Registration from 9:30am

Programme

‘Tackling challenges in a post-Brexit market’

10:15am:  Official open from Scott Mann MP

10:35am:  Overview of current Defra priorities including farming policy, productivity, innovation and research and development – Tim Mordan, Deputy Director, Defra  

11:05am: Industry response to future challenges and the role of the Food and Drink Sector Council – Ian Rayson, Corporate Communications Director, Nestle and Head of Food and Drink Sector Council Secretariat 

The future economy

11:35am: Economic success factors on UK dairy farms – Edward Lott, Kite Consulting

11:55am: Economic success factors on global dairy farms and the future challenges of the effect of external risk factors on UK dairy farms – Brendan Horan, Moore Park

12:15pm:  Q&A panel session with the above economy featured speakers 

12:30pm: Lunch (1 hour) 

Are we delivering on Defra’s Clean Air Strategy?

1:30pm: What does the Clean Air Strategy mean for dairy farming? – Kate Morley, Policy Adviser on Climate Change and Agriculture, Defra

1:50pm:  The Clean Air Strategy – practical implications for my farm?  – David Ball, AHDB Dairy

2:10pm: What is being done to lower emissions in other sectors and can it be adapted into the dairy industry? – David Alvis

2:30pm: Q&A panel session with the above Clean Air featured speakers 

Consumer focus

2:45pm: The latest consumer trends, challenges & opportunities in Dairy – Rachel Cacioppo, Kantar World Panel

3:05pm: How are dairy trends impacting consumer behaviour and what work is the industry doing to transform the image of dairy products – Susie Stannard, AHDB Dairy

3:25pm:  ‘Every calf has a value’ – Arla Foods

3:35pm:  Q&A panel session with the above consumer featured speakers 

3:50pm: Closing remarks

4:00pm: Depart