Operating in the new norm

This online event will provide you with an opportunity to hear from international speakers as we host a panel debate.

Our guests will discuss how their businesses have adapted to ensure continued production and performance throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and what future measures they plan to take to build resilience into their businesses.

We’ll also find out what they anticipate being some of the future opportunities and challenges, and what we can learn from New Zealand, where they have been farming without subsidies and with differing trade deals for several years.

Meet the panel

Jeff Grant

Jeff Grant is a New Zealand sheep, beef and deer farmer and former Member of Parliament. Jeff is currently involved in governance on the land and water reforms, including impacts of climate change policy on New Zealand farming. 

Rob Ward

Rob is a 2008 Nuffield Scholar, during which he researched the future of innovation in food retail. Today, he both advises the UK DiT on the future of international AgriTech business and how the UK can lead in this sector. 

Phil Bicknell

Phil is AHDB's Market Intelligence Director. He is an agricultural economics graduate from Reading University and has worked in agri-economic/food roles for the British Potato Council, the USDA and Bidwell’s. 

The real success of this event relies on your input to drive the debate. What do you want to ask our panel? Please submit any questions you would like to put to the panel when you register.

You’ll also be able to debate with fellow AgriLeaders via the chat function, which proved popular during our event in March.

Register using the booking link above or get in touch if you have any questions.