Forums

The popular programme of forums, sponsored by the NFU and Syngenta Bioline will once again be running in parallel with the event.  

The 2011 NFU and Syngenta Bioline Fruit Forums provided an opportunity to discuss and debate key issues, challenges and developments within the fruit industry.  They aimed to help businesses evolve and respond to opportunities within the market place.

All were welcome to attend the Forums.

2011 Forum Programme:

10.00am         The Polytunnel Planning Debate
Chair: Hayley Campbell-Gibbons, NFU Chief Adviser Horticulture and Potatoes
Speakers:
Ivan Moss, NFU Planning Policy Adviser
Neil Cockburn, soft fruit grower            

11.00am        Growing for Britain – securing a successful British Horticulture industry
Chair: Hayley Campbell-Gibbons, Chief Adviser, NFU Horticulture and Potatoes
Speakers:
Peter Kendall, President, NFU
Anthony Snell, Regional Horticulture Chairman, NFU


12.00pm        Availability and Sustainable Use of Pesticides
Chair: Richard GreatRex, Field Development Manager, Syngenta Bioline
Speaker:
James Clarke, Science and Business Development Manager, Soils, Crops and Water, ADAS


In conjunction with 'Vines to Wines' there is also a full programme of Vines to Wines seminars:

Chair: Roger Marchbank, Deputy Chair, UKVA

1.00pm         UK wine quality. So far so good; but now what?
David Cowderoy, wine maker and wine consultant

followed by: A New English Wine Estate – A Vision for the Future
Cameron Roucher, Rathfinny Estate

2.00pm        Vineyard Question Time        
Panellists:
David Cowderoy, wine maker and wine consultant
Cameron Roucher, Rathfinny Estate
Duncan McNeill, FAST
Chris Cooper, pesticides expert, UKVA