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29/05/2009 11:03:44
MP’s on the trail of why science matters for farming at Cereals 2009
MPs from all parties and other VIPs will find out more about the vital scientific and research work being carried out in agriculture by following a specially designed NFU science trail at Cereals 2009.
The Why Science Matters Trail, set up in collaboration with Cereals event organisers Haymarket, is part of the NFU’s Why Science Matters for Farming campaign. It links seven of the country’s leading organisations which are involved in cutting edge agricultural research and development and will enable visitors to learn more about the work they do and its importance to agriculture.
Helen Ferrier, the NFU’s chief science and regulatory affairs adviser, said: "The Why Science Matters Trail is designed to demonstrate, in a practical way, why science matters for farming as well as showcasing cutting edge research and ways science is used to create practical solutions farmers can use in their everyday working lives.
"The seven organisations involved in the trail are innovative businesses and research organisations that are harnessing science and technology to help farmers improve their businesses and help farming become more productive and more efficient while reducing its environmental footprint. This trail will show people the kind of work that is being carried out and the positive impact it has on agriculture."
The organisations involved are the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, the John Innes Centre, the Food and Environment Research Agency, Rothamsted Research, the Home Grown Cereals Authority, the British Society of Plant Breeders and the Association of Independent Crop Consultants.
Visitors to the show will also be able to follow the trail by picking up a special map from the NFU stand or the stands of any of the organisations involved. The organisations will also be listed in the Cereals 2009 programme which will contain a map of the showground.
The Why Science Matters Trail, set up in collaboration with Cereals event organisers Haymarket, is part of the NFU’s Why Science Matters for Farming campaign. It links seven of the country’s leading organisations which are involved in cutting edge agricultural research and development and will enable visitors to learn more about the work they do and its importance to agriculture.
Helen Ferrier, the NFU’s chief science and regulatory affairs adviser, said: "The Why Science Matters Trail is designed to demonstrate, in a practical way, why science matters for farming as well as showcasing cutting edge research and ways science is used to create practical solutions farmers can use in their everyday working lives.
"The seven organisations involved in the trail are innovative businesses and research organisations that are harnessing science and technology to help farmers improve their businesses and help farming become more productive and more efficient while reducing its environmental footprint. This trail will show people the kind of work that is being carried out and the positive impact it has on agriculture."
The organisations involved are the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, the John Innes Centre, the Food and Environment Research Agency, Rothamsted Research, the Home Grown Cereals Authority, the British Society of Plant Breeders and the Association of Independent Crop Consultants.
Visitors to the show will also be able to follow the trail by picking up a special map from the NFU stand or the stands of any of the organisations involved. The organisations will also be listed in the Cereals 2009 programme which will contain a map of the showground.
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