Location & date:
John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park

This event took place on 20 April 2023
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A series of LIVE regional debates

Key agricultural topics

SRUC Oatridge Campus 2nd March 2023

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

Dr Simon Griffiths

Simon studies height and flowering time in bread wheat and the genes which control the interaction between these traits...

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Jerome Mayhew

Jerome was as a Barrister and subsequently went on to help build ‘Go Ape!’ into a successful tourism business...

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Rob Mutimer

Rob is an outdoor pig farmer in Norfolk. The family farm has 700 outdoor sows, the progeny of which are finished in four...

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Christine Tacon CBE

Christine Tacon CBE was appointed Chair of Assured Food Standards, which operates the Red Tractor Assurance scheme.

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Daniel Zeichner

Daniel Zeichner was elected to Parliament as MP for Cambridge in May 2015, and has been serving on the Labour frontbench as...

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Venue

Location and parking:

The John Innes Centre 
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7UH

Getting there by car:

The John Innes Centre is on the Norwich Research Park, Zone 2. It is located to the east of Norwich, and it is best to approach from the Watton Road (B1108). The Norwich Research Park is well signposted.

Parking:

There is ample onsite parking at the Norwich Research Park Zone 2 where the John Innes Centre is based, and this will be free after 4pm. Park in any unnumbered bay.

Getting there by public transport:

Norwich has a direct train line to London and Cambridge. The John Innes Centre is 5 miles from Norwich train station.

Accessibility:
  • 15 wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium
  • Three ground-level toilets
  • Blue Badge spaces are available by the John Innes Centre reception, with a further six Blue Badge spaces in the Norwich Research Park car park
  • A hearing loop is fitted in the auditorium and is “on” only when AV equipment is in use

    • Unfortunately, there is no lift or ramp to the gallery area, only stairs. All other areas are accessible.

    If you have any special access requirements email us before your visit and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

    amy.parsons-dempster@markallengroup.com

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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.