1. Onion and Carrot Conference 4 November 2015 Presented by: Kathleen Kelliher, Crops & Horticulture, Defra

2. Defra’s canteen 2

3. Our 25 Year Vision Our vision is for a food and farming sector that is internationally competitive, highly skilled and productive, a world leader in innovation, and resilient to shocks. Our industry will be producing high quality, safe and sustainable products meeting consumer needs. Our farmers and food producers will be enhancing our environment. 3

4. A Vision for The British Food & Farming Industry. CompetitiveResilient Consumer- focused Innovative Strong Productivity Growth Self-reliant with strong leadership Protected against natural threats (inc. animal health) Low barriers to entry for new talent Making big contribution to our food security Maximum supply chain integrity Responsive to demand, and promoting healthy diets Precision farming and other new tech Large environmental benefits Minimised inputs, reduced waste Penetrating new markets Highly skilled workforce, using new high quality agri-tech

5. A more creative, diverse and ever more highly skilled workforce A more innovative, productive approach to business across the food chain A Food Nation of growing global renown, influence and reach Food People Food Products Food Production WORLD INNOVATI ON An industry ahead of the curve in R+D development and uptake, driving productivity gains across the food chain. RISK MANAGEMENT The best food businesses in the world – resilient to shock, environmentally minded, and self-reliant BRAND The top brand for quality, animal welfare, and integrity - revered across the globe. EXPORTS More inward investment and more countries enjoying more British produce PROCUREME NT A revolution in public procurement. Skills A more highly skilled, continuously developing workforce. ENTREPRENEURS Food entrepreneurs with more freedom to create, innovate and grow. LEADING 5

6. How we get there  developing the British brand to emphasise the high quality and high welfare standards of our products; increasing exports to ensure British products are enjoyed by even more countries across the world ; strengthening our food and farming sector through joined up research and development, improved adoption of innovative systems and technologies, and improved data sharing; 6

7. How we get there breaking down barriers to trade that will enable budding food entrepreneurs to unleash their full potential and access new markets; boosting skills and apprenticeships to ensure the industry has the confidence and capacity to meet the growing demand for British produce; 7

8. How we get there increasing productivity across all farms, by encouraging business management, information sharing, and adoption of best practice; creating a revolution in procurement so that British standards of production are met across the public sector, and adopted by the private sector. 8

9. Future Challenges for Farming Productivity Barriers to Growth Risk Management What about the environment? Food & Farming Plan Environment Plan

10. Exports There's never been a better time for UK businesses to look overseas to explore other market opportunities UK food and drink exporting is a success story. Food and drink exports reached £18.8bn in 2014 £800m F & V exported fresh, dried and processed 10

11. Fresh Produce Export Plan Success pointers: –Innovation is critical –Sharing knowledge and mentoring –Leveraging contacts UKTI assistance Defra: information on open markets 11

12. 64 Protected Names  Cornish Pasty  Armagh Bramley Apples PGI  New Season Comber Potatoes/Comber Earlies PGI  Fenland Celery PGI  Jersey Royal Potatoes PDO  Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb PDO  Traditional Bramley Apple Pie Filling 12

13. New Protected Names? Vale of Clwyd Denbigh Plum Ayrshire Early New Potatoes / Ayrshire Earlies Vale of Evesham Asparagus Watercress 13

14. Protected Names Bramley Apple Pie Filling 14

15. Skills The Government’s overall ambition to achieve 3 million apprenticeship starts in this Parliament. The new trailblazer apprenticeships are employer led and focus on training that is critical for success in Your industry. 15

16. Skills Horticulture is the biggest employer in the farming: How can the sector increase its apprenticeships? Do you have scope for taking on some apprentices? Do you want to work with AHDB, Defra and BIS to develop apprenticeships that really meet your needs? Please get in contact with me if interested. 16

17. Agri-Tech 77 Agri-Tech Catalyst projects, worth £60m (£40m from government, £20m from industry): controlling crop pests, livestock disease, and developing new precision farming technology. £10 million of funding is being contributed by DFID to support the transfer of technology and new products to developing countries 17

18. R & D Research and Development to underpin competitive, profitable and sustainable production of arable and horticultural crops. Work in partnership with other funders and stakeholders (UK, EU and international), to ensure translation of research and innovation into practice. Provide evidence for policy on economic, social and environmental issues affecting crop production and innovation to assist delivery. 18

19. Science or innovation driven? 19 Fundamental (Blue-sky) science BBSRC, Research Councils, CIRC Defra Genetic Improvement Networks UK funding partnerships Pre-breeding, technologies, data, expertise LINK, SAFIP, Agri-tech By commercial plant breeders and farming stakeholders Market delivery of sustainable crops

20. Plant Protection Products Science based Costs & benefits Hazards Guidance documents Reviews Voluntary initiatives 20

21. Endocrine Disrupters No Legal Definition Consultation on definition =27,000 responses 700 chemicals for screening 2016 for EU legislative proposal? 21

22. Endocrine Disrupters Defra’s aims for EU definition: –Proportionate –Science-based –Sensible 22

23. £100bn food and farming industry Bigger than automotives and aircraft combined Growing event bigger and better – –bumper grain harvest –largest apple crop in 20 years 23

24. Thank You Kathleen Kelliher Head of Horticulture and Potatoes Team Food and Farming Group, Defra Kathleen.Kelliher@defra.gsi.gov.uk 24