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Welcome to the
NORTHERN IRELAND INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
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The Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) was formed in 1962.

We  are an organisation of professional graduates who are  working or who have worked in the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
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Members are engaged in farming, scientific research and development, government and policy formation, education, finance, agri-food management and commercial sectors.

Our aims

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Promote the study and development of agricultural science and associated disciplines

02

Promote and maintain professional standards in the fields of agricultural science and associated disciplines

03

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

04

Support the education and career development of those pursuing a career within the agri-food industry

The Committee

George Moffett
President
DAERA
george.moffett@daera-ni.gov.uk​​

John Fegan
Chairman
CAFRE - GREENMOUNT
john.fegan@daera-ni.gov.uk

Aislinn Campbell
Vice Chair
ALLTECH
acampbell@alltech.com

Louise Millsopp
Executive Secretary
NIIAS
secretary@niias.info

Steven Millar
Treasurer
NIIAS

Ian McMaw
Committee Member
DAERA
ian.mcmaw@daera-ni.gov.uk
 

Denise Lowe
Committee Member
AFBI
denise.lowe@afbi.gov.uk

Alan Agnew
Committee Member

Mark Beattie
Committee Member
LAKELAND DAIRIES (NI) LTD
markbeattie1@hotmail.com

Sean McIntyre
Committee Member
DAERA
sean.mcintyre@daera-ni.gov.uk

Victoria Murphy
Committee Member
CAFRE - GREENMOUNT
victoria.murphy@daera-ni.gov.uk

Michael Calvert
Committee Member
DAERA
michael.calvert@daera-ni.go.uk

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