How about just ending sheep farming and paying farmers and their families to do something different instead?
Something that doesn't contribute to climate change.
Sheep farming accounts for about 6% to 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally (European Commission*).
Something that doesn't contribute to climate change.
Sheep farming accounts for about 6% to 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally (European Commission*).
AFBI researchers in €6m EU project to help sheep farmers cope with climate change
Scientists from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) are part of an EU consortium delivering a €6 million project aimed at helping sheep farmers across Europe and the Mediterranean deal with...
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August 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM
How about just ending sheep farming and paying farmers and their families to do something different instead?
Something that doesn't contribute to climate change.
Sheep farming accounts for about 6% to 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally (European Commission*).
Something that doesn't contribute to climate change.
Sheep farming accounts for about 6% to 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally (European Commission*).
🚜Farmers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a new online AFBI survey which aims to improve farm safety.
🐮Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers will receive a letter from AFBI this week inviting them to take part.
📝https://ow.ly/5V5s50ZQ0Ur
🐮Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers will receive a letter from AFBI this week inviting them to take part.
📝https://ow.ly/5V5s50ZQ0Ur
September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚜Farmers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in a new online AFBI survey which aims to improve farm safety.
🐮Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers will receive a letter from AFBI this week inviting them to take part.
📝https://ow.ly/5V5s50ZQ0Ur
🐮Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers will receive a letter from AFBI this week inviting them to take part.
📝https://ow.ly/5V5s50ZQ0Ur
-B Planı da tehlikeye girince Mansur Yavaş, Özgür Özel'i hamleye zorlayacak adımını attı. Hem de açık açık.
-İzzet Ulvi Yönter "Allah kimin belasını vereceğini bilir" dedi ve...
-Mafya bile MİT'e şantaja başladı.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBI...
-İzzet Ulvi Yönter "Allah kimin belasını vereceğini bilir" dedi ve...
-Mafya bile MİT'e şantaja başladı.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBI...
MANSUR YAVAŞ: B PLANI ÇÖKMEDEN
YouTube video by Cevheri Güven
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April 19, 2026 at 7:34 AM
-B Planı da tehlikeye girince Mansur Yavaş, Özgür Özel'i hamleye zorlayacak adımını attı. Hem de açık açık.
-İzzet Ulvi Yönter "Allah kimin belasını vereceğini bilir" dedi ve...
-Mafya bile MİT'e şantaja başladı.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBI...
-İzzet Ulvi Yönter "Allah kimin belasını vereceğini bilir" dedi ve...
-Mafya bile MİT'e şantaja başladı.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBI...
🌱AFBI Hillsborough was pleased to host a recent meeting of the Ulster Grassland Society.
🌿The society is for anyone interested in grass and forage crops and includes members from across Northern Ireland, including Dr Gillian Young, Head of the AFBI Grass Breeding Research Programme.
🌿The society is for anyone interested in grass and forage crops and includes members from across Northern Ireland, including Dr Gillian Young, Head of the AFBI Grass Breeding Research Programme.
September 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🌱AFBI Hillsborough was pleased to host a recent meeting of the Ulster Grassland Society.
🌿The society is for anyone interested in grass and forage crops and includes members from across Northern Ireland, including Dr Gillian Young, Head of the AFBI Grass Breeding Research Programme.
🌿The society is for anyone interested in grass and forage crops and includes members from across Northern Ireland, including Dr Gillian Young, Head of the AFBI Grass Breeding Research Programme.
🦆Great progress this week on the PEACEPLUS-funded ACCLIMATISE project led by AFBI! BTO staff deployed passive acoustic monitors on Sheep Island, the Skerries & Isle of Muck to track movements of tagged seabirds. Stay tuned for insights into our marine environment!
@btobirds.bsky.social
@btobirds.bsky.social
June 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
🦆Great progress this week on the PEACEPLUS-funded ACCLIMATISE project led by AFBI! BTO staff deployed passive acoustic monitors on Sheep Island, the Skerries & Isle of Muck to track movements of tagged seabirds. Stay tuned for insights into our marine environment!
@btobirds.bsky.social
@btobirds.bsky.social
They're using all federal agents- IRS, FBI, etc. They were talking about hiring UFC fighters at the aFBI for a while
June 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
They're using all federal agents- IRS, FBI, etc. They were talking about hiring UFC fighters at the aFBI for a while
AFBI CEO Dr Iain Williams reflects on last nights NI Farming Awards in which AFBI was pleased to sponsor the Unsung Hero award won by Robert Davis, Laurelview Social Farm. Well done to all the nominees and winners.
Farming Life
#AFBIScience #AFBIReseach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYxA1frx1E
Farming Life
#AFBIScience #AFBIReseach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYxA1frx1E
September 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
AFBI CEO Dr Iain Williams reflects on last nights NI Farming Awards in which AFBI was pleased to sponsor the Unsung Hero award won by Robert Davis, Laurelview Social Farm. Well done to all the nominees and winners.
Farming Life
#AFBIScience #AFBIReseach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYxA1frx1E
Farming Life
#AFBIScience #AFBIReseach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYxA1frx1E
🎓Postdoc: Molecular Virology 🇬🇧 · AFBI · Belfast, United Kingdom
⏳ 2 Oct 2026 · 💰 £37,694–£38,990/year
📲 Laplace Apply — WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447762266914
🌐 https://laplace.expert/
#Postdoc #AcademicCareers
⏳ 2 Oct 2026 · 💰 £37,694–£38,990/year
📲 Laplace Apply — WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447762266914
🌐 https://laplace.expert/
#Postdoc #AcademicCareers
September 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🎓Postdoc: Molecular Virology 🇬🇧 · AFBI · Belfast, United Kingdom
⏳ 2 Oct 2026 · 💰 £37,694–£38,990/year
📲 Laplace Apply — WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447762266914
🌐 https://laplace.expert/
#Postdoc #AcademicCareers
⏳ 2 Oct 2026 · 💰 £37,694–£38,990/year
📲 Laplace Apply — WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447762266914
🌐 https://laplace.expert/
#Postdoc #AcademicCareers
#JobOpportunity Join us at Queen's Belfast in the Climate Co-Centre to work on the #NICountrysideSurvey for three years with partners @ukceh.bsky.social & #AFBI quantifying patterns of #LandUse & #Biodiversity change. Working with @paulcaplat.bsky.social & Me Deadline: 25/11/24
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
November 11, 2024 at 9:43 PM
#JobOpportunity Join us at Queen's Belfast in the Climate Co-Centre to work on the #NICountrysideSurvey for three years with partners @ukceh.bsky.social & #AFBI quantifying patterns of #LandUse & #Biodiversity change. Working with @paulcaplat.bsky.social & Me Deadline: 25/11/24
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
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December 13, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
📰 The latest edition of AFBI News and Views has arrived! Discover the latest stories, scientific developments, project updates and highlights from across AFBI.
Download your copy now and see what's been happening.
🔗 bit.ly/4w2pdf8
Download your copy now and see what's been happening.
🔗 bit.ly/4w2pdf8
August 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
📰 The latest edition of AFBI News and Views has arrived! Discover the latest stories, scientific developments, project updates and highlights from across AFBI.
Download your copy now and see what's been happening.
🔗 bit.ly/4w2pdf8
Download your copy now and see what's been happening.
🔗 bit.ly/4w2pdf8
About a week ago, we went to Loughgall in #NorthernIreland & met with Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk to film for our #VR experience with @maplebay.bsky.social.
Here Rodrigo is assessing how 3 different land use systems affect #sustainability & #agricultural production.
https://bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
Here Rodrigo is assessing how 3 different land use systems affect #sustainability & #agricultural production.
https://bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
September 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
About a week ago, we went to Loughgall in #NorthernIreland & met with Rodrigo Olave @afbini.gov.uk to film for our #VR experience with @maplebay.bsky.social.
Here Rodrigo is assessing how 3 different land use systems affect #sustainability & #agricultural production.
https://bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
Here Rodrigo is assessing how 3 different land use systems affect #sustainability & #agricultural production.
https://bit.ly/LoughgallNI 🌏
Really excited to announce 📢 our theme session (D) on fish tagging 🐟🏷️ at #ICESASC2025 in Lithuania 🇱🇹 Abstract submission open now @icesmarine.bsky.social for those keen to contribute their expertise to what is sure to be a inspirational session. Convened by Cefas, AFBI and DTU Aqua
🌊Share your science, expand your network & contribute to the future of marine research at #ICESASC25
Join us from 15–18 September 2025 in Klaipeda, Lithuania🌎
📢The Call for Abstracts is now OPEN with 18 theme sessions to choose from.
🗓️Deadline 17 March 2025
Find all the ℹ www.ices.dk/news-and-eve...
Join us from 15–18 September 2025 in Klaipeda, Lithuania🌎
📢The Call for Abstracts is now OPEN with 18 theme sessions to choose from.
🗓️Deadline 17 March 2025
Find all the ℹ www.ices.dk/news-and-eve...
January 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Really excited to announce 📢 our theme session (D) on fish tagging 🐟🏷️ at #ICESASC2025 in Lithuania 🇱🇹 Abstract submission open now @icesmarine.bsky.social for those keen to contribute their expertise to what is sure to be a inspirational session. Convened by Cefas, AFBI and DTU Aqua
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
YouTube video by ancientgamingrelics
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October 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Minecraft: Neural Network Edition (AI Generated) All Maps - Gameplay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbi...
Placement opportunities: AFBI www.ulsteruniges.com/post/afbi-st...
AFBI Student Placements
The student placement page for school/college and undergraduate placement students on the AFBI website can be viewed here, with our application window now open until Monday 16th March.
www.ulsteruniges.com
March 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Placement opportunities: AFBI www.ulsteruniges.com/post/afbi-st...
We are hosting the IBTS working group at AFBI in Belfast this week, great discussions and amazing weather @icesmarine.bsky.social and sampled the local food, beer and gin
April 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We are hosting the IBTS working group at AFBI in Belfast this week, great discussions and amazing weather @icesmarine.bsky.social and sampled the local food, beer and gin
Video statement from Prof Elizabeth Magowan of AFBI
February 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Video statement from Prof Elizabeth Magowan of AFBI
Scientists at AFBI will play a key role in research projects on emerging infectious diseases, bovine tuberculosis, and reductions in methane emissions from cattle.
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3TryuzV
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3TryuzV
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
July 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Scientists at AFBI will play a key role in research projects on emerging infectious diseases, bovine tuberculosis, and reductions in methane emissions from cattle.
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3TryuzV
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
🔗Read more: bit.ly/3TryuzV
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
Job Fairy: 3-yr postdoc working with myself and @paulcaplat.bsky.social Suzanne Higgins - AFBI and Lisa Norton - @ukceh.bsky.social as part of #NICountrysideSurvey Deadline: 25/11/24 please share!
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
#JobOpportunity Join us at Queen's Belfast in the Climate Co-Centre to work on the #NICountrysideSurvey for three years with partners @ukceh.bsky.social & #AFBI quantifying patterns of #LandUse & #Biodiversity change. Working with @paulcaplat.bsky.social & Me Deadline: 25/11/24
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
November 17, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Job Fairy: 3-yr postdoc working with myself and @paulcaplat.bsky.social Suzanne Higgins - AFBI and Lisa Norton - @ukceh.bsky.social as part of #NICountrysideSurvey Deadline: 25/11/24 please share!
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
shorturl.at/Qm3AZ
📢 Postdoc opportunity: Quantitative Ecologist / Fisheries Scientist 📢
AFBI (Belfast, UK) seeks a postdoc to join the Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch. Full-time, start early 2026, funded up to 3 yrs via PLEACE PLUS (SEUPB).
#Postdoc #MarineScience
AFBI (Belfast, UK) seeks a postdoc to join the Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch. Full-time, start early 2026, funded up to 3 yrs via PLEACE PLUS (SEUPB).
#Postdoc #MarineScience
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
📢 Postdoc opportunity: Quantitative Ecologist / Fisheries Scientist 📢
AFBI (Belfast, UK) seeks a postdoc to join the Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch. Full-time, start early 2026, funded up to 3 yrs via PLEACE PLUS (SEUPB).
#Postdoc #MarineScience
AFBI (Belfast, UK) seeks a postdoc to join the Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch. Full-time, start early 2026, funded up to 3 yrs via PLEACE PLUS (SEUPB).
#Postdoc #MarineScience
AFBI Employment Opportunity: Head of Pest & Pathogen Surveillance, based at AFBI HQ, Newforge Lane, Belfast. For more information and to apply visit irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci.... Closing Date 12 noon on 18.04.25. #AFBIScience #AFBIResearch
March 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
AFBI Employment Opportunity: Head of Pest & Pathogen Surveillance, based at AFBI HQ, Newforge Lane, Belfast. For more information and to apply visit irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanci.... Closing Date 12 noon on 18.04.25. #AFBIScience #AFBIResearch