Speakers include farm manager of Alexander and Angell, Roger Meadows, who will talk about how he manages his pig unit with numbers. Dr Emma Baxter, who has undertaken some of the most up-to-date and exciting research in piglet mortality in the past few years. David Hughes, Professor of Food Marketing at Imperial College London, who spoke at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference, will explain the management of his fresh produce and supply chain enterprises and draw comparisons with pig production and an instant ask the audience quiz will identify what measures the group has taken to be biosecure.
The event is on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at The Haycock, Wansford, PE8 6JA. To book a place please contact Radha Ray on 01908 844105, email: radha.ray@ahdbms.org.uk. Though the event is free, admission is by ticket only. Once you have registered the names of those who wish to attend, places will be reserved. Tickets will be sent in early March. The event starts at 2.00pm, tea and coffee will be available from 1.30pm. The event will close at about 6.30pm with a hot buffet. PIPR points will be awarded for people attending this event.