Leaving the EU - Change is coming

Change is coming - What does it mean for you and your business?

Join AHDB specialists from across technical and market intelligence to discuss the latest agricultural outlook as the UK reaches the verge of leaving the EU.

The UK's Brexit transition period comes to an end this year, meaning there is a lot of change on the horizon for the agriculture and horticulture industry. 

Many aspects of the UK and the European Union's future relationship remain uncertain - during this webinar, we will cover some of the most important things for agricultural businesses to think about, and others which still remain unresolved.

Join AHDB Market Intelligence Director, Phil Bicknell and guests to discuss the changes ahead for farmers and growers and gain some key practical guidance on what this means for you and what you can do at farm level.

What topics will be covered in the webinar:

• Agricultural policy – key changes to agricultural support including the reduction of BPS and introduction of ELMS
• Marketplace and commodities – the impacts of trade agreements from EU-Exit and how tariffs could impact markets
• Inputs and suppliers – effects on input costs and availability for farmers and growers
• Family and labour – possibility of labour shortages, looking at recruitment and team wellbeing
• Farm finance – how to take control of your farm finances and get ahead of the curve

If you have any questions about EU Exit please visit the FAQ page or get in touch by emailing: Brexit.questons@ahdb.org.uk

Key speakers:

Phil Bicknell

Phil joined AHDB in January 2017 to head up our 60 strong team of market and data specialists providing high quality, independent analysis and insight.

Phil joins AHDB from the National Farmers’ Union where he was Head of Food and Farming. Phil is an agricultural economics graduate from Reading University and has worked in agri-economic/food roles for the British Potato Council, the USDA and Bidwell’s.

He was also Chief Economist for the NFU before his appointment to Head of Food and Farming.

David Swales

David Swales is the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards Head of Strategic Insight. His role covers a diversity of areas from agricultural and trade policy analysis to retail and consumer insight and the evaluation of AHDB programmes and services.

David has authored a number of AHDB’s Horizon reports on issues relating to Brexit. He has provided evidence on this topic to parliamentary select committees, ministers, civil servants and levy payers. A geographer by training, David specialised in agricultural geography and rural change. Before joining AHDB David held a number of economic and skills-related research roles. This included a spell as Research Manager at Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the land-based sector.

Samantha Charlton 

Sam joined AHDB Beef & Lamb Knowledge Exchange Team in 2017 from her previous role within the National Farmers Union. Having always worked in the North East region, Sam started her career as a graduate in commercial banking before moving to Lloyds Bank as an Agricultural Manager. Her interest and areas of work around the financial performance of agri-businesses continues within AHDB.

Tess howe

Tess has over 20 years’ experience within the industry. For the past 12 years she has been developing people and leadership skills initially with BPEX and subsequently AHDB. Tess manages the AHDB skills programme and represents the industry on the Skills Leadership Group for agriculture.

Sarah Baker

Sarah is an Agricultural Economist with a first degree from Wye College (Imperial) London and a Masters degree from SOAS. Sarah has worked in the industry for over 15 years, first in Animal Health and then for the last 5 years for AHDB as a Senior Strategic Insight Manager. She is predominantly involved in examining the changes to domestic and devolved agricultural policy and to trade policy and how this will impact UK agriculture.