Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS)
About us
We are an organisation of professional graduates who are working or who have worked in the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
​Members are engaged in farming, scientific research and development, government and policy formation, education, finance, agri-food management and commercial sectors.
What are our aims?
Promote the study and development of agricultural science and associated disciplines;
promote and maintain professional standards in the fields of agricultural science and associated disciplines;
promote lifelong learning and increase knowledge and understanding between professionals (members and non-members) in the fields of agriculture and associated disciplines, through organised activities; and
support the education and career development of those pursuing a career within the agri-food industry.
What do we do?
Each year we organise a series of events, visits and seminars that reflect the latest thinking and issues that impact the agri-food sector. Some of these are member-only events. As well as providing unique opportunities for members to expand their professional knowledge base, each event provides valuable networking opportunities with colleagues right across the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
We also support future agricultural graduates through participating in mock interview sessions, attending careers conventions and providing career information sessions.