AFBI at the Balmoral Show 2023

The 154th Balmoral Show took place this year from 10-13th May and AFBI were in attendance within the Government Departments Exhibition over the four days. The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme was the main focus of the AFBI stand this year with the emphasis on making farmers aware of the scheme and the launch of Zone 2 which commences on 26th June.

Other areas being promoted included:

1. The AutoDairy Project
2. The Farmers Survey

This year was as successful as every year with an estimated 120,000 visitors passing through.

We look forward to the 155th show taking place from 15-18 May 2024.

AFBI CEO Dr Stanley McDowell with staff on the AFBI stand

Dr Alastair Douglas, Director of AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division being interviewed at the Show

Colin Coffey (AFBI Chair) with staff on duty at the AFBI stand

Graham Finney and Diane Burgess (AFBI Economists) heading out into the showgrounds with the AFBI Farmers Survey

Kate Gilmore (AFBI Soils Team) with the DAERA Permanent Secretary Dr Katrina Godfrey

AFBI Director Professor Elizabeth Magowan with AFBI staff

The Trimble family who paid a visit to the stand on Day 1 of the Balmoral Show

The AFBI Soils Team with AFBI Director Pieter-Jan Schön

AFBI Chair Mr Colin Coffey being interviewed by the media

QUB colleagues visit the AFBI stand for some networking

Prof Stuart Elborn, Provost QUB, Colin Coffey, AFBI Chair and Stephane Durand, IGFS Innovation Lead