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Agronomy and Business Virtual Conference for Arable Growers

Various Dates

Online - Zoom

CAFRE together with UAS and UFU are once again hosting the annual Arable Conference over two webinars for the benefit of the arable sector.

Event 1- Understanding carbon in arable rotations: Tuesday 1st February, 8:00pm

Chair: William Irvine, UFU

Speakers and topics of discussion:

  • Dr Gary Lanigan, Teagasc – Carbon implications for Arable farming
  • Michaela Tener, CAFRE – Understanding Carbon Footprint Calculators
  • Simon Best, UK Arable Farmer of the Year 2021 – Establishing a Farm Carbon Footprint through the ARC Zero project.

Event 2- Nitrogen and biopesticides: Tuesday 8th February 2022, 8:00pm

Chair: Bruce Steele, UAS

Speakers and topics of discussion:

  • Dr Pete Berry, ADAS – Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency
  • Dr Roma Gwynn, Biorationale – The developing role of Biopesticides in Arable Production
  • Dr Martin Grantly-Smith, AHDB – Cereals and Oilseeds Sector
  • Bruce Steele, UAS Chair – UAS/UFU Arable Strategy Document

Registration is now open

These events require registration. You can choose to attend one or more of the webinars. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions.

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