Question Time Series 3 Plumpton College

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20 FEB 2025
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton BN7 3AE
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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

Dr Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson spent her early career working on farms, as a trainee auctioneer and in cattle breeding, before moving to into agricultural PR – first in a consultancy then as head of communications at the Milk Development Council.

Flavian Obiero

Flavian Obiero, also known as The Kenyan Pig Farmer, is a Kenyan-born farmer based in Hampshire. He has been working in agriculture for 14 years and has recently acquired a council farm together with his partner Nikki and son Noah.

Venue

Location and Parking

Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton BN7 3AE

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To get to the agri-food center, enter the campus on Wales Farm Lane. Take the first right and follow the road round to the Car Park entrance. Blue badge parking is located on the top right of the car park.

There will be signage to the entrance of the venue location, with facilities available for those with accessibility requirements.

What three words to Plumpton college campus entrance ///flock.passages.downs

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Regional sponsor

Lantra - Sponsor Question Time Plumpton College

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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FAQs

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.

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