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 were represented at the International Fertiliser Society Conference held at Robinson College, University of Cambridge from 10-12 Dec. Dr Rachel Cassidy delivered an invited presentation on “Encouraging improved soil management in NI”. #SNHS_NI #AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
AFBI were represented at the International Fertiliser Society Conference held at Robinson College, University of Cambridge from 10-12 Dec. Dr Rachel Cassidy delivered an invited presentation on “Encouraging improved soil management in NI”. #SNHS_NI #AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
A major new study has revealed the widespread presence of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and illicit drugs in Northern Ireland’s lakes and rivers. Read more: bit.ly/4oOuRhr
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#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A major new study has revealed the widespread presence of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and illicit drugs in Northern Ireland’s lakes and rivers. Read more: bit.ly/4oOuRhr
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
🌱AFBI to introduce its latest new late-heading tetraploid perennial ryegrass variety Richhill developed through AFBI’s
DAERA funded Grass Breeding Programme at Loughgall at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn on Thur 11 Dec bit.ly/4iMuqCY
DAERA funded Grass Breeding Programme at Loughgall at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn on Thur 11 Dec bit.ly/4iMuqCY
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌱AFBI to introduce its latest new late-heading tetraploid perennial ryegrass variety Richhill developed through AFBI’s
DAERA funded Grass Breeding Programme at Loughgall at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn on Thur 11 Dec bit.ly/4iMuqCY
DAERA funded Grass Breeding Programme at Loughgall at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn on Thur 11 Dec bit.ly/4iMuqCY
On #WorldSoilDay AFBI represented at the Soil Science Society of Ireland Conference at UCD presenting posters on Biochar & fertiliser: Effect on #SoilHealth; Soil Nutrient Health Scheme poster with CAFRE & NI Soil monitoring presentation with AFBI's Suzanne Higgins.
#SoilScience #AFBIScience #Soils
#SoilScience #AFBIScience #Soils
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On #WorldSoilDay AFBI represented at the Soil Science Society of Ireland Conference at UCD presenting posters on Biochar & fertiliser: Effect on #SoilHealth; Soil Nutrient Health Scheme poster with CAFRE & NI Soil monitoring presentation with AFBI's Suzanne Higgins.
#SoilScience #AFBIScience #Soils
#SoilScience #AFBIScience #Soils
It's #WorldSoilDay. We are celebrating healthier soils across NI. Our Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is in its final year of sampling. Did you know 440,000 fields have been sampled across NI. Keep your soil healthy!
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SoilHealth
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#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SoilHealth
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AFBI - Celebrating World Soil Day
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December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
It's #WorldSoilDay. We are celebrating healthier soils across NI. Our Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is in its final year of sampling. Did you know 440,000 fields have been sampled across NI. Keep your soil healthy!
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SoilHealth
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#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SoilHealth
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The 4th & final year of soil sampling in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is well underway. This phase focuses on farms in Co. Antrim & includes any remaining farms across NI that were not previously registered bit.ly/4oDd9gG
#WorldSoilsDay #AFBIScience
#WorldSoilsDay #AFBIScience
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The 4th & final year of soil sampling in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is well underway. This phase focuses on farms in Co. Antrim & includes any remaining farms across NI that were not previously registered bit.ly/4oDd9gG
#WorldSoilsDay #AFBIScience
#WorldSoilsDay #AFBIScience
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We finished yesterday the annual meeting of the Working Group on Marine Habitat Mapping (WGMHM) @icesmarine.bsky.social, that this year was hosted by @afbini.gov.uk. Very nice and interesting week with great experts and friends dicussing aspects to enhance the use of habitat mapping in ICES advice.
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We finished yesterday the annual meeting of the Working Group on Marine Habitat Mapping (WGMHM) @icesmarine.bsky.social, that this year was hosted by @afbini.gov.uk. Very nice and interesting week with great experts and friends dicussing aspects to enhance the use of habitat mapping in ICES advice.
The latest AFBI animal disease surveillance report for cases submitted to the postmortem labs Jul-Sep 2025 available now bit.ly/4pwuLeZ. Notable cases include haemonchosis, parasitic pneumonias, Johnes disease in a calf & multiple cases of plant & chemical poisoning.
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The latest AFBI animal disease surveillance report for cases submitted to the postmortem labs Jul-Sep 2025 available now bit.ly/4pwuLeZ. Notable cases include haemonchosis, parasitic pneumonias, Johnes disease in a calf & multiple cases of plant & chemical poisoning.
AFBI Study Reveals Surprising Boost in Milk Yield with Early Lactation Cows from Sustainable Cow Diets bit.ly/43Lj2RF
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
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
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
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
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
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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#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