Tuesday 9th February

"There is a crucial role for plant science in developing new crops that are able to adapt to climate change, that have increased yields from reduced inputs such as water and fertilizers, that resist pests and diseases without the use of chemicals, and have improved nutritional qualities". Professor Mike Bevan, Acting Director, John Innes Centre

"By 2030 we will need fifty percent more food, something of the order of fifty percent more energy and about thirty percent more fresh water and we have to do this while mitigating and adapting to climate change. This could create the potential for conflict". Professor John Beddington, Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government

Research at the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury Laboratory is at the forefront of combating the global challenge of food security.

Come and find out more and let us know what you think are the issues we face and if enough is being done to resolve them.

Tuesday 9th February 2010
Doors open 18:30
John Innes Centre Conference Centre
Attendance is FREE but places must be reserved
RSVP by Wednesday 5th February
dawn.barrett@bbsrc.ac.uk or telephone 01603 255 328

Programme

18:30 Reception

19:00 What are the problems by Steve Rawsthorne

How can science help?

19:15 More food and feed by Simon Griffiths

19:30 Fighting pests and diseases by Sophien Kamoun

19:45 Reducing agricultures carbon footprint by Giles Oldroyd

20:00 Supper