2018 Nuffield Ireland Annual Conference

Conference Programme

09.15 Registration and Tea/Coffee
10.00 Welcome Address - Geoff Dooley, Chairperson Nuffield Ireland
10.25 Presentations of scholar reports by the 2017 scholars
- Eamon Sheehan Microbial management and its importance in the Dairy and Beef industry
- Ed Payne Farmers responsibility to become more competitive and sustainable employers
- Owen Brodie The role Co-ops play in encouraging viable dairy farming, in marginal areas
11.30 Keynote address by Denis Brosnan Former Managing Director and Chairman of the Kerry Group.
- He has also held Chairman roles in many other business sectors including the equine, sport and healthcare sectors. He is chairman of Limerick 2030 Strategic Development and is a successful bloodstock breeder.
12.45 Lunch
2.00 Presentations of scholar reports by the 2017 scholars.
- Niall O'Regan Improving Nutrient Management and Protecting Water Quality
- Lorcan Allen A Licence to Farm - How Irish agriculture can maintain its social licence to operate
- Bryan Hynes Models for managing multiple dairy units in Ireland - Profitable dairy expansion
3.00 Workshop - Discuss key learnings and facilitate the Nuffield Network
4.00 Coffee Break
4.15 Workshop conclusions
4.35 Joint presentation by the 2018 scholars about their Global Focus Programme travels.
5.05 Address by Kevin Meadows (2011 Canadian scholar and Chair of Nuffield International)
5.15 Introduction of 2019 scholars
5.20 Final comments and wrap up

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