We are delighted to bring to your attention the University of Reading participation at Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum Conferences later this month.
Dr David Rose, Elizabeth Creak Associate Professor of Agricultural Innovation and Extension, will talk about ‘The future for agricultural land use – productivity, environmental sustainability, and innovation’ on Thursday 17th September. This conference will examine the next steps for agricultural land use, and the future for agricultural policy and regulation.

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Professor Carol Wagstaff, Head of School for Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy and Co-Director of the BBSRC Horticulture Quality and Food Loss Network will give a presentation on Tuesday 22nd September about ‘Next steps for reducing food waste and plastic packaging – innovation and latest initiatives, responsibility and accountability, and priorities for policy’. This conference will discuss latest thinking and next steps for reducing food packaging and waste – including single use plastic – and strategies for encouraging positive consumer and supply chain behaviour.

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