Invest NI delegation visits AFBI

Date published: 19 May 2017

Areas of Expertise: Animal Health and Welfare, Sustainable Livestock, Grassland and Plant Science, Environmental Protection, Food Quality and Safety, Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems, Economics

Senior scientists from across scientific disciplines gathered at AFBI Hillsborough to welcome an Invest NI sponsored delegation which included visitors of the government, NGO's and the private sector from Ukraine, Algeria and Iran.

Visitors from Algeria pictured with Professor Trevor Gilliland, AFBI (centre) and Dr Simon Doherty, Blackwater Consultancy (far right)

AFBI's expertise in the spheres of agriculture, animal health, virology and plant science were presented and followed by a visit to the Anaerobic Digestion Plant and newly commissioned Nutrient Management Centre.

Iranian visitors to AFBI Hillsborough pictured with Professor Trevor Gilliland, AFBI (centre) and Dr Simon Doherty, Blackwater Consultancy, far right

The delegation followed the visit to Hillsborough by meeting researchers on the AFBI stand at the Balmoral Show to discuss nutrient management, animal health, feed analysis and grass breeding.

Visitors from Ukraine pictured with Professor Trevor Gilliland, AFBI and Dr Simon Doherty, Blackwater Consultancy at the recent visit to AFBI

Notes to editors:

AFBI carries out high quality technology research and development, statutory, analytical, and diagnostic testing functions for DAERA and other Government departments, public bodies and commercial companies. AFBI's Vision is to use scientific excellence to advance the local and global agri-food sector.All media enquiries to AFBI Press Office