Speakers confirmed for NFU Scotland autumn conference at Ingliston on 24 October.
Enabling farmers and crofters to drive more profitability into their businesses through maximising their environmental credentials will be the focus of the NFU Scotland Autumn Conference on Thursday 24 October.
This free, in-person event is open to all members and will be held at The Pavilion at Ingliston, within the Royal Highland Showground, near Edinburgh.
The event will see a strong mix of politicians, industry experts, farmers, retailers and the whisky sector address the audience. NFU Scotland members are urged to register in advance for this free to attend event by 5pm on Tuesday 22 October using
NFU Scotland Chief Executive John Davidson said, “We know that the environmental credentials of Scottish farming and crofting are amongst the most respected worldwide. That is something our sector can be incredibly proud of, but how does that translate into the profitability and sustainability of those businesses?
“We are delighted to have attracted a tremendous mix of inspiring speakers from farming, research, politics, manufacturing and retailing to drive what will be a lively discussion and debate. I look forward to welcoming everyone who can attend the conference at Ingliston later this month.”
Notes to Editors
- NFU Scotland’s Annual Autumn Conference and Council Meeting will be held on Thursday 24 October at The Pavilion at Ingliston, Ingliston Road Ingliston EH28 8NB.
- The event will start with registration from 9.15am. It will conclude at 3.30pm. Lunch, serving local Scottish produce will be provided.
- Confirmed speakers to date are:
- Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie MSP.
- Respected farmer, researcher and policy expert on carbon within farming systems, Professor John Gilliland OBE.
- Operations Director at The Glenmorangie Company, Peter Nelson, who represents the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) on the board of Scottish Quality Cereals.
- 2023 Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year Cora Cooper, a first-generation farmer from East Ayrshire, looking after 3500 ewes.
- NFU Scotland President, Martin Kennedy.
- NFU Scotland Chief Executive, John Davidson.
- Other speakers from the retail and co-operative sectors and a programme to be confirmed later this week.
- Media wishing to attend the Autumn Conference can register directly using the link provided but in addition are asked to contact media@nfus.org.uk to confirm their attendance.
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Contact Bob Carruth on 0131 472 4006