Chaired by NFU Vice-President, Guy Smith, this session will cover current issues regarding plant protection products, with a specific focus upon; glyphosate, neonicotinoids and maximum residue levels. In addition to examining the impacts of Brexit upon current crop protection methods, the briefing will also assess the impacts the potential loss of such products may cause for specific crops, as well as agricultural and affiliated industries as a whole.
Date: Thursday 28th September
Location: The Barn, Farmers Fayre, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Time: 10:30am – 3:15pm
The agenda will cover:
- Welcome and Introduction – Guy Smith, NFU Vice President
- Scene Setting/ Overview of Plant Protection – Emma Hamer, NFU Senior Plant Health Adviser
- Glyphosate – the re-approval process, where to from here? - Mark Buckingham, Monsanto
- Maximum Residue Levels (MRL’s) - what are they, how are they measured, and what do they mean for consumers? - Chris Hartfield, NFU Senior Regulatory Affairs Adviser
- Neonicotinoids - current evidence and the Commission’s proposal to extend restrictions to non-flowering crops – Chris Hartfield, NFU Senior Regulatory Affairs Adviser
- Crop Protection Post-Brexit - an opportunity? Or more of the same? – Ali Capper, NFU Horticulture Chairman
- Communications Perspective – Chris Pryke, NFU Communications Manager
- Open Discussion
To reserve your space, or for any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Rm9vZENoYWluRm9jdXNAbmZ1Lm9yZy51aw==
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, please reserve your place by Monday 18th September.