EU associations representing the livestock value chain have come together to organise this pivotal event on the future of livestock. Our event aims to offer an open discussion amongst scientists, policymakers, NGOs and the private sector, to show our willingness to seek dialogue with all stakeholders and address societal challenges through feasible and practical solutions.
Together we can work towards bringing an end to the current polarisation around animal husbandry and the role of livestock both in our food systems and in society.
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Programme
14:00 – Opening remarks from Event Moderator, Rose O’Donovan, Editor of AGRA FACTS
followed by
Keynote speech: The multifaceted benefits of livestock
• Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Director of Animal Production and Health Division
14:25 – Panel discussion: Animal Welfare in Livestock Farming
Setting the Scene: Leonard Theron, University of Liège
Panellists:
• Antonio Velarde, IRTA
• Lucie Carrouée, DG SANTE
• Inês Grenho Ajuda, Eurogroup for Animals
15:10 – Panel discussion: Livestock Farming and the Environment
Setting the Scene: Manuel Maia, young dairy farmer
Panellists:
• Pablo Manzano, Basque Centre for Climate Change
• Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, DG AGRI
• Célia Nyssens, European Environmental Bureau
15:55 – Coffee break
16:25 – Panel discussion: The Role of Livestock in Healthy Diets and Nutrition
Setting the Scene: Stefaan De Smet, Ghent University
Panellists:
• Alice Stanton, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
• Camille Perrin, BEUC
17:10 – High-level panel: Future EU policy on livestock
Panellists:
• Joanna Stawowy, Cabinet of Commissioner Wojciechowski
• Pablo Bernardos Hernández, Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
• Marco Contiero, Greenpeace EU
• Pekka Pesonen, Copa Cogeca
17:55 – Closing remarks: Moderator
The event will be followed by networking drinks and a walking dinner.
