08.04.2013 Views

History : Download the 2011 Show Guide - Agri-Expo

History : Download the 2011 Show Guide - Agri-Expo

History : Download the 2011 Show Guide - Agri-Expo

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

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

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!