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22 FEB 2024
Rothamsted Research

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

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden

Venue

Location and Parking

Rothamsted Research, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ

Getting there by train

Harpenden is 28 mins by Train from London St Pancras (adjoined with London Kings Cross). Taxis are available on arrival at Harpenden station. Rothamsted Research is Approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the station.

Getting there by car

From the M1 - Take J9 off the M1, follow the signs to Redbourn - go past the Hertfordshire County Showground on your right - at the roundabout take the first exit (left) and follow the B487 until the next roundabout - At the roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A1081, Rothamsted Research is signposted on your left.

Getting there by air

Luton Airport is 20 mins from Rothamsted Research. London Gatwick Airport is a 1-hour 15mins train journey away from Harpenden station. London Heathrow and London Stansted airports are approximately an hour’s drive from Rothamsted Research (dependent on traffic conditions).

Dietary Requirements

If your application is successful, please inform us of any dietary requirements two weeks prior to the event. You can contact us at our eventsandprojects email.

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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.