Agronomy and Business Conference for Arable Growers 2024

Thursday 25th January 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm
CAFRE, Greenmount Campus, Antrim

This all-day conference jointly organised by CAFRE, the Ulster Arable Society and Ulster Farmers’ Union, will update arable growers on current agronomy and business management issues.

This all day conference will update arable growers on current agronomy and business management issues focusing on crop production in a changing climate.

Cost: £30 (£35 if booked after 19th January 2024)

Agenda

9.00am: Registration

SESSION 1: Chaired by UAS

9.30am Welcome / introduction  – Barclay Bell (UAS  Chairman)
9.40am Keynote address – Matt Dempsey (IFJ)
10.10am European Update – Jenny Brunton (NFU) 

BREAK Tea/coffee & scone 10.45am – 11.10am  

SESSION  2: Chaired by CAFRE

11.10am Session 2 introduction – Don Morrow (CAFRE)
11.20am Manures in Arable Rotations Project – Lisa Black (AFBI)
11.50am Biological Farming a Practical Experience – Ed Horton (SS Horton) 
12.20am AHDB Levy Update – Ken Boyns (AHDB)

LUNCH
12.40pm UAS AGM OR LUNCH & workshop on Agricultural Road Traffic Rules
12.50pm UAS members lunch 

SESSION 3: Chaired by UFU

1.50pm Session 3 introduction – John McClenaghan (UFU)
2.00pm Role of Varietal Disease Resistance –  Siobhan Hillman (AHDB)          
2.30pm Grass Weed Resistance in Ireland – Vijaya Bhaskar  (Teagasc)
3.10pm Panel question and answer session – Facilitated by Andy Doyle ( IFJ)
3.50pm Conference close                                                          
4.00pm Afternoon tea/coffee

Registration is now open

Everyone is welcome. Places are restricted and registration is essential.

If you have difficulty booking online, please contact UFU HQ on 028 9037 0222. Note: Places cannot be reserved and payment in full is required at the time of booking by credit or debit card. 

For further information on conference speakers or facilities/access queries contact:  CAFRE KT admin on 02894426790 or  Email: kt.admin@daera-ni.gov.uk