Rural Policy Group is the home of RED Talks - Rural Economic Development Talks. The world is in a state of flux and RED Talks will address the issues rural business owners, farmers and landowners are facing. RPG and its professional partners will explore the current issues facing rural businesses, seek interim solutions and look towards the future of the rural economy and rural policy to shore up rural now and for generations to come.
RED Talks are virtual debates held on Zoom and last approximately one hour. Information and advice from a panel of politicians, business people, professional advisors and policy wonks drawn from rural industries is followed by an open floor for attendees to ask questions or offer their own contribution to the topic. It's one third us; two thirds you.
As the food industry adapts to life after Brexit, we discover how terms of trade, import standards, export regulations and domestic & international food prices have affected businesses, supply chains and consumers. Has Brexit put additional strain on an already broken food system, or is it helping to heal the market? The talk will be joined by Christine Jardine, MP and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Treasury, Brexit, Europe and Trade.
Register nowThe healing and health-creating benefits of nature are well known, although natural therapies have traditionally been on the fringes of healthcare. However, they are likely to become more mainstream as the Department of Health shifts its gaze towards the development and roll out of preventative healthcare strategies in the wake of covid; the pandemic has shown how quasi-lifestyle factors can influence the likeliness of illness and the severity with which illnesses are experienced. This development in government thinking and our increased awareness of our health status combine to create greater demand for nature on prescription. We look at natural therapies, commercial opportunities for landowners and healthcare businesses, and how nature prescribing can be integrated with existing public and private health structures.
Register nowThe switch to the Environmental Land Management Scheme could be hard for many businesses receiving CAP payments, particularly smaller farms which may not have land available to qualify for payments under the new scheme. However, investing in ELM-qualifying features to maximise revenue for public goods can have a secondary benefit. Some of these investments can also be put to commercial use to improve the RoI and increase diversification. We investigate ELM and how to make it work for farm businesses of every size.
Register nowRPG and Kent County Agricultural Society co-host an emergency summit on Rural Crime and how we can support farmers and rural businesses who feel under siege. We discuss the rise of rural crime during ...
View TalkWe look at Net Zero, how businesses can reduce their emissions and opportunities in the renewable & sustainable energy industry for landowners. With Alan Brown MP, member of the BEIS Select Committee
View TalkAnne Marie Morris, MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Health & Social Care presents the Group's preliminary findings for discussion.
View TalkRace to the bottom pricing in food retail is not sustainable and international trade deals allowing cheap imports will compounded the issue. With Luke Pollard, Shadow Environment Minister.
View TalkCompanies that build profitable relationships with the external world often define themselves through their environmental, social & governance focus - with Natalie Bennett, Green Party Peer
View TalkWe take a look at how COVID-19 and Brexit impact the future of the £20bn rural tourism industry, the local communities which rely on visitors and how we engage with the natural environment.
View TalkFood & farming policy, obesity & food strategies, immigration, international trade deals...what is the future of the fruit business? - with Lord Krebs, Founding Chairman of the Food Standards Agency
View TalkPets ownership gives older people numerous health and wellbeing benefits, yet they are rarely considered in the care of elderly people. How can the pet industry help change this? In partnership with t...
View TalkDeepdive into medical & digital innovation, how nature & technology play complimentary roles in our health system, and how Brexit, tech & CV19 are reshaping access to care - with Steve McCabe MP
View TalkNew models of CSR are emerging. We look at the many benefits of becoming a business with purpose - with Baroness Bowles of Berkhamstead.
View TalkNew tech, the competitiveness of British food after Brexit, the workforce of tomorrow, the changing farming landscape, consumer education about food & govt support. With Neil Parish, MP & EFRA Chair.
View TalkEcommerce, the future of the high street and omnichannel business models in the pet industry. A RED Special for Virtual Petindex with the Pet Industry Federation.
View TalkThe importance of creating a culture of mental wellness, how to look after your mental health and the business benefits of employee wellbeing. With Sir Norman Lamb.
View TalkCultural and logistical changes lead to questions around how to fix our broken food system - with Daniel Zeichner, MP and Shadow Defra Minister.
View TalkHealth and employee wellbeing as a business strategy for economic success.
View TalkGovernment support and business strategies for survival.
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