Thu, 30 November 2023
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sean works on his family farm on the south-eastern edge of the Pampas in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Since 1996, his arable farm has operated a no-till system. The main crops are wheat, barley, white clover seed production, sunflower, corn and seed corn, and sweetcorn produced under irrigation. They also produce some peas and often plant a second crop of soybean after the wheat and barley harvest.
Sean will be talking on a variety of topics, including:
- Soil preservation techniques
- Highlighting methods such as no-till farming to protect and enhance soil health
- Comparative Analysis: Arable farming in the UK vs Argentina
- Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of arable farming in both regions
- Strategies for reducing chemical usage in agriculture
- Discussing alternative approaches to minimise chemical inputs in farming practices
- Economic and social contrasts
- Comparing the costs and socio-economic aspects of arable farming in the UK and Argentina
- Carbon capture in agriculture
- Examining the role of farmers in carbon capture and how it can be leveraged for the farmer’s benefits
- Leadership and management in agribusiness
- Addressing key aspects of leadership and management in the context of modern agribusiness, emphasising sustainable practices and decision-making
Find out more about our AgriLeader activities and other Talking Leaders broadcasts
