National Institute of Agricultural Botany explained
NIAB |
| Type | Agribusiness |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Headquarters | Lawrence Weaver Road, Cambridge, England |
| Coordinates | 52.222°N 0.0961°W |
| Key people | |
| Patron | King Charles III[1] |
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Products | |
| Employees | Approx. 150 |
| Website | http://www.niab.com | |
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is a plant science research company based in Cambridge, UK.
NIAB group
The NIAB group consists of:
- NIAB
- NIAB EMR – a horticultural and agricultural research institute at East Malling, Kent, with a specialism in fruit and clonally propagated crop production. Joined the NIAB Group in 2016.[2]
- NIAB CUF – a potato agronomy unit. Joined the NIAB Group in 2013.[3]
- NIAB TAG – the arable group that joined in 2009[4]
- BCPC – promotes the use of science and technology in the understanding and application of effective, sustainable crop production. Acquired by NIAB in 2018.[5]
History
NIAB was founded in 1919 by Sir Lawrence Weaver. The original Huntingdon Road headquarters building was opened in 1921, by King George V and Queen Mary.
Regional centres
NIAB operates 11 regional centres[6] throughout England:
A 12th centre was expected to open at Cirencester (Gloucestershire) in 2020.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Royal Patron. NIAB. 12 August 2024.
- Web site: News and Events - NEWS: Boost for UK crop science as NIAB and EMR join forces. www.niab.com. 2019-11-12.
- Web site: News and Events - NEWS: Cambridge University Farms Potato Agronomy Unit to transfer to NIAB. www.niab.com. 2019-11-12.
- Web site: NIAB today . NIAB . 26 April 2021.
- Web site: News and Events - NEWS: BCPC partners with NIAB to boost provision of independent agri-science information. www.niab.com. 2019-11-12.
- Web site: News and Events - NEWS: NIAB acquires south-west field trials business. www.niab.com. 2019-11-12.
