5 February 2025

Getting the food system right: from policy to production to processing

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SCI, London, UK

Prices start from £93.00

Early bird offer ends 12 December 2024

Synopsis

We invite you to be part of a transformative event with the focus on getting the food system right, from policy to production to processing, through sustainable farming and innovative food systems. Join industry leaders, farmers, academics, and food industry professionals as we explore the critical intersections of economics, food production, and the supply chain.

• Expert insights: gain knowledge from leading experts in economics, food production, and supply chain management.
• Practical knowledge: learn actionable strategies to implement in your own operations.
• Community building: network with peers passionate about creating a sustainable future.

A free to attend lecture will take place after the event: 17th APV Seligman trust lecture - Precision fermentation in food manufacturing. For more details and to register, you can visit the webpage.

Attendees

The event is intended to broker links between science, agriculture, and the food, nutrition and health industry, with a target audience of academics, students and early-career researchers across all these fields; stakeholders across the food chain including farmers, agricultural consultants and managers, food manufacturers and product developers, nutrition and health consultants and professionals, marketing and retailers; policy-makers; consumers and public who are seeking evidence-based information around regenerative farming.

Programme

Wednesday 5 February 2025

10:00: Registration and refreshments
10:25: Introduction and welcome
10:30: Food and Farming – Production in a changing policy landscape
Alex Stevens, NFU

Session 1: Economics of regenerative agriculture

: Chair: Louise Manning, University of Lincoln
10:50: Cultivations, Fuel and Yields: A carbon emissions case study on potato production
Iain Gould, Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology
11:10: The economic model: yield versus margin
Louise Manning, University of Lincoln
11:30: How can regenerative agriculture align with needs in the food chain?
Martin Collison, Collison Associates
11:50: Panel discussion
12:05: Refreshment break

Session 2 Food production innovations

12:30: Title to be confirmed
Hans Dobson, NRI (Integrated pest management)
12:50: The implications of a drive to net zero greenhouse gas emissions on farming
Paul Burgess, Cranfield (Soil)
13:10: Plant breeding: striving to hit constantly moving targets
Phil Howell, NIAB (Plant breeding)
13:30: Panel discussion
13:45: Lunch

Session 3 Supply chain dynamics

: Chair: Ewen Cameron, Baron Cameron of Dillington
14:30: Regenerating the food supply chain – opportunities and risks
Carole Wagstaff, University of Reading
14:50: Supply chain dynamics – the Nestlé perspective
Matthew Ryan, Nestlé
15:10: Food supply cluster
Speaker to be confirmed
15:30: Panel discussion
15:45: Networking reception
16:30: Conference close

17th APV Seligman trust lecture - Precision fermentation in food manufacturing. For more details and to register, you can visit the webpage.

Session 1: Economics of regenerative agriculture
Explore how government policies and incentive programs are shaping farm finance. Learn from experts about the broader economic impacts and the potential for sustainable profitability in agriculture.

• Government policies and incentives
• Farm finance strategies
• Economic impact of regenerative practices

Session 2: Food production innovations
Discover cutting-edge practices in food production that prioritize sustainability and health, from advanced pest management techniques to soil health improvement and plant breeding innovations. Gain practical insights that you can apply to enhance productivity while maintaining ecological balance.

• Sustainable pest management
• Soil health and fertility
• Plant breeding for resilience

Session 3: Supply chain dynamics
Understand the complexities of the supply chain in the context of regenerative agriculture. This session addresses everything from processing to retail, emphasizing the importance of a transparent and efficient supply chain that supports sustainable practices. Learn how to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities within the regenerative supply chain.

• Processing and value addition
• Retail strategies for sustainable products
• Supply chain transparency and efficiency

Exhibition and sponsorship

Please click here for the pack and email conferences@soci.org letting us know which package you are interested in.

Call for posters

Contributions are invited from early-stage researchers and PhD students, the objective being to identify posters which best explain the outcomes of the research, and also in the context of the potential application of the results by the industry and consumers. An abstract of maximum 250 words (excluding title, author names, affiliations, references or figure captions) should be sent to conferences@soci.org by Friday 10 January 2025 with the subject line “Getting the food system right - poster submission”. An abstract template can be downloaded here.

There will be voucher prizes of £100 for 1^st place and £50 for 2^nd place. The 1^st place winner will additionally be awarded with the opportunity to publish their poster in JSFA as well as JSFA Reports.

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Fees

Early bird - ends Thursday 12 December 2024
SCI/RSC* Member - £93
Non-member - £148
SCI/RSC* Student Member - £43

After early bird
SCI/RSC* Member - £143
Non-member - £198
SCI/RSC* Student Member - £73

*RSC members should enter the Event discount code EJRPEST689 and select "Guest member" under the section member type. Delegates will be contacted for their membership number after successful registration.

*RSC student members should enter the Event discount code EJRPEST689S and select "Guest member" under the section member type. Delegates will be contacted for their membership number after successful registration.

All registrations will automatically receive a confirmation within 24 hours of registering for the event. Should you not receive written confirmation of your booking, please email conferences@soci.org.

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Organising committee

Mark Botting, Fruit Advisory Services
David Cameron, De Sangosse
James Garratt, Enviresearch
Louise Manning, University of Lincoln
Peter Reineck, SCI Agrisciences Group
David Withall, Rothamsted