Climate change: The challenges and opportunities for farmers, food production and the environment
BCPC Seminar 2020
Session 1:
Introduction by Stephen Howe, BCPC Chairman, and Parliamentary Undersecretary of State at DEFRA, Rebecca Pow, MP
Session 2:
Reaching net zero agricultural emissions by 2040 - 10 years ahead of the UK target, Dr Ceris Jones, NFU Climate Change Advisor
Session 3:
The impact for UK crops and cropping patterns, Prof. Steven Penfield, Group leader - Genes in the Environment, John Innes Centre
Session 4:
Reducing fertiliser's carbon footprint to benefit crops and the environment, Mark Tucker, Business Development Manager & Head of Agronomy, Yara UK
Session 5:
Reaping the rewards of climate change for the UK fruit sector, Ross Newham, Operations Director, NIAB EMR
Session 6:
Discussion Q&A with all panellists