Many thanks to colleagues who have been at the 2024 @balmoralshow highlighting the work of AFBI to support the NI agri-food industry and promote environmental sustainability

DAERA is seeking to appoint a Chairperson to the Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). AFBI is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by DAERA 🗓️Closing date - 23 May 2024 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/publi… nidirect Dept of Finance Economy NI

We’ve extended deadline to next week! DAERA is seeking to appoint Chairperson to the Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute AFBI is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by DAERA 🗓️Closing date is now Thur 6 June More info : daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/publi…

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced the appointment of Helen McCarthy as the Executive’s first Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser. Read more here: executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministers…

Congratulations to Dr Erin Sherry from AFBI, our new president! Erin delivered an exciting presidential address on “Externalities, efficiency and fairness” at our annual conference last week. We look forward to this year’s activities!

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the significance of #OneHealth in understanding and confronting global health risks. Under my leadership, World Organisation for Animal Health will continue to champion the One Health approach by integrating human, animal, and environmental health to build a

Dropped into AFBI's Veterinary Sciences Division at Stormont recently. The staff there do incredibly valuable work, supporting me to take decisions that are led by science, research and evidence.

#DISCONTOOLS update is out, with overview of recently updated diseases and an interesting interview with Robin Skuce , AFBI . Together with his colleagues Adrian Allen and Tom Ford (photo), he chaired the expert group on #tuberculosis. mailchi.mp/da455a041b0f/d…

Competition to Appoint a Deputy Chair & up to 18 Members to Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute AFBI -More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/competiti… Andrew Muir MLA nidirect NI Executive NI Environment Link Dept of Finance Economy NI Education NI Department of Health Department for Infrastructure Communities NI

Competition to Appoint a Deputy Chair & up to 18 Members to Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute AFBI More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/competiti… nidirect CAFRE AFBI NI Environment Link NILGA

A further suspected case of notifiable Avian Influenza near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone is being investigated. Excellent biosecurity is vital. More information: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/further-s…

BVD RISK AREAS WARNING! tinyurl.com/4jppdsz7

We're working with The British Horse Society under Operation Gallop to raise awareness among road users of how to pass a horse safely, especially now as the days are getting longer and more riders will be on the roads. Read more via orlo.uk/15iRw #OperationGallop

Day 2 continues @balmoralshow with a visit from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA to the AFBI stand. Welcomed by Stanley McDowell and Directors he met with staff from across the Institute who updated him on important ongoing research. #BalmoralShow

Coming later today: World Organisation for Animal Health #woahgs

It’s official!! All of the UK is now recognised by World Organisation for Animal Health as negligible BSE status! A lot of hard work by a lot of people over a lot of years. Defra UK Sheila Voas Robert Huey Dr Richard Irvine

Huge congratulations to the #Classof2025 celebrating their achievements at today’s CAFRE higher education graduation ceremony and a massive thank you to the amazing staff at CAFRE for making it such a special day for everyone🎓🎉

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

Fantastic to see the launch of AFBI’s new Research Vessel the R.V. Jocelyn Bell Burnell - a super choice for the name too. Well done to everyone involved.

Delighted to name new AFBI Research Vessel 𝐑.𝐕. 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥, in honour of the Northern Irish astrophysicist and her pioneering scientific work. The new vessel was formally launched into the water this week. More at afbini.gov.uk/news/afbis-new…