The conference will take place on 9th November 2022 at the Hilton Templepatrick.
The conference will focus on linking key challenges and opportunities, and associated recent scientific developments, which are expected to have significant implications for the local and global agri-food and environmental sectors.
The conference programme will be presented by a number of AFBI’s leading scientists alongside internationally renowned specialists. The key topics to be covered include:
- Leading innovations to enhance sustainability and circularity within the NI agri-food industry;
- The role of animal health in achieving our environmental goals; and
- Optimising ecosystem services from our land and seas.
This is your chance to hear about the latest developments in science and how these will shape the future of the local and global agri-food industry and our environment.
PROGRAMME
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Full speaker biographies are available by clicking here (internal link)
Sinead Waters
(Teagasc, Animal & Bioscience Research Department)
"Evaluation and development of feed additives to reduce enteric methane emissions from ruminants"
Philip Skuce
(Moredon Research Institute)
"Linking animal health to environmental footprint"
Lisa Norton
(UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology)
"Thinking holistically about approaches for future farming and the environment"
Registration is NOW OPEN.
For further information, please contact corporate.comms@afbini.gov.uk
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