Crop protection products in resource efficient & productive agriculture

Event Details

4thnovemberecpaevent-1The role of crop protection products in resource efficient and productive agriculture On the 4th of November 2013 the Humboldt University and Agripol will launch a study on resource efficient and productive agriculture, looking in particular at benefits for biodiversity, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, job creation and income.
This presentation will provide backdrop for a panel discussion with key high level stakeholders and policy makers. The session will be moderated by Peter Spiegel, FT Brussels Bureau Chief.

PROGRAMME:

16:30 Registration
17:00 Introduction by ECPA
17:15 Presentation of the report: “The social, economic and environmental value of agricultural productivity in the European Union”

Presentations by:
-Prof. Harald von Witzke, Humbolt University
-Dr. Steffen Noleppa, Agripol

17:45 Panel discussion moderated by Peter Spiegel, FT
19:00 Cocktail Reception

CONFIRMED PANELISTS:
-Ladislav Miko, DG SANCO
-Pekka Pesonen, Secretary General of Copa-Cogeca
-Carsten Brzeski, Chief Economist for ING
-Prof. Harald Von Witzke, Humboldt University
-Dr. Steffen Noleppa, Agripol
-Maurice House, Minister Counselor Agricultural Affairs at USDA/FAS