THE SEMINARS

Join us throughout the day as a variety of speakers, all experts in their field, discuss some of the most important topics in the agricultural sector –www.westcountryfarmmachineryshow.co.uk/seminars

10:30

Road Rules And Red Diesel

HMRC and National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) Q&A session providing attendees with the opportunity to clarify the situation regarding agricultural vehicles on the road and new red diesel rules.

Chair: Jill Hewitt, NAAC

Speakers: Steve Clarke, HMRC Oils & Fuel Duty Policy

James Brannan, HMRC Oils & Fuel Duty Policy

Mitchell and Webber – Supplying the fuels of the future

11:30

Alternatives To Artificial Fertiliser

A look at the products currently available to farmers and what’s coming in the future with speakers from independent research organisations, water companies and commercial outlets producing fertiliser from sewage and other water streams.

Chair: Tim Stephens, Wessex Water

Speakers: Dr Marie Kirby, Harper Adams –Making better use of livestock slurries and manures – what the future holds

Pawel Kisielewski, CCm Technologies –fertilisers made with captured carbon dioxide and biological waste materials

David Edwards, Edwards Soil Advisory – The science behind seaweed fertiliser and how best to assess correct application rates

13.00

ON-FARM ENERGY PRODUCTION

A look at the new technologies coming on stream for electricity production and storage. Solar and diesel generators costed alongside grid-sourced power. Battery storage options.

Chair: Nick Fone

Speakers: Stuart Bradshaw, Push Flex –new technology to make battery storage viable – making solar pay

Guy Gillmore, The Good Heat Company –jargon busting – what to look at when considering a new solar installation

Cherry Hall, Belltown Power –Explaining the process necessary to get planning for ground-based solar

14.00

Alternative Fuels For Farm Machinery

Presentations on the viability of new sources of energy with the potential to power agricultural equipment, focusing on methane.

Chair: Nick Fone

Dr Chris Mann, Bennamann – capturing fugitive methane from livestock slurries

Kate and Kevin Hoare – farmer experience of running a New Holland tractor on methane produced on-farm