Sustainable Agriculture Conference 2022

Date:

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022 - 09:15

Location

The M Shed

Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd

Bristol

BS1 4RN

Our Sustainable Agriculture Conference is returning this June with a day that brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss Natural Capital, Regenerative Agriculture and Agri-Tech. The conference is part of #sustainableBristolweek when three key events will highlight the importance of collaboration in mitigating the effects of the climate emergency. These events will provide opportunities for knowledge-sharing, networking and planning for the future in terms of accelerating our joint efforts in reaching Net Zero.

Ticket prices

£50 per person
£20 per person, concessionary rate for education providers, charities and start-ups

We have partnered with Avon Needs Trees to plant a tree for every place booked!

The day will include:

Time	Speaker
09.15-09:45	Arrival & networking
09:45-10:10	Welcome from Rachel O'Connor and Ben Sharples, Michelmores
10:10-10:40	Tim Martin, Farm Wilder Cuckoos, Fritillaries and Egrets - using wildlife to engage consumers in regenerative farming
10:40-11:10	John Hays, Deep Branch Biotech A protein solution to help transition to Net Zero
11.00-11:20	BREAK
11:20-11:50	Beccy Wilebore, Natural Capital Research Natural capital: how to baseline, enhance, report and monitor through time
11:50-12:20	Richard Small, Inspro Bio conversion of food ‘waste’, on-farm, using insects to produce poultry feed
12:20-12:55	Alexa Culver, Environment Bank and Ben Sharples, Michelmores
12:55-13:10	Running mic introductions and afternoon structure explained
13.15 – 14.15	LUNCH
14:15 – 15:15	Workshop A: Natural Capital: Ecosystem Services in Practice Mari Sibley, Forestry Commission Alexa Culver, Environment Bank Ben Sharples, Michelmores Beccy Wilebore, Natural Capital Research
14:15 – 14:45	Workshop B: Intellectual Property Essentials for the Agri-Tech Sector Helen Henderson, Withers & Rogers David Thompson, Michelmores
14:45 – 15:15	Workshop C: An Introduction to the Agriculture Act 2020 and the Environment Act 2021- What agri-businesses need to know Rachel O'Connor, Chloe Vernon-Shore and Vivienne Williams, Michelmores
15:15 – 15:45	Q & A with speakers and panellists
15:45 – 16:00	Round up of the day

Please note: You will be able to choose to attend either workshop A or workshop B &C which will run consecutively.

If you wish to book please clink the link below. You will be sent an invoice once you have booked.

Sustainable Agriculture Conference | RSVP Blank (michelmores.com)

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