At the Devon County Show: “With lots of opportunities for the audience to get involved, we can’t wait to welcome you in the YFC tent for this year’s debate!” [Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs]
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The Devon Young Farmers are a pretty active group.
During the pandemic, they were able to hold digital agri-debates and last year’s 2023 Agri Debate: To farm or not to farm? asked if there are enough farming opportunities for the next generation in agriculture – one of the panelists including Sam Briant-Evans, farms manager at Clinton Devon Estates.
They will be at the Devon County Show again next weekend
And as reported in the latest Herald, the Show will be hosting its annual young farmers agri-debate:
The impact of environmental initiatives on food prices will be on the agenda at the Devon County Show. It will take place on Friday May 17 at 10.30am as part of an agri-debate hosted by the county’s young farmers. Titled ‘The Green Gamble: will environmental schemes have an impact on food prices”, it is organised by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs. The event promises to highlight the dramatic changes agricultural sector faces, from delivering environmental benefits to food production.
Phoebe Turnbull from NFU Mutual South West, expressed her support, saying: “It’s great to see the organisation picking on some key themes and topics for the agri-debate that challenge and interest the audience. The debate is such a key part of the Devon County Show and we’re proud to sponsor the event”.
This discussion will take into consideration the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, created in 2021, with aims to improve the environment and reduce carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, with land management playing a key role in meeting these targets.
The Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs social media pages give a little more:
Join us for this year’s Devon County Show YFC Agri Debate: “The Green Gamble: will environmental schemes have an impact on food prices?”
Our agri debate sponsored by NFU Mutual will be chaired by Devon YFC President David Fursdon, with panelists Andy Gray, Claire Quick, Richard Stanbury and Ben May.
Friday 17th May – 10:30am
YFC Marquee (Avenue D)
With farming facing so many challenges and the nation’s food security – and food prices – having such an impact, we are confident this year’s debate will prove lively and interesting! With lots of opportunities for the audience to get involved, we can’t wait to welcome you in the YFC tent for this year’s debate!
Should be both very interesting and highly relevant!
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