Workshops & Debates

AgriLIVE Smithfield – Forum programme

Fri 1100	Securing future supply of red meat	THE BIG DEBATE – Main Theatre
	Bringing together key representatives from the supply chain, The Big Debate will focus on the greatest issue affecting our industry - future supply. Visitors are invited to join the discussion and hear how the panel, including a producer, processor and retailer, believe we should tackle challenges such as declining livestock numbers, cheap imports, price and profitability.	Panel includes: Alistair Mackintosh, Chairman of NFU livestock board Richard Ashworth, MEP David HughesProfessor of Food Marketing, Imperial College Stuart Thomson, EFFP (Chairman) Phil Hambling, British Meat Producers Association
Sat 1100	Green House Gas emissions, the next big challenge for the livestock industry?	WORKSHOP – Main Theatre
	Green House Gasses produced by the red meat sector are coming increasingly under public scrutiny and are one of the next big challenges for the industry. This RASE practice with Science group workshop will explain the true situation; the big reductions that have already been achieved and how future reduction in emissions can be made.	Dr David Garwes, Independent consultant specialising in livestock science. Mr Robert Kynaston Vice Chairman of LEAF
Fri & Sat 1200	Production Medicine Planning Sponsored by Merial Animal Health	WORKSHOP – Main Theatre
	Focusing on how the disease threat to UK farms is developing this workshop will provide practical advice on how to implement a low cost production medicine plan and avoid the expensive and potentially disastrous effects of disease.	Rob Drysdale BVM & S,MRCVS Westpoint Veterinary Group
Fri & Sat 1300	Financing the growth of your stock business Sponsored by Lloyds TSB Agriculture, AMC and Bank of Scotland	WORKSHOP – Main Theatre
	Case study lead, this workshop will help you focus on maximising the opportunities for investing in your farm business. Paul Westaway will explain how he has developed his beef rearing business to meet the needs of the end customer. Dick Mason will outline the importance of investing in your business in a planned and managed way, being customer focused and paying attention to detail to ensure future success.	Paul Westaway, Melview Farming Dick Mason, Agricultural Policy Director, Lloyds TSB Agriculture and Bank of Scotland
Fri & Sat 1400	Supply Chain Collaboration – A formula for success Sponsored by Waitrose, Dovecote Park & Dalehead foods	WORKSHOP – Main Theatre
	Looking at the beef and lamb integrated supply chain this workshop will help you identify how to get more money for your livestock, essential for any producer wishing their business to become competitive and efficient.	Duncan Sinclair, Waitrose Liz Rees, Lamb Supply Chain Kate Sutton, Beef Supply Chain
Fri & Sat 1500	Impact of TB on your Livestock Business Sponsored by Business Link West Midlands	WORKSHOP – Main Theatre
	This workshop will provide you with an overview of the TB situation in the UK, including how widespread TB really is; how accurate our diagnostic tests are and what the implications are of a TB vaccine. Come along and find out how the science relates to what is happening on your farm and what the potential costs of TB could be to your business.	Jayne Hope, Institute for Animal Health Terry Draycott, Business Link advisor
Fri 1500	Environmental income for your sheep enterprise	WORKSHOP – Seminar Room
	Generating from £4,000 to £18,000 a year, environmental payment could be a key income stream for your sheep business. Find out how your business can benefit and hear farmers who have experience of implementing Environmental Stewardship schemes.	Ross Evans, Natural England James Evans, Walcot Farm