DEFRA Farming Minister Mark Spencer

The Minister will make an address on farming government policy ahead of the upcoming election. Hear what he has to say and put your questions to him.

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Egg Outlook – helping you plan ahead

Get the low down from industry experts from different parts of the supply chain, on their predictions for the challenges and opportunities ahead for eggs. Chaired by Aimee Mahony, NFU Chief Poultry Advisor the Outlook forum will provide valuable insight for everyone in the egg sector.

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Farm Assurance Schemes – what the future holds for eggs and poultry

What does the future hold for poultry and egg assurance schemes? Join us to hear from RSPCA Assured, Red Tractor and BEIC as they outline where the schemes are headed and how they will work benefit the whole supply chain.

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Supporting today’s generation, inspiring the next

Hear future poultry industry ambassadors share their career journeys in the sector and outline why it is so important to support and encourage the next generation. Learn how initiatives like the NFU’s Poultry Industry Programme has opened up opportunities and developed key skills to support them in their current roles. Thursday includes - Zoetis-NFU Poultry Trainee of the Year award which celebrates inspiring individuals who are currently undertaking training in the poultry sector and actively developing their career. The award is judged on the progress made by relative newcomers to the industry, of all ages, through workplace training. It also looks at their plans to progress their careers. The 2023 award finalists are Emily Green, Stephanie Pedrick and Olivia Robinson, with the winner to be announced in Thursday 16th May session.

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Poultry Meat Outlook – expert insight for the year ahead

What should you be planning for? Industry experts share their outlooks for the year ahead. Hear what they see as the challenges and opportunities ahead for the poultry meat sector.

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Costings, contracts and fairness in the egg supply chain – BFREPA

This forum from BFREPA looks at the steps being taken to ensure that the producer losses and the resulting egg shortages of 2022-23 never happen again. ADAS explains how Industry leading costings are the foundations for a fairer, more sustainable egg production. These costings are increasingly used in egg supply agreements between producers and packers leading to increased transparency on margins. And Defra’s Head of Agriculture sectors will share the progress Government is making in improving producer contracts.

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Overview of the farming offer in England – DEFRA

Hear how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) can benefit your farming enterprise. Learn about the flexible and accessible grants available this year and how they are straightforward to apply for.

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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Policies for poultry and eggs

In this session officials from Defra and their partners in industry will outline what is available to poultry keepers through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, and how to get involved. Developed through careful co-design with vets, farmers, academics and other industry groups, the Pathway is designed to support keepers to continually improve the health, welfare and productivity of their flocks.

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Inspiring younger people to eat Pork: What do we know about consumers of the future and how do we reach them?

Gain an insight into Gen Z, the different ways of reaching them, what the industry is doing and how businesses can reach the consumers of the future.

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Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Policies for pigs

The forum will describe the full H&W Pathway and how the Vet Review links with the Endemics Program and Small and Large Grants that will reduce endemics diseases, provide financial support, and help available to farmers to improve the health and welfare and productivity of their livestock. This will underpin our high international reputation for health and welfare; show-case modern and efficient means of farming animals to high production standards; and support our ability to trade in new markets abroad.

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Pig Outlook – predictions for the year ahead

Hear industry experts talking about the outlook for the pigs and the challenges and opportunities they are planning for in coming year and further ahead.

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Keeping ASF out: What does the ASF contingency plan look like and how can you play your part in protecting the national herd?

If an outbreak happens, hear what you should do, the key focuses for your business and who is responsible for what. We will take you through what you can do to support your business and how the industry will need to work together.

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Pig Farm Assurance schemes – what the future holds

What does the future hold for pig assurance schemes? Join us to hear from both RSPCA Assured and Red Tractor as they outline where the schemes are headed and how they will benefit the whole supply chain.

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Reducing the environmental impact of pig farming on soil, water and slurry to enhance reputation

Hear how you can implement tangible benefits for your business from such a big subject. We will talk through the practicalities of choosing a Carbon calculator as well as what we’ve learnt from real-time projects and take a look at how baselining will help businesses in the future.

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Matching genetic improvements in pigs with nutritional solutions.

Dr Maria Walsh, Global Marketing Director, Swine. dsm-firmenich

Genetic improvements mean that the muscle, immunity and bone requirements of pigs are changing, and an adaptive nutritional approach can help avoid issues such as lameness, SINS, ear and tail necrosis and reduced performance. Monitoring and improving the bioavailable level of Vitamin D3 can be one step towards unleashing pigs’ full potential; where dsm-firmenich are bringing new services and solutions.

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Straw Crumb – the catalyst to cleaning up Agricultures dirty secret!

James Dorman, Co-Founder & Group CEO, 2050 Group.

Is Manure a resource or a waste? Could it become a commodity? There has never been more focus on agricultural manures and their management e.g. the ongoing pollution in the Wye Valley. In this seminar you will learn why straw crumb could become the solution to remove the burden and cost associated with manure management. 2050 Group has developed a product that has superior absorbency levels, improving animal welfare and it's free of charge! Come and learn why.

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Building the future of livestock protection: biosecurity in your hands.

Julian Sparrey, Technical Director, Livetec Systems & James Baxter, Free Range Egg Farmer.

Understand how the pig and poultry industries can better protect themselves from the financial and emotional impact of disease outbreaks. In this session, we will reflect on the scale of the challenge caused by disease, the importance of biosecurity and contingency planning and explain how Livetec's NEW digital platform makes biosecurity and emergency response more accessible for producers. Using the lessons learned from avian influenza, it will highlight how digital transformation can prepare for and prevent future disease threats, like African swine fever.

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Enhancing broiler welfare and performance through real-time monitoring.

Michael McCreesh, Veterinary Consultant, SenseHub Poultry & Nick Munce, Commercial Lead, SenseHub Poultry.

Discover how technology paired with data driven insights can enhance broiler health, welfare, and performance, driving supply chain transparency and traceability. This session uses real-life examples to showcase how technology that provides broiler welfare and environmental parameters in real-time has improved productivity and potentially sustainability at a farm level and throughout the supply chain.

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SOUNDTALKS®- listen to your farm.

Dr Rachel Crowe, Senior Brand Manager, Avian and Swine, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

SOUNDTALKS® is an innovative ‘listening’ system that provides early detection of, and alerts to, potential respiratory disease in pigs. SoundTalks® can detect problems up to five days earlier than human monitoring alone, allowing corrective actions to be taken sooner. Trials show that shortened disease episodes, combined with effective and optimised treatments, can contribute to reduced antibiotic use and improved productivity. The forum will give an overview of why it is unique, what the system comprises of, how the 24/7 real time monitoring can be of benefit and will include some results from its in-market use.

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Insects Unleashed: Turn an old shed into a Protein Factory

Larry Kotch, CEO, Flybox & Thomas Farrugia, CEO, Beta Bugs.

Insect farming is no longer a thing of tomorrow. It is happening today, commercially, on farms and in dedicated production sites. Join Beta Bugs and Flybox as we unveil an innovative approach to insect farming in our upcoming forum. Geared towards existing farmers, food producers, and waste management companies, this session will cover the essentials of insect farming, including its sustainability and profitability factors and how you can diversify into the sector. Get involved to gain valuable insights into effortlessly leveraging insect farming in your business. Learn how using modular farms, in conjunction with supply of juvenile larvae, makes insect farming an accessible, financially viable and environmentally sustainable business proposition. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved in our sector and learn about how you can produce a protein source that will underpin the sustainability of agriculture.

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Seeding the future: Strategies for next generation recruitment.

Tess Howe, Head of Policy and Partnerships, TIAH. Rob McGregor, Innovative Outdoor Pig Farmer, LSB Pigs (Wed). Mark Vining, BQP Assistant Breeding Farms Manager, Pilgrim's UK (Thurs) & Hugh Pocock, Director, Cultura Connect.

Facing labour shortages and the need for new skills in agriculture? Join TIAH's expert panel for a dynamic discussion on overcoming labour shortages and shaping the future of agriculture. Learn from industry leaders like Rob McGregor, Tess Howe, Mark Vining, and Hugh Pocock about attracting, training, and retaining the next generation. Discover innovative recruitment strategies and essential skills development to cultivate a resilient next-generation workforce. Gain practical insights and tools to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and sustainability in your agricultural business.

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Safe and efficient organic acids for sustainable animal nutrition production.

Demi de Beer, Technical Sales Manager, Animal Nutrition, Brenntag UK & Ireland.

Organic acids are widely recognized for their advantageous role as alternatives to AGPs. However, their inherent harsh properties pose potential risks to both producers and workers when utilized. Therefore, we would like to introduce our Neubacid Soft Solutions—a safe and softer solution for both farm and companion animals based on organic acids, promoting sustainability and offering a wide-range of benefits to animals, producers, and workers alike, while simultaneously safeguarding the equipment and hardware. Our formulations also incorporate ingredients sourced from sustainable origins. To further enhance the sustainability of our solution production, we have devised a CO2 Calculator to help producers measure and mitigate their carbon emissions effectively. These tools all form part of our holistic aim to provide safe solutions with uncompromised efficacy!

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Extracting value from poultry manure and agricultural waste streams – Pyrolysis – Biochar – CORCs – Heat/Power generation – Sustainability

Jules Marris, MD, Carbon Focus Engineering & Philipp Reichardt, Pyreg.

Biochar is widely recognized as a sustainable and effective method for capturing and storing carbon. Collaborating with the German manufacturer Pyreg, CFE has been exploring the use of poultry manure and agricultural waste streams as potential feedstock for Biochar production. Pyrolysis has the capacity to generate heat and power, reduce waste streams and generate revenue through biochar and CORC's. During the discussion, CFE's Managing Director, Jules Marris will cover the practical aspects of implementing pyrolysis in agricultural operations, while Pyreg's Saales Manager, Philipp Reichardt will delve into the financial benefits and address technical inquiries related to the pyrolysis process.

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Sustainability Hub Pub Quiz

Jake Davies, Editor, Poultry Network.

Join Poultry.Network and its Sustainability Hub partners to take part in our ‘Sustainability Hub Pub Quiz’. The questions will test your knowledge of the latest innovations in sustainable poultrymeat and egg farming, including new technology, production trends, and current events. There will be a chance to win fabulous prizes and, afterwards, an opportunity to network over drinks at our stand, just adjacent to the theatre.

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