Welcome to the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS). We are a two hundred and seventy strong body, set up to represent the professional interests of agriculture and food science graduates working in Northern Ireland.Our membership is drawn equally from the public and private sector with every aspect of Northern Ireland’s important agri food industry represented. Each year we organise a series of events for members throughout the Autumn, Winter and Spring months. These are co-ordinated to reflect the latest thinking – both local and international – which continues to impact on the farming and food sectors.

A particular highlight is our Annual Conference, which takes place in February. As well as providing unique opportunities for members to expand their professional knowledge base, each of our events represents a unique networking occasion. There is also a strong social dimension to all NIIAS get-togethers, our annual charity quiz being a case in point.