The Scottish Dairy Hub and Kite Consulting have secured a top-notch line up for their popular question and answer seminar at AgriScot, Scotland’s premier agricultural winter event being held at Ingliston, Edinburgh on 16 November 2022.

After a year’s absence, Becki Leach, Senior Consultant at Kite will be chairing this year’s debate which is in Seminar Room 1 and starts at 1.00pm.

The Scottish Dairy Hub and Kite will deliver an expert panel to discuss the issues of the day. Both organisations have joined forces again to put on a single event which will ensure key speakers will give an insight to the short and long-term outlook, opportunities, and challenges for Scottish dairy farmers. As in previous years, there will be an opportunity for dairy farmers and stakeholders to bring along their probing questions for the panel and listen to the latest market intel.

This year’s panel includes George Burgess, Director of Agriculture & Rural Economy at Scottish Government; Paul Savage, UK Agricultural Director at Arla Foods; Sarah Simpson, Farm Director & Agri-Policy Specialist, and journalist and market analyst Chris Walkland.   The panel has a wealth of experience on dairy issues at domestic, national, and international levels. Their knowledge and experience surrounding issues on Scottish agriculture, climate change, market forces, and dairy supply chains will ensure an insightful debate and make this a must attend event.

The Scottish Dairy Hub is encouraging dairy farmers to ask questions directly to the industry figures on the panel and farmers are encouraged to email info@scottishdairyhub.org.uk  in advance of the event. Mark your email AgriScot 2022.

Becki Leach, a senior consultant at Kite works across the dairy supply chain with farmers, processors, retailers, and allied industry, said: “There are some prominent issues on the horizon for dairy farmers in Scotland and this is a fantastic opportunity to understand and discuss these with an expert panel.”  

Notes for editors

• Full details on AgriScot 2022, taking place on 16 November, and the programme of events and seminars can be found at: https://agriscot.co.uk/
• The AgriScot Dairy Hub Seminar will run upstairs in seminar Room 1 (above main entrance), Highland Hall, Ingliston, at AgriScot from 1.00pm – 2.00pm and is free to attend. After the event, the audience are encouraged to have further discussions with Becki on the Kite exhibition stand in the main hall.
• Media are invited to attend, and more details are available from media@nfus.org.uk 
• NFU Scotland’s traditional debate on the future for Scottish agriculture, involving the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon MSP and NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy will take place at 11am.
  

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