AFBI Hillsborough, formerly the Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland, was established
in 1927
with the aim of undertaking research into crop and animal production. It is located at Large Park Hillsborough.
About 200 ha of land provide
resources for research.
The research objective is to underpin the agricultural and
food industries so that they maximise their contribution to the Northern
Ireland economy. Research also takes account of the needs of the wider community for high quality
food, the conservation of the environment and the welfare of animals. Within this framework research
programmes address the development of new opportunities for the agri-food
industry. Current programmes include:
- Beef Production, Milk Production,
Sheep Production and Heifer Rearing, Pig Production and Ruminant Nutrition;
- Crop
Production, Grass & Silage Production, and Farm Mechanisation.
Contact Information
AFBI Hillsborough,
Large park,
Hillsborough,
Co.
Down,
BT26 6DR
Contact usHow to find us
From Belfast
- Take
the M1 Motorway
- Leave at Junction 8 (Dublin)
- Head
down A1 Carriageway towards Dublin
- First roundabout- Hillsborough Roundabout
- take the second exit off the roundabout and continue on dual carriageway
- Take
the first road on left off the carriageway
- Take the fourth road on right and
proceed through pillars
- There will be a car park on either side of the avenue
- Proceed along the avenue until you arrive at the Checkpoint.
From
Dublin/South
- Take the A1 north until the Hillsborough
roundabout
- Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout (signposted- Hillsborough)
- Directions
as from step 6 above.
From North/International Airport/Ferries
- Join
M2 exiting at Junction 1B (city centre/docks)
- Join Westlink (A12) continue
along and Join the M1.
- Directions as above from step 1
From
City Airport/East
- Join A2 towards City Centre.
- Take
M3 Bridge and take first exit (signs for Westlink/M1)
- Join Westlink, continuing
along joining the M1
- Directions as above from step 1.
