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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
@afbini.gov.ukScientist Dr Qingxiao Liang from AFBI’s lakes team presenting her research at the 57th Institute of Fisheries Management Conference in Lincoln on invasive species in the Lough Neagh Catchment.
@afbini.gov.uk📸 THROWBACK THURSDAY | Then & Now From Young Farmers in 1937 to students in the 2026 Schools Open Day, Hillsborough has inspired future generations for almost a century. These photographs showcase the lasting connection between agricultural education, research and careers in the agri-food sector.
@afbini.gov.uk🌱AFBI Hillsborough was pleased to host a recent meeting of the Ulster Grassland Society. 🌿The society is for anyone interested in grass and forage crops and includes members from across Northern Ireland, including Dr Gillian Young, Head of the AFBI Grass Breeding Research Programme.
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From recording bird performance to assessing eggs, poultry research has been part of life at Hillsborough for generations. As we celebrate 100 years, we're recognising the staff whose work helped build a legacy in agricultural science.
Read more: bit.ly/3PuoCE2
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@afbini.gov.uk🚜Farmers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a new online AFBI survey which aims to improve farm safety.
🐮Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers will receive a letter from AFBI this week inviting them to take part.
@afbini.gov.ukAFBI CEO Dr Iain Williams reflects on last nights NI Farming Awards in which AFBI was pleased to sponsor the Unsung Hero award won by Robert Davis, Laurelview Social Farm. Well done to all the nominees and winners.
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@afbini.gov.ukA century of science is built on the people behind it.
As part of #Hillsborough100, Professor Fred Gordon looks back on 38 years of innovation, collaboration and discoveries that helped shape modern dairy farming.
🔗 Read Fred's story: bit.ly/4ii3Xz1
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💡Did you know?
The Hillsborough Long-Term Slurry Experiment has been generating valuable insights for over 50 years, making it the world’s longest-running grassland slurry study.
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@afbini.gov.ukAFBI published the latest Animal Disease Surveillance Report. Based on post-mortem examination of carcasses submitted to the AFBI labs, it provides accurate diagnoses & identifies underlying causes of mortality: https://bit.ly/4yvbkIi #Veterinaryscience #DiseaseSurveillance
