History : Download the 2011 Show Guide - Agri-Expo
History : Download the 2011 Show Guide - Agri-Expo
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SPEAKERS’ CORNER<br />
09.45<br />
10.30<br />
13.45<br />
11.45<br />
14.30<br />
12.15<br />
Simon Chiles<br />
Minimal tillage<br />
Simon Chiles took delivery of his first direct drill in 2000 – a 4m John Deere<br />
750A pneumatic drill. He concedes his decision to purchase was not one he made<br />
lightly – it took two years of study and research before he committed to <strong>the</strong><br />
project. Here Simon talks about his research, experience and <strong>the</strong> benefits he<br />
discovered.<br />
James Maddison<br />
Renewable energy<br />
BRITISHECO<br />
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS<br />
A brief overview of <strong>the</strong> current government incentive (Feed in Tariff) available<br />
in respect of renewable energy technologies, namely Solar PV and Wind<br />
Turbines, <strong>the</strong> differences between residential and commercial installations, <strong>the</strong><br />
qualifying criteria and <strong>the</strong> potential returns available.<br />
James will comment on <strong>the</strong> suitability of sites and locations for <strong>the</strong><br />
technologies to provide optimum return on investment. A brief mention of <strong>the</strong><br />
plans in place for future government incentives for customers looking to install<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r renewable energy systems.<br />
www.britisheco.com<br />
Crop Advisors<br />
Agronomy advice<br />
<strong>2011</strong> 41<br />
CA<br />
CROP ADVISORS<br />
INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE<br />
Terry Kemp will be looking at independent agronomy and group purchasing.<br />
www.cropadvisors.com<br />
Lee May<br />
Planning and environmental matters<br />
Lee will speak on <strong>the</strong> subject of “Planning for Polytunnels”. In particular; <strong>the</strong><br />
requirement for planning permission for <strong>the</strong> erection of agricultural polytunnels<br />
following <strong>the</strong> Tuesley Farm case and <strong>the</strong> effect of <strong>the</strong> Wye Valley Action Group<br />
case on <strong>the</strong> need for an Environmental Impact Assessment.<br />
www.brachers.co.uk