George EusticeDefra Minister of State for Agriculture

Stuart Agnew MEP, UK Independence Party

Meurig Raymond President, NFU

Suzanne PeraFarm Inputs Analyst, Rabobank International

Ruud Tijssens FEFAC President, Director Corporate Affairs, Agrifirm

Peter Kendall Chairman, AHDB

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Why should you attend Agribusiness 2015?Sustainability is a much used, often abused, term today. In addressing

the subject at Agribusiness 2015, we start from the premise that a

sustainable business is one that operates efficiently and profitably,

delivering benefits to shareholders, employees, customers, other

stakeholders and the environment.

For over a decade, AIC has been committed to a ‘modern,

sustainable and commercial agriculture’. Agribusiness 2015 is fully

in tune with our commitment as Chief Executive David Caffall will

explain in his opening address.

Governments have long had sustainability on the agenda and our

political session with Defra Minister of Agriculture George Eustice, MP and Stuart Agnew, MEP for UKIP aims to understand how this

agenda will affect agriculture and the agribusiness sectors.

NFU President Meurig Raymond will provide the view from

the farming industry and the range of issues that he sees influencing

Britain’s farms within the broader agenda set by Brussels.

Finance is crucial to the sustainability of any business and

Rabobank’s Suzanne Pera will undertake the ever popular session

addressing factors that will affect the farming industry in the broader

economic context.

A European context to the day’s proceedings will come from

Ruud Tijssens, who is the Director of Corporate Affairs at Agrifirm

and currently President of the European animal feed trade

association FEFAC.

Peter Kendall will take to the podium in his new role as Chairman

of AHDB, providing a view of the challenges of sustainability to the

various sectors served by this leading levy organisation.

The challenges of climate change and carbon accounting

across Europe will be themes of Richard Heathcote of the Cool

Farming Institute.

Our agenda ensures there will be time to debate the key matters

raised by our speakers along with periods for networking with

colleagues from across the sectors that AIC serves.

All in all, a day not to be missed to help you establish how your

organisation can address the Sustainable Agrisupply Agenda.

Who should attend? Agribusiness 2015 has been devised to provide information and

stimulation for senior executives and those on the career ladder within

many organisations including:

• AIC Members • Agribusiness companies • Government and policy makers • Trade bodies

• Food processors and retailers • Other allied industries

Welcome to

Welcome to this year’s AIC conference ‘Agribusiness 2015 – Growing the sustainable

agrisupply chain’, which yet again promises to be THE agribusiness event for the agricultural supply industry. Whether you are a member of AIC, stakeholder or interested party we have attracted a high calibre list of speakers that should inform, stimulate or even challenge your views on the market that you operate within. Agribusiness also provides the ideal opportunity to network with colleagues in your sector as well as providing a valuable set of exhibitors to view.

AIC looks forward to welcoming you to this important event.

John Kelley Chief Operating Officer, AIC

Follow progress on TWITTER at #agribiz2015

East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XEWednesday 12 November 2014

09.00 Registration: Networking opportunity

09:50 Opening address – AIC Board Member

09:55 Conference Chairman Sybil Ruscoe – Presenter Farming Today

10:00 Agrisupply industry challenges David Caffall – Chief Executive, AIC

10:15 Setting the priorities for Agriculture within the UK and Europe George Eustice, Defra Minister of State for Agriculture Stuart Agnew – MEP, UK Independence Party

11.00 Discussion Period

11:10 Coffee

11:40 Future direction under the new presidency? Meurig Raymond – President, NFU

12:10 A European perspective on agriculture and the future outlook Suzanne Pera, Farm Inputs Analyst, Rabobank International

12:40 Discussion Period

12:50 Lunch

14:00 Can sustainability provide a European and business advantage? Ruud Tijssens, FEFAC President, Director Corporate Affairs, Agrifirm

14:30 Future priorities and challenges of AHDB to meet the sustainability agenda Peter Kendall, Chairman, AHDB

15:00 Will ‘Cool Farming’ provide a sustainable framework for farmers in the UK and Europe? Richard Heathcote, General Manager, Cool Farming Institute

15:25 Discussion period

15:35 Closing remarks – AIC Board Member

Best Western Orton Hall Hotel, Peterborough PE2 7DN 11 November 2014

Pre-conference supper

Partners include: Agricultural Industries ConfederationAgricultural Lime AssociationAgriculture and Horticulture Development Board, HGCAAgriTrade NewsBASIS and FACTSBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Bluefin Insurance Services LtdBright Crop

Campaign for the Farmed EnvironmentCroner Cultura TechnologiesHunter Chase Consultants Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF)Muddy Boots SoftwareProduct Authentication International (PAI)Scientific Analysis Laboratories LtdTowergate (insurance brokers)

Alongside the conference, delegates have time to meet key suppliers and other stakeholders in a mini exhibition that opens at 9am and continues during the coffee and lunch breaks.

Some of the above will have exhibits at Agribusiness 2015.

AgriBusiness 2014 Partners

This year’s pre-conference supper will be held at the picturesque Orton Hall Hotel in Peterborough. This informal supper provides delegates with a unique opportunity to meet others and network before the conference commences.

AIC Chief Executive David Caffall and other members of the AIC team will be happy to answer any

questions delegates may have. Several of the external conference speakers will also attend. This

is a great opportunity for Chief Executives and management teams from leading agribusinesses

to meet on an informal basis and network.

The event begins with pre-conference reception drinks at 7.15pm followed by dinner at 7.45pm. Best Western Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN. Enquiries 01733 391111.

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Conference requirements No. of tickets ex VAT (£) inc VAT (£)

Conference ticket: Early bird discount before 19/09/2014 130.00 156.00

Conference ticket: Normal rate offer after 20/09/2014 147.00 176.40

Pre-conference supper: 11/11/2014 – 7.45pm Orton Hall, Peterborough 37.00 44.40

Pre-conference drinks reception: 11/11/2014 – 7.15pm Orton Hall, Peterborough free free

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Booking conditions• Written notice of cancellation can be made to AIC up to 14 working days prior to

the conference to receive a refund, less an administration charge of £30. • Delegates may be substituted providing AIC is informed prior to or on the day of

the conference.

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Accommodation requirements must be booked direct. Rooms are being held at the following hotel on a first-come, first-served basis: Best Western, Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville Peterborough PE2 7DN Tel: 01733 391111 £95 inc VAT B&B (Quote AIC when booking)

NOTE: VAT invoices will be issued upon receipt of payment.

Booking form East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XE 12 November 2014

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buy one ticket at full price and receive 30% off

any further tickets. Offer applies to both early

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members

Please return to: Agricultural Industries Confederation

(attention Jackie Reader) Confederation House, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE.

Tel: 01733 385230 Fax: 01733 385270Email: jackie.reader@agindustries.org.uk

Finding the venueRoad – Follow the signs to the conference from the entrance to the Showground. There is ample free parking outside the Peterborough Suite.

Rail – Rail passengers should travel to Peterborough station, located approximately 6 miles from the Showground. Telephone 08457 484950 for rail travel enquiries.

Taxi – Taxi ranks are located outside the railway station.

Bus – Peterborough Bus Station is located at the Queensgate Shopping Centre in the city centre. For timetable information, telephone the public transport information line on 08712 002 233.

Choosing your routeA14Take A605, bypass Oundle and Elton. Join A1 North-bound at junction 17 A1(M) at the signpost: A1 North-bound Stamford. Follow instructions as A1(M) North-bound.

From Peterborough A605 West-bound or use ring road system – Showground fully signposted.

A1 South-boundTurn left off the A1 at the signpost: Alwalton, Business Park Showground, Chesterton. Go through the thatched village of Alwalton. At the T-junction turn left, 50 yards to roundabout, turn right onto the Showground. Follow signs to:

A1(M) North-bound Go past junction 17. Turn left off the A1 (immediately after the garage) at the signpost: Showground, Chesterton, Alwalton, Elton. At the T-junction turn left towards Peterborough,over the flyover, turn right at the roundabout onto the Showground. Follow signs to:

AccommodationA limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the night of November 11 at Best Western, Peterborough. Contact the hotel directly to take advantage of the discounted rates:

Best Western, Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville Peterborough, PE2 7DN Tel: 01733 391111 – £95 inc VAT B&B (Quote AIC when booking)

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Agricultural Industries Confederation Confederation House, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE.

Tel: 01733 385230 Fax: 01733 385270 Email: jackie.reader@agindustries.org.uk

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