All former #Niab CEOs have a portrait, and Prof Tina Barsby's was unveiled in July. #NiabHighlights2025

In a landmark moment for UK crop science, the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 finally came into force in November. #NiabHighlights2025

Niab's continues to be at the forefront of soft fruit research with delegates hearing about our latest research findings at the 2025 Soft Fruit Day. #NiabHighlights2025

Niab welcomed over 1000 visitors to its various arable open days and specialist events in May and June, from Norfolk to Hampshire, Herefordshire to Co Durham. #NiabHighlights2025

Niab welcomed Belinda Clarke and Richard Taylor to the Niab Board. #NiabHighlights2025

At Cereals in June, we awarded Mascani winter oats the Niab Variety Cup. After 21 years on the AHDB Recommended List it is a worthy winner. #NiabHighlights2025

Niab welcomed 55 fruit agronomists to East Malling in September to demonstrate the results of our latest fruit research. They discussed topics such as pest control, commercial trials and vineyard cover cropping ➡️https://ow.ly/c1gg50XNBCQ #NiabHighlights2025

Niab’s Crop Transformation work is part of a major exhibition at the Science Museum. Future of Food features living tissue culture exhibits produced by Niab and a video of Niab staff explaining the process of genetic transformation➡️https://ow.ly/kSS750XNBoW #NiabHighlights2025

Niab hosted the annual Controlled Environment Users’ Group conference at East Malling in September, demonstrating fruit research in TCEA conditions. #NiabHighlights2025

The Niab stand at Cereals saw 130 crop plots, 25 crop species, 211 plot boards, 54 posters, 49 staff, 30 flags, 1,100 cups of tea, coffee and squash, 1,000 bacon rolls, 2 tractors, 1 plot drill, 1 fertiliser spreader, 1 Variety Cup, 1 soil hole, and thousands of visitors. #NiabHighlights2025

Niab and British Apples and Pears Ltd presented a technical event for apple and pear growers in February with 80 in attendance and 110 live streaming. #NiabHighlights2025

Back in January, Niab was raising the profile of agri-science as part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture agri-science week. The week showcased research and innovation in agriculture, with a new report out now: https://ow.ly/3z5s50XNAyF #NiabHighlights2025

As we head towards Christmas and 2026, we'll be sharing some highlights from 2025 over the festive period. We've got some favourites picked by Niab staff from another busy year as we put plant science in practice. Keep an eye out over the next few days... #NiabHighlights2025