The Oxford Farming Conference

Family ownership is not the only model of farming. In this session, we heard from three global experts - from the US, China and EU - on the relevance of the concept of ‘family’ in agriculture around the world. Following our global speakers, we were joined by a panel of UK farmers to discuss future farming business structure and function.

Speakers & Panel:

• Sarah K Mock - UK - Agricultural and Rural Issues Writer and Researcher
• Alan Matthews - EU - Professor Emeritus of European Agricultural Policy, University of Dublin Trinity College - Stephan Petermann - China - Founder MANN and Professor of Fine Arts’ Visual Arts Innovation Center, Central Academy in Beijing
• John Pawsey - Farmer - Shimpling Park Farms Limited
• Sarah Bell - Farmer and Advisor
• Scott & Scott (Ayston) Ltd & S E Bell Agrifood Ltd - Will Case - Farmer - Cumbria

Chair: OFC Director, Liz Bowles