Opening address - Can farming save the planet?

05 Mar 2025

10:00 - 10:45

Food & Nature

The opening panel will explore how sustainable, low-carbon agriculture is crucial for mitigating climate change and fostering a circular economy. It will also discuss how farmers hold the keys to delivering food and energy security through their role as food producers, countryside custodians and rural business owners

Chairperson

Kate Quilton, Journalist, producer, TV presenter

Speakers

Alison Morgan, Farming Enivironment Specialst and author

Jonathan Scurlock, Chief Adviser, Renewable Energy and Climate Change - National Farmers' Union

Olivia Midgley, Editor - Farmer's Guardian

Penny Atkins, CEO - IFEAA

David Hughes, Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing - Imperial College

The NFU is a proud partner of the show which is rapidly becoming a central event for low carbon farming. At a time when food and energy security are rightly high on everyone’s minds, the show provides targeted support for producing climate-friendly food, energy and fibre. There is a wealth of practical advice from experts on energy, environment, agri-tech and low emissions vehicles. It is an ideal opportunity for farmers to come together to explore opportunities and build resilient businesses.

Tom Bradshaw
Deputy President for the National Farmers Union (NFU)
I’m really impressed by the diversity of the audiences at LCA. There's a good mix of stalls and some are talking about really cool AgriTech, renewables, and massive power charges for vehicles.

Mhari Barnes
Water Resources East

Conference Programme 2025

Opening address - Can farming save the planet?

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