28 Jul 2026
by Ed Barker

Ed Barker to Join Panel at UK Precision Breeding – Farming Futures Conference

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On Thursday 24 September, Ed Barker, Head of Policy and External Affairs at the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), will take part in a panel discussion at the UK Precision Breeding – Farming Futures Conference at the John Innes Conference Centre in Norwich.

The session, 'Market Adoption and Regulation', will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of precision-bred crops and the evolving regulatory landscape.

Ed will share AIC's perspective on the role of agricultural supply businesses in supporting innovation and bringing new technologies to market.

The panel will also feature:

  • Thomas Vincent, Deputy Director of Innovation, Food Standards Agency (FSA)

  • Margaret Wallace, Joint Head of Crop Characterisation, NIAB

  • Louise Everest, Technical Manager, British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB)

View the full agenda here

For further details, visit the event webpage or email [email protected].

Author

Ed Barker

Ed Barker

Head of Policy & External Affairs, AIC

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
01733 385271

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