Striking the Right Balance
The IW Farming Conference brings together the best minds in farming and we’re proud to be part of it. BCM Wilson Hill are immersed in the rural sector – helping businesses adapt to change, seize opportunities and thrive is what we do.
We are delighted to be sponsoring the farming conference (taking place on 27th February 2025) at East Afton Farmhouse
Whether you are a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this event is for anyone with a passion for agriculture and its future. Join us for talks form industry experts, share your own experiences and connect with like-minded individuals.
Agenda
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Registration & refreshments
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening remarks
Graham Biss, Managing Director – Natural Enterprise
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Keynote speaker plus Q&A
Robert Shepherd, Director – Environmental Farmers Group
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Refreshments & comfort break
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
Panel Session 1 – The Future of Farming Subsidies
Direction of travel and ways to maximise benefit for farming businesses
Sponsored by Godwins Solicitors
Chaired by Robyn Munt – Wight Rural Hub Delivery Partner
Panel Members
1 Claire Robinson, Senior Countryside Adviser – NFU
2 TBC
3 Andy Guy Consulting
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Panel Session 2 – Farming in a Changing Climate
How climate change is impacting on the landscape and the role farms play as part of the solution to climate change
Sponsored by The Garlic Farm
Chaired by Tom Ormesher, Catchment Delivery Manager Southern Water
Panel Members:
1 Matthew Doran, Land Use Policy Adviser – CLA
2 Becca Osman – Warren Farm
3 Henrietta Goddard – Ellen McArthur Foundation
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch – cold buffet & dessert
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel Session 3 – Land Use on the Isle of Wight
An assessment of the competing uses of land and its impact
Sponsored by Forestry Commission
Chaired by James Attrill – BCM Wilson Hill
Panel Members:
1 Debbie Tann – HIWWT
2 Ollie Boulter – Local Planning Authority
3 Richard Williamson – IW Grain
4 Marjorie Glasgow – Ridge Green Energy
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Refreshments & comfort break
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 4 – Wight Rural Hub
Overview of Wight Rural Hub’s activities delivered for the benefit of island farmers, achievements to date and an outline of the future
Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Speaker – Robyn Munt – Wight Rural Hub Delivery Partner
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Closing remarks
Speaker: Robyn Munt – Wight Rural Hub Delivery Partner
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