Quarry water is much colder than rivers, lakes or the sea - you could die from ‘cold shock’ in less than two minutes. Find out more about the dangers in quarries: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/stayi… Northern Ireland Water @daera_NI @NIFRSofficial #BeWaterAware

Lough Neagh Eel Fishery update: ‘It is deeply regrettable that a decision had to be taken to close the current eel fishing season in Lough Neagh. I will again meet with industry reps in the coming days to discuss the implications and ways to assist' - DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA

Exciting news! A smarter way to track & manage your EU-funded projects. Anytime, anywhere. - Simpler - On-the-go - Tailored for you Get ready to experience EU Funding in your pocket.  Stay tuned for the launch! #EUFundingApp

🦋Why not sign up for this year's #BigButterflyCount ? Details at …erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org Butterfly Conservation 🦋 CEDaR Eco-Schools NI Environment Link Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water Biodiversity Ireland Education NI Rural Support CAFRE AFBI National Trust NI Ulster Farmers' Union Ulster Wildlife RSPB NI

Fantastic day at CastlewellanShow & huge honour to judge Beef Young Handlers & also select a finalist for the Irish Shows Association All Ireland Senior Stockpersons Final at Ballinrobe Show in Co Mayo Well done to all competitors - the interest in showing looks bright

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Rain across south eastern Northern Ireland Sunday 2300 – Monday 0800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

🚜This #FarmSafetyWeek we’d like to remind farmers & rural parents to take time to review safety measures on their farms 👉Get tips & advice in this HSENI guide: hseni.gov.uk/articles/be-aw… Farm Safety Foundation CAFRE nidirect NILGA Ulster Farmers' Union Education Authority Education NI

Parasitic pneumonia in cattle is caused by lungworm, Dictyocaulus viviparus. AFBI detected 2 cases in carcasses submitted for postmortem examination in the last 2 weeks. The cattle were aged between 12 & 15 months, and both were out at grass. Read more: bit.ly/4f0WYqh

Species #19: Common Darter Keep a look out for this beautiful dragonfly as they hover around waterbodies, darting out to surprise their prey. They can be found using ponds, ditches, rivers and lakes. Record your sightings ➡️ bit.ly/4a4dSRD #farmlandbiodiversity

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, NIDCEE/DAFM MoS @TimmyDooley & SEUPB Director Paul Beattie welcomed on board the RV Corystes today by AFBI Head of FAEB Ewan Hunter. The visit gave an opportunity to learn about the PEACEPLUS funded ACCLIMATISE project led by AFBI. #AFBIScience.

#FieldsGood is a festival celebrating #farming, food and the future. Three speaker stages, tents on #agroforestry, horticulture & soil health, hands-on demos, field walks, exhibitors. 6th September Get your tickets now - 🎟fieldsgood.co.uk

Final call! Has your university nominated students for the BSPP Undergraduate Prizes yet? Don't miss the chance to recognise tomorrow’s plant pathology leaders. buff.ly/ss6eorv #BSPPUndergradPrize #PlantHealth

On the 18th of September, the #LUNZHub will host a #BigTent event, exploring relations with land use change in Wales. When: 18th September 2025 Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BB Click here to read more and register: bit.ly/404iJ2s #LUNZ #LandUse

It's our 180th anniversary & we want to celebrate the impact of our research, education & partnerships. NI Science Festival 2026 is a great platform! If you have an idea for a festival event, get in touch! ℹ️ go.qub.ac.uk/staffroundup Open to Queen's University Belfast 🎓 staff & students! #LoveQUB180

It's Big Seaweed Search Week and we're sharing some of our favourite facts about this marine marvel. The Big Seaweed Search is a really accessible and fun way to get involved with Citizen Science, so why not give it a try? 👉 mcsuk.org/what-you-can-d…

Do you want to get involved in Research & Innovation opportunities for Europe's #BlueEconomy? Whether you’re seeking funding for a new project, or joining forces through an ongoing one, the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership has some announcements coming soon👉Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

NI’s bathing water season runs until 15 September. Get the latest water quality information: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/bathi… DAERA

The annual QueensMarineLab Open Day takes place on Saturday 2 August from 10am-3pm in Portaferry. This is a great family friendly event. Get up close to some marine life and hear about the lab's important research! 🧭qub.ac.uk/research-centr… #LoveQUB #LoveQUBstaff Queen's University Belfast 🎓

AFBI's GrassCheckNI field trial started in 2000 and is now one of the longest-running simulated grazing experiments in UK & Ireland. Rain or shine, we cut grass every Monday and put it into the oven to accurately measure the dry matter content. #AFBIResearch

DAERA has today launched a consultation on Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget. The 16-week consultation will run from 28 July 2025 to 17 November 2025. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/consultat…