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NEW AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE
Smart Solutions to the Soil and
Water ChallengeTuesday 13th November 2012
Stoneleigh ParkWarwickshire
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This dynamic conference style event will provide you with a thought provoking insight into the issues facing the whole supply chain and the on-farm, practical solutions for both now and in the future.
Soil & water LIVE is a new business event designed to help British agriculture meet the challenges of farming in today’s changing climate.
Soil and Water LIVE will cover:• Challengestoproduction–water supply, flood & drought
• Water abstraction & storage
• Water trading
• Irrigation
• Drainage
• Soil structure, cultivation & fertility
• Plant genetics & breeding
• Arable & livestock specific workshops
• Technology & innovations of the future
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Headline debate
The Value of WaterWith an influential panel, the headline debate will hear how different members of the supply chain value water, giving delegates a unique insight into the complex picture of water availability and demand in the UK. The panel will discuss what needs to change across the supply chain to secure UK food production in the face of challenges such as flood, drought and reduced water availability on farm. Panellists include:• Professor Tim Benton, Global FoodSecurityProgrammeChampion• Jean Spencer, Regulation Director, Anglian Water• David Wilkinson, Senior Director European Agriculture,PepsiCo• Meurig Raymond, Deputy President, NFU
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Professor Tim Benton, Global Food SecurityProgrammeChampion,will open the conference with an overview of the challenge for British Farmers to produce more with less and the impact an increasingly unpredictable climate is going to have on food production in the future.
Technical WorkshopsA choice of technical afternoon workshops will offer practical advice for farmers to take home to their own businesses and an insight into the science and technology which potentially holds the key to producing more with less.
Keynote speaker
Professor Tim Benton
This is your chance to have your say and get involved in the water debate for British Agriculture.
Workshop Selector*
Delegates can choose which workshops they attend in each of the three afternoon sessions.
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Workshop session 1 (choice of 3 workshops)
Future of water trading & abstractionJean Spencer, Anglian WaterPaul Hammett, NFU
Boosting arable soil productivityRon Stobart, NIAB TAG Robert Barnes, Farmer
Land drainage & maximising soil potentialRob Burtonshaw, Farm Services Ltd
Workshop session 2 (choice of 3 workshops)
The future for irrigationDr Mark Else, East Malling Research MarkPettigrew,PepsiCo
Livestock soil challengesDrBruceBall,SAC
Plant genetics - the key to producing more with lessDr Eric Ober, Rothamsted
Workshop session 3 (choice of 3 workshops)
Investing in water storageRobert Orford, Miles WaterAndrewAlston,Farmer&Consultant
Soil Biota – harnessing the earth’s biological engine ProfessorKarlRitz,CranfieldUniversityJo Franklin, Agronomist & Hertfordshire Farmer
Keeping soil in the FieldPhilippaMansfield,CSFpartnershipsJamie Letts, Environment AgencyStevenBailey,CatchmentSensitiveFarming
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Secure your seat NOW by booking onlineDelegate places are limited and bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. Tickets cost £82.00 per person ex vat and include:
• Refreshments & Lunch• Delegate programme• Free parking• Choice of afternoon workshops• 12 months RASE membership
RASE members are entitled to a special discounted rate of £52.00 ex vat.
NFU members are entitled to £10 off the full ticket price.
Simply quote your RASE or NFU membership number at the time of booking.
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DirectionsSoil & Water LIVE takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, located approximately half way between CoventryandWarwickandissignpostedofftheA46.Alternatively use CV8 2LG in your sat nav.
Contact usShould you have any queries about the event please call 02476 858 284 or e-mail [email protected]
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