New Entrants to Farming Conference
The sixth annual gathering for the FAS New Entrants to Farming will be held to inform and inspire people entering the agricultural industry. This is a free event open to all with an interest in the future of Scottish Agriculture. The agenda includes successful new entrants, businesses who have added value, those who have found alternative routes into the industry, as well as industry professionals.
To book your place please complete the form below or contact Val Angus at SAC Consulting, St Boswells 01835 823322 or email Val.Angus@sac.co.uk
Lunch will be provided
Outline Programme
10.30 | Tea/coffee and registration |
11.00 | Chair welcome and introductions Kirsten Williams, SAC Consulting |
11.05 | Opening Address Penny Montgomerie, Chief Executive SAYFC |
11.25 | New Entrant to Full Time Farmer Andrew Marchant, Clonhie Farm, Thornhill |
11.50 | Building a Resilient Business Rebecca McEwen, Arnprior, Kippen |
12.15 | Show Me The Money Robert Taylor, Partner – Rural, valuations, AMC Finance, Galbraith |
12.40 | Lunch and Networking |
13.30 | Joint Ventures in Practice Richard Rogers and Gethin Roberts, Share Farmer, Wales |
14.00 | Distilling vodka from potatoes Graeme Jarron, Ogilvy Spirits, Forfar |
14.25 | The Future Is What You Make It Kev Bevan, SAC Senior Consultant |
14.50 | Open floor to the panel Q&A |
15.15 | Chair’s summary and close |
Getting to Murrayfield
By Car
BT Murrayfield is located to the west of the city and has private parking for over 1,000 cars. Your destination postcode is EH12 5PJ.
Car Parking
The only authorised car parking is in the West Stand car park or as directed by security. Parking on the perimeter road is not permitted. Neither Scottish Rugby nor Scottish Rugby Hospitality accepts responsibility for any damage to a vehicle parked within the stadium. Parking overnight in the car park is not permitted.
By Tram
Edinburgh’s tram system runs from Edinburgh Airport into the city centre every 10 minutes. There is a stop conveniently located outside the stadium. edinburghtrams.com
By Train
Edinburgh is serviced by two railway stations, Waverley & Haymarket and has a growing network of direct routes. For train timetables and real-time running times contact National Railway Enquiries on 08457 49 50 or visit nationalrail.co.uk
By Bus
A number of buses stop within a short walk of Murrayfield, lothianbuses.com has a good journey planner tool to help you.
Booking
Bookings are no longer available for this event.
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