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Question Time

Live debates on key agricultural topics

Quiz the speakers

Fantastic opportunity to put your questions forward and hear what the speakers have to say.

A series of regional LIVE debates

Policy makers and influential figures will be talking about key agricultural topics and current affairs that are relevant to your region.

Networking opportunity

Following the event, there will be an evening drinks reception where you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers in the industry.

Farmers Weekly QuestionTime

Farmers Weekly Question Time gives farmers the opportunity to speak directly with top politicians and industry leaders on issues affecting UK agriculture.

Farmers face huge challenges, such as rising input costs, volatile markets, unpredictable weather and declining support payments.

Question Time will give farmers a voice to raise these topics with the panel. The four events will be filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Each debate will be covered in Farmers Weekly and FWi, with features, podcasts, and on-demand video.

Running order for all Question Time events:

  • Registration: 17:30
  • Live QuestionTime: 18:00 - 19:15
  • Drinks reception: from 19:15

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Upcoming events

FEBRUARY
22

Rothamsted Research

Rothamsted Research
West Common
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2JQ
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Past events

JANUARY
11

The Great Yorkshire Showground

Regional Agricultural Centre,
Great Yorkshire Showground,
Railway Road,
Harrogate,
HG2 8NZ
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NOVEMBER
27

Welsh Winter Fair

Welsh Winter Fair,
Llanelwedd
Builth Wells
LD2 3SY
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OCTOBER
19

Newcastle University Campus

Newcastle University,
Agriculture Building
King's Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LB
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MAY
11

Royal Agricultural University Campus

Royal Agricultural University,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
GL7 6JS
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APRIL
20

John Innes Centre

Norwich Research Park,
Norwich,
NR4 7UH
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MARCH
2

SRUC Oatridge Campus

SRUC Oatridge,
Ecclesmachan,
Broxburn,
West Lothian,
EH52 6NH
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FEBRUARY
2

Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University Campus,
Edgmond,
Newport,
Shropshire,
TF10 8NB
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FEBRUARY
22

Rothamsted Research

Rothamsted Research
West Common
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2JQ
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Sponsors

TIAH

TIAH is agriculture and horticulture’s professional body. As the home of skills and careers support, TIAH helps people and businesses to fulfil their potential, and the industry to thrive.

Launching its membership services in 2024, TIAH will be the gateway to all the tailored advice and practical tools needed to pursue a rewarding career in an exciting industry.

Through TIAH, individuals and businesses will be empowered to demonstrate their professional credentials through continued professional development and record keeping.

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Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is an international solar business. We develop, finance, build and operate utility-scale solar power projects through smart and sustainable solutions.

Since 2010 we’ve been partnering with UK landowners on solar projects, providing secure, long-term income for farms and rural businesses looking to diversify their operations.

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond solar – we’re creating projects that benefit the local environment and provide multi-land-use opportunities, as well as providing sustainable and affordable energy to businesses and communities throughout the UK.

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FAQ's

If I am not able to attend can someone go in my place?

Yes, but you need to inform us at least 24 hours before.

How do you select panel members?

We aim to select a panel of influential figures within the agricultural industry who have a broad range of views, knowledge, and experience. Where possible we try and select panellists who are relevant to the area in which the event is taking place.

How do you select audience?

To make the audience diverse and to ensure a range of different views and opinions are reflected, we try to select audience members of varying age groups and occupations. The successful audience members will be contacted by a member of the Farmers Weekly team and asked to provide two questions for the panel.

Will there be a drinks reception?

Following the event, there will be an evening drinks reception where canapes and light refreshments will be provided.

Is the event free to attend?

Yes, the event is free to attend, however you do need to apply to be a member of the audience.