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ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKERS BUSINESS EXPO Wednesday 8th February
Please note: speakers, topics and timings are subject to change
09:00 – 10:30
DEBATE: REACHING NET ZERO IN AGRICULTURE SEMINAR ROOM 1
In 2019 the NFU set the ambitious target of achieving Net Zero emissions in agriculture by 2040. In this debate leading figures from across the agricultural, environmental and energy sectors will answer and discuss questions posed by the farmers and landowners present, covering steps involved and challenges faced.
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Tom Heap Journalist & Author specialising in farming and the Environment
Patrick Holden Founder & CEO, Sustainable Food Trust
Gavin Lane Vice-President, CLA
Harley Stoddart Head of Climate Mitigation Science, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Tom Bradshaw Deputy President, NFU
CHAIR
Katy Jo Stanton Senior Soil Health Farming Advisor, Soil Association
David Newton Product and Technical Manager, Timac Agro Conditioning soils to maximise fertility
Annie Leeson CEO, Agricarbon
Soil Carbon: Measure the Difference You Make
Billy Lewis Mixed Soil Farmer of the Year, Boycefield Farm
A look at the systems used by the 2022 Soil Farmer of the year
Rebecca Firth Soil Consultant, Hutchinsons Make your soil work for you
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11:10 – 12:20
SOIL HEALTH SEMINAR ROOM 2
This session will examine the essential role of healthy soil in sustainable food production and our environment, featuring insight and practical guidance on the main factors that impact its capability to function.
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