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Shaping the future of crop protection

Would you like to help shape the future of crop protection? Book your slot now for Early Bird Discount Here are just some of the presentations you won’t want to miss from this year’s BCPC Congress 2023, to be held in Harrogate, 7-8 November. We all demand sustainable foods, but do they always provide sustainable nutrition? […]
BCPC Congress 2020 – a virtual success

The BCPC Congress went ahead this year as a ‘virtual’ event. Using the latest technology, it provided a simple and highly effective Congress experience which ran over three consecutive mornings, starting Tuesday 17 November 2020 and attracting over 100 delegates.
The BCPC Congress 2019 to tackle the challenge of reconciling increased food production with environmental improvement

The BCPC Congress in Brighton, 19-20 November, provides a unique opportunity to focus on the challenge of reconciling increased food production with environmental improvement.
Speaker line-up for the BCPC Congress

The 2019 BCPC Congress will encompass a wide range of topics relevant to the theme of how intensification of food production can be reconciled with environmental protection or enhancement, whatever the UK’s future relationship is with the EU.
BCPC Congress anticipates the impact of Brexit on crop protection and production

Inevitably, the UK’s exit from the EU featured prominently at this year’s BCPC Congress, with speakers covering a range of policy and practical implications – and opportunities.
Impressive plenary speaker line-up for the 2018 BCPC Congress

Brexit implications feature strongly in the opening sessions of this year’s BCPC Congress, which will feature talks on the wider implications for UK crop production.
BCPC Congress hears need for IPM, science and risk-based regulation post-Brexit

Defra minister George Eustice addressed the British Crop Production Council’s (BCPC) annual congress in Brighton on the regulatory landscape post-Brexit.
Agriculture minister to open BCPC Congress

At last year’s Congress, industry stakeholders started to understand the challenges and opportunities that Brexit might bring. With negotiations now underway, this theme has been extended.
Strong views on UK pesticide regulation post-Brexit expressed at BCPC Congress

The Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) held its now-traditional interactive Workshop at the BCPC Congress (EU Regulatory Affairs) on the 4 October 2016.
‘Last thing we need is cheaper food’, says Lord Don Curry

Speaking at the British Crop Production Council congress, Lord Don Curry said: “The agri-food industry is the largest by a mile. It employs lots of people and influences the balance of trade. I support free trade but not unregulated.