NFU East Midlands’ second annual poultry conference will profile a wide range of issues 
from poultry diseases and renewable heating, to the political priorities of the day. The free event, at the Olde Barn Hotel, Marston, near Grantham NG32 2HT, on Wednesday 23 November, features industry speakers and producers, all providing valuable business-centred information for both egg and broiler producers.
Conference organiser, NFU’s regional policy adviser Carol Puddephatt, explains: “Our conference will appeal to producers who want a concentrated update on the issues facing the industry, including where we stand on progress on the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive. This thorny issue is causing considerable concern amongst our producers: the NFU view is that other EU countries’ must comply with the regulations from January or face commercial sanctions on their egg exports.
“On more technical and production matters, producers can learn more about identifying poultry diseases with Minster Vets, the wheat and soya markets with ABN and legal issues such as complaints on dust, noise and odour with NFU legal panel solicitors, Wilkin Chapman. The event has attracted top speakers on important issues and will provide an insight for producers into significant business issues.”
Places are still available for producers, please ring Laura Harrison on 01572 824250 or email laura.harrison@nfu.org.uk to book by Friday 18 November. The event runs from 11 am till 4pm on Wednesday 23 November, lunch and refreshments are provided. The conference is sponsored by ABN, Noble Foods and Sunrise Eggs. For more details, call NFU on 01572 824250.
Programme for the day
11.00 Charles Bourns, NFU’s national poultry board chairman - opening remarks
11.05 Erin Burns Market Analyst, ABN - wheat and soya market. It’s global - what happens in Chicago and South America will have an impact on the UK
11.45 Ian Johnson - indirect heating system, solar electric panels and mini heat recovery units.
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Kelly Watson, Chief Poultry Adviser - NFU Poultry Team activity on the Welfare of Laying Hens and an update on the potential to burn poultry litter.
14.00 Minster Vets - the main diseases found in birds in the last six months
14.30 Andrew Holt, Litigation Deptartment Lincolnshire’s Wilkin Chapman Solicitors - how to deal with serial complainants - noise, dust, odour
15.00 Panel Discussion - an opportunity to ask our experts questions on other poultry related issues.
15.30 Close - thank you to our speakers and sponsors ABN, Noble foods, Sunrise Eggs and Country Fresh Pullets Limited.
Notes to editors:
Press and media colleagues are welcome to attend the conference, please contact Alison Pratt at NFU East Midlands if you would like to attend, by telephoning 01572 824260 or 07773 761663, by Friday 18 November.
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