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AFBI launches new Farmers’ Forum

06 October 2026

Farmers who want to share their knowledge and experience are encourage to submit an expression of interest

Hundreds of students attend annual AFBI Schools Open Day

29 September 2026

Students from across Northern Ireland attended AFBI's annual Schools Open Day in Hillsborough

Farmers encouraged to take part in new AFBI Farm Safety Survey

22 September 2026

The findings of the AFBI survey will be used to improve safety on farms across Northern Ireland.

New AFBI research launched into alternative forages across Northern Ireland

15 September 2026

Forage-S will look at the performance of a mix of grasses and alternative forages

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Areas of Expertise

Animal Health and Welfare

AFBI’s animal health and welfare programme is directed towards helping government and industry maintain and improve the health and welfare of our...

Sustainable Livestock

‘Advancing Animal Science, Improving Livestock Farming’ is the focus of the AFBI research farm at Hillsborough, where scientific teams provide...

Grassland and Plant Science

AFBI delivers an internationally recognised programme in grass breeding, in conjunction with a commercial partner, Barenbrug, and conducts applied...

Environmental Protection

AFBI’s environmental research provides an improved understanding of the inter-relationships of agriculture, land use, climate change and the...

Food Quality and Safety

AFBI provides innovative research and development, analytical and diagnostic services and specialist advice on the chemistry and microbiology of food.

Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems

The Fisheries and Aquatics Ecosytems Branch (FAEB) supports four programmes providing research, monitoring and technology transfer in support of...

Economics

Economics Research Branch (ERB) is a specialist unit within AFBI which provides a strategic socio-economic modelling, knowledge transfer and decision...

Publications

  • AFBI Farmers' Forum

    Published 05 October 2026
  • Workplace Indemnity Form - Voluntary Grammar School

    Published 05 October 2026
  • Lunz Hub Big Tent Event

    Published 02 October 2026
  • Links for Dale Farm calf rearing article

    Published 01 October 2026
  • AFBI Annual Report for 2025 - 2026

    Published 19 August 2026
  • Sub-Group Report 2026

    Published 12 August 2026

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