OSR Masters Agenda 2019
Morning agenda
08.30
Breakfast & networking
09.00
Introduction to Sophi Taylor Centre
Simon Kightley, NIAB TAG
Introduction to the venue with a brief history and look at current research.
09.15
Introduction to OSR Masters
Karl Schneider, Farmers Weekly
09.30
Establishment pests: The key to controlling CSFB and slugs
Jenna Ross, CHAP
Sacha White, ADAS
Caitlin Willis, Rothamstead Research
Patricia Ortega-Ramos, Rothamstead Research
Peter Trickett, Fortshot House Farm
10.30
Networking break
10.50
Variety choice and companion cropping
Simon Kightley, NIAB TAG
Steve Klenk, Farmer
David White, Farmer
11.50
Farmers… you drive product innovation
John Sellers, Corteva
Afternoon agenda
12.20
Lunch & field-based discussion
Simon Kightley, NIAB TAG
Cheryl Turnball, NIAB TAG
Delegates will be guided through Sophi Taylor Centre’s trial plots and tour the research centre.
14.00
Question Time: Balancing the risk and reward of growing OSR in the UK
Karl Schneider, Farmers Weekly
Julis Smith, ADAS
Richard Reynolds, Aglian Water
Ryan Hudson, Velcourt
Panel discussion with farmer case studies led by audience questions exploring yield fluctuations and chemistry loss, targets for breeding and agronomy and impact of environmental conditions.
15.00
The role of bio stimulants in the agronomy of oilseed rape
Syed Shah, NIAB
15.45
Closing remarks
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