JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE – Contribution from Geraint Richards

GERAINT RICHARDS Mr Richards is the Head Forester for the Duchy of Cornwall. The following is a slightly abridged version of a speech delivered (virtually) to the Jersey Farming Conference, 2020. He studied forestry at Bangor University, then spent four years subsequently working for the Forestry Commission in Kent and Sussex, then secured the position […]

THE JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE – OPENING ADDRESS

Opening address by Senator LYNDON FARNHAM The conference took place at La Mare on Thursday  November.  Senator Farnham was due to deliver the opening address, but at the last moment was unable to attend due to pressure of States business. His address was read by Assistant Economy director John Vautier:  Ladies and Gentlemen, It is […]

THE JERSEY FARMING CONFERENCE 2020

Last week, on Thursday 5 November, the annual Jersey Farming Conference took place. It was organised by Farm Jersey, and sponsored by Jersey Water and Islands Insurance. The programme was as follows: * Opening address by Senator Lyndon Farnham, Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture (delivered in his absence by John Vautier, assistant […]