We’re proud to be hosting a 6th Form Workshop to explore the world-wide importance of livestock farming, organised in collaboration with Llanfyllin High School. We have some outstanding speakers who are passionate about International Farming. The event will be held on 9th December 2016 At Llanfyllin High School, Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5BJ
AGENDA
08.45 Coffee and registration
09.00 Introduction Deputy Headteacher
09.05 Message from Glyn Davies, MP
SESSION 1
09.15 Livestock farming and animal science Prof Liam Sinclair (Harper Adams University)
09.40 Discussion
09.45 Reducing environmental impact of livestock Dr Jon Moorby (Aberystwyth University)
10.10 Discussion
10.15 Importance of upland livestock farming John Yeomans (Llwyn y Brain Farm, Adfa, Newtown)
10.30 Discussion
10.35 Career opportunities in Agriculture Catherine Bennett (Co-op)
10.50 Fairtrade and gender equality Ffion Storer Jones (Fair Trade Wales)
11.05 Discussion of C Bennett & F Jones presentations
11.10 Coffee
SESSION 2
11.30 Postgraduate research projects PhD students from tropical countries
13.00 Lunch
SESSION 3
13.20 Informal discussion on various issues including topics not covered in Session 1, e.g. integrated crop-livestock farming in tropics (Dr Tim Smith, Dolen Ffermio); increasing prolificacy of sheep in India (Lorna Brown, Dolen Ffermio PhD students, Delegates and some speakers from Session 1
15.00 CLOSE
If you have any questions about the event contact Emyr Owen on 01691 656961