Question Time Series 3 Northern Ireland

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29 AUG 2024
Glenavon House Hotel, 52 Drum Road , Cookstown, Northern Ireland, BT80 8JQ

Meet the Question Time host

Voice of the Farmers Weekly podcast and projects editor, Johann Tasker, is taking to the stage to host the third series of our 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 Dying to Feed You farm safety projects alongside production of the weekly podcast with co-host Sandy Kirkpatrick.

Running order:

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

Speakers

Bronagh O’Kane

Bronagh O’Kane returned to the family farm in Co Tyrone after a career in the RAF as an aircraft mechanical technician on fighter jets.

Prof John Gilliland

John Gilliland, is a willow and livestock farmer from Northern Ireland, whose farm has independently been verified to be “Beyond” Net Zero, today.

John McLenaghan

John McLenaghan is from County Derry/Londonderry, and has a suckler beef and egg enterprise, in addition to a wind turbine and biogas plant.

James Orr

James Orr is the director of Friends of the Earth, Northern Ireland and an honorary professor for the Natural & Built Environment, Queens University Belfast.

Jude McCann

Jude McCann is the chief executive officer of the Farming Community Network.

Having grown up on a small family farm in mid-Ulster, Northern Ireland, Jude has significant expertise within agriculture and, in particular, the farm support sector.

His academic experience has provided him with a global perspective of agriculture and expertise, particularly related to welfare and social issues in farming communities.

Michael Meharg

Michael farms 600 acres of high-nature-value land in the Lough Neagh basin with a herd of Irish Moiled Cattle which are used used in conservation grazing.

Michael sees 'nature' as a profit centre on their farm and works as a facilitator within the Lough Neagh Environmental Farming Group Project which supports a cluster of around 200 members farming in a nature-positive way around the shores of the Lough.

Venue

Location and Parking

Glenavon House Hotel, 52 Drum Road , Cookstown, Northern Ireland, BT80 8JQ

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Regional sponsor

Lantra - Sponsor Question Time Northern Ireland

Lantra helps the land-based and environment industries meet their skills needs. In a sector which is dominated by small and micro businesses, we work in partnership with employers, industry bodies and other educational providers to:

  • Understand industry skills and workforce needs through research and insight
  • Attract, develop, and retain a diverse and competent workforce
  • Train people to work safely, productively, and sustainably
  • Encourage and support a commitment to lifelong learning

Lantra promotes land-based careers and continuing education to diverse audiences and is committed to developing approaches to bring in new entrants and address the acute labour shortages in agriculture.

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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.