Location & date:
Harper Adams University

This event took place on 02 Feb 2023
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A series of LIVE regional debates

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 likeminded peers in the industry.

Meet the QuestionTime host

Voice of the Farmers Weekly podcast and projects editor, Johann Tasker, is taking to the stage to host our new Question Time live show.

A long-standing and integral member of the Farmers Weekly team, he has been reporting and analysing the impact of government policy on agriculture – and how it affects farm businesses – for more than 20 years.

Most recently he has led our agricultural transition and farm safety (Dying to Feed You) projects alongside production of the weekly podcast with co-host Hugh Broom.

Running order:

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

Speakers

Olly Harrison

Olly Harrison has been filming and uploading a video diary to YouTube for more than 900 days, sharing his duties and farming journey with the wider public.

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Vicki Hird

Vicki Hird MSc FRES is an award winning expert, author, strategist and senior manager working on environment, food and farming issues for over 30 years.

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Professor Michael Lee

Professor Michael Lee FRSA is an expert in sustainable livestock systems, defining their role in securing global food security...

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Rt Hon Mark Spencer

Mark Spencer was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 7 September 2022.

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Venue

Location and parking:

Harper Adams University Campus, Shropshire, TF10 8NB

The campus is situated off the B5062 from Newport to Shrewsbury. Parking on campus is free for visitors. Please park in the ‘Staff/Visitor Car Park’ or the ‘Weston Car Park’. Please refer to the campus map for the location: Campus Map (harper-adams.ac.uk).
Getting there by train: Although Telford Central is the closest train station to Harper Adams, you may find more direct trains to Stafford or Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury has a bus service that stops at the campus, or you can get a taxi from any of these stations.

Accessibility:

Disabled car parking is available at the ‘Weston Car Park’ which is closest to the venue. Alternatively, this is also available at the following Car parks: QMH, Bamford Library, Foulkes Crowther Building, Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre car park and limited spaces at rear of the Main Building. Please refer to the campus map for locations: Campus Map (harper-adams.ac.uk).
Disabled toilets are located in the Main Building, Bamford Library, Queen Mother Hall, Foulkes Crowther, Faccenda, Weston and Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre. Lifts are available in most buildings.
If you have any special access requirements please email Amy.Parsons-Dempster@markallengroup.com by Friday 27th January and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.

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Sponsors

Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank is delighted to support the Farmers Weekly Question Time. In what continues to be a challenging time for the agriculture sector, addressing the key issues and questions that farmers have, will help the sector take advantage of opportunities and achieve the best results.

You can find out more about how we are continuing to support the sector at lloydsbank.com/agriculture

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AB Agri

As Britain’s farmers rise to the challenge of producing responsible, high-quality food to feed our nation - without upping the price… AB Agri is thrilled to be supporting this opportunity to discuss and debate the topics that matter most.

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FAQ's

How do I submit a question to the panel?

You can submit a question whilst filling out the registration form. However, we cannot guarantee that your question will be asked as our panel selects the questions prior to the event. At the venue, you will have the opportunity to ask a question live.

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.