The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) is excited to welcome industry professionals to its highly anticipated biennial conference, sponsored by Hutchinsons, taking place in just two weeks at Boston United FC’s Jakemans Stadium.
Pre-Conference Dinner
The event will kick off with a pre-conference dinner on Wednesday, 6th November, also at Jakemans Stadium. Sponsored by Syngenta, the evening will begin with a drinks reception, generously sponsored by Church of Bures, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to network before the main conference.
Conference Overview
On Thursday, 7th November, attendees will reconvene at Jakemans Community Stadium for a day filled with insightful discussions and updates on key developments within the industry.
Key highlights of the conference include:
- An overview of the YesPeas! marketing campaign.
- A presentation by Sam Trevey from Red Tractor, focusing on ensuring Red Tractor assessments remain effective and relevant for growers of vining peas within Producer Organisations (POs).
- A talk by Simon Conway, CEO of HCP, covering crop protection: past, present, and future.
- Becky Howard and Chris Judge from PGRO will address emerging issues and how to tackle them.
- A presentation by Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) on the vital work they do for Lincolnshire’s agricultural, horticultural, and allied communities.
- A panel discussion titled “Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Pea and Bean Industry”, moderated by Jack Ward, Director of British Growers, featuring perspectives from growers, a processor, and a researcher.
- And much more!
This conference promises to offer invaluable opportunities for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and gain key insights into the latest trends and challenges shaping the industry.
Thanks must go to all of our industry supporters, including Bailey Trailers who are sponsoring the networking lunch, Vaderstad who are sponsoring the event programme as well as our Industry support sponsors: Pherosyn, van Waveren Saaten, Ernest Doe and Sons and Storm Seeds.
To avoid disappointment, book your dinner and conference tickets before 29th October: UK Pea & Bean Conference 2024 Tickets, Thu 7 Nov 2024 at 08:30 | Eventbrite
Discount is available on conference tickets for members of the Pea and Bean Growers Association, contact admin@britishgrowers.org for your discount code.
