Jump to navigation Search Main menu Home About Us Services Publications Forms Contact Environmental Protection AFBI’s environmental research provides an improved understanding of the inter-relationships of agriculture, land use, climate change and the ecological status of freshwater resources in NI. The aim is to make appropriate and efficient use of resources, while protecting the environment in compliance with EU and regional legislation. Our purpose is threefold: To facilitate the development of sustainable land use management practices within a competitive agricultural industry To provide the scientific basis for government policy in relation to soil, air and water quality management To enhance environmental quality by developing strategies to help the industry meet environmental targets Read our Privacy Notice to learn more about how the Agri-Environment Branch handles your personal information in the course of its duties Research & Development Agri-Environmental Technologies Biogeochemistry research BioWILL Project more ... Specialist Advice Farm woodland systems Pesticide usage monitoring surveys Plant pest and disease diagnostics more ... Specialist Facilities Long term effects of nutrient fertilisation on grassland Research Vessel Corystes Diagnostic & Analytical Plant pest and disease diagnostics Soil and plant analysis Related to Environmental Protection Most recent publications Honeybee Husbandry Survey Report 2020-2021 05 July 2021 Ash Sawfly Factsheet 13 May 2021 See related publications Most recent news items George Scott Robertson Memorial Lecture 2021 22 November 2021 QUB/AFBI Alliance Stakeholder Event 28 October 2021 © AFBI Copyright | Privacy notice | Cookies