With farming and food now expected to play a pivotal role in leading the local economy out of recession, the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) is asking the question: can the Agri-Food Industry contribute £5 billion to the Northern Ireland’s economy? Courtesy of its 2012 annual conference NIIAS has lined up three key speakers well capable of providing the answer to the aforementioned question. They are key policy makers and opinion formers within the local agri food industry, making this year’s conference a must attend event for Institute members and those with a professional interest in agri food affairs.