakeholders. The event started with a welcome from Board Chair Grace Mulcahy a keynote address from Andrew Muir, DAERA Minister and presentations on AFBI's key research areas.
September 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today marked a significant milestone for AFBI as we launch our Science Strategy 2030 in front of key stakeholders. The event started with a welcome from Board Chair Grace Mulcahy a keynote address from Andrew Muir, DAERA Minister and presentations on AFBI's key research areas.
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#HillsboroughNI, #NorthernIreland is the #LTESiteOfTheWeek.
Selva Dhandapani at @afbini.gov.uk is testing the effects of different liquid manure.
http://bit.ly/HillsboroughNI
Listen to our #podcast with Dario Fornara https://bit.ly/2SOrz4D & see this key #paper https://bit.ly/2Syontq 🌍
Selva Dhandapani at @afbini.gov.uk is testing the effects of different liquid manure.
http://bit.ly/HillsboroughNI
Listen to our #podcast with Dario Fornara https://bit.ly/2SOrz4D & see this key #paper https://bit.ly/2Syontq 🌍
September 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#HillsboroughNI, #NorthernIreland is the #LTESiteOfTheWeek.
Selva Dhandapani at @afbini.gov.uk is testing the effects of different liquid manure.
http://bit.ly/HillsboroughNI
Listen to our #podcast with Dario Fornara https://bit.ly/2SOrz4D & see this key #paper https://bit.ly/2Syontq 🌍
Selva Dhandapani at @afbini.gov.uk is testing the effects of different liquid manure.
http://bit.ly/HillsboroughNI
Listen to our #podcast with Dario Fornara https://bit.ly/2SOrz4D & see this key #paper https://bit.ly/2Syontq 🌍
AFBI has completed the installation of a high-tech computing infrastructure aboard its primary research vessel RV Corystes, marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of offshore science operations bit.ly/41p7guI.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #fisheries #NationalMarineWeek
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #fisheries #NationalMarineWeek
August 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
AFBI has completed the installation of a high-tech computing infrastructure aboard its primary research vessel RV Corystes, marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of offshore science operations bit.ly/41p7guI.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #fisheries #NationalMarineWeek
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #fisheries #NationalMarineWeek
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An exciting excursion to the @afbini.gov.uk River Bush Salmon Station, followed by a trip to the mouth of the river bush, to round off the day! A treat to see some impressive returning salmon, as well as dolphins just off the coast, probably feeding on some now non-so-returning salmon... #FSBI2025
July 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
An exciting excursion to the @afbini.gov.uk River Bush Salmon Station, followed by a trip to the mouth of the river bush, to round off the day! A treat to see some impressive returning salmon, as well as dolphins just off the coast, probably feeding on some now non-so-returning salmon... #FSBI2025
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute animal disease diagnostic service provides surveillance for notifiable, zoonotic (transmissible to humans) & emerging diseases. Results from postmortem examinations are published quarterly. The report for April - June 2025 is now available here: bit.ly/4ffPG2f
July 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute animal disease diagnostic service provides surveillance for notifiable, zoonotic (transmissible to humans) & emerging diseases. Results from postmortem examinations are published quarterly. The report for April - June 2025 is now available here: bit.ly/4ffPG2f
Following the recent CARAS (Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies) Awards Reception held during the
Balmoral Show, AFBI's Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI Hillsborough is now a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS). Congratulations to Steven on his award.
Balmoral Show, AFBI's Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI Hillsborough is now a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS). Congratulations to Steven on his award.
June 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Following the recent CARAS (Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies) Awards Reception held during the
Balmoral Show, AFBI's Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI Hillsborough is now a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS). Congratulations to Steven on his award.
Balmoral Show, AFBI's Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI Hillsborough is now a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS). Congratulations to Steven on his award.
Photographer Yvette Monahan & AFBI’s Dr Ewan Hunter at the launch of Belfast Photo Festival on Sat June 7th at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. This year’s theme was ‘BIOSPHERE’ - focusing on imagery, commissions, and projects that spark positive change in how we view and inhabit our shared Earth.
June 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Photographer Yvette Monahan & AFBI’s Dr Ewan Hunter at the launch of Belfast Photo Festival on Sat June 7th at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. This year’s theme was ‘BIOSPHERE’ - focusing on imagery, commissions, and projects that spark positive change in how we view and inhabit our shared Earth.
David Hall from Glebe Farm in Co. Down registered for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as a Zone 1 farmer, hear his story and what he thought of the scheme below.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI
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#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI
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SNHS: David Hall - Glebe Farm
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June 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
David Hall from Glebe Farm in Co. Down registered for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as a Zone 1 farmer, hear his story and what he thought of the scheme below.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ABZ...
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ABZ...