Our partner associations are hosting an open exchange on the future of livestock in the EU and beyond!

When: 28 September, 14:00-18:00
Where: Concert Noble, rue d’Arlon 82, Brussels

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.

We have reached capacity for this event. You can follow it online here.
 

Programme

14:00 – Opening remarks from Event Moderator, Rose O’Donovan, Editor of AGRA FACTS
followed by
Keynote speech: FAO’s role in promoting sustainable livestock production around the world
• Thanawat Tiensin, FAO Director of Animal Production and Health Division

14:25 – Panel discussion: Animal Welfare in Livestock Farming
Setting the Scene: Leonard Theron, RumeXpert
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:
• Roberto Berutti, European Commission
• 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.