Following the presentations, a lively debating session was held with questions from members.

The subject for debate was: ‘Are we making the most of our resources?’ and the panel members were:-

Chairman: Derek Phillips

Professor Michael Winter OBE (Exeter University Centre for Rural Policy Research)

Michael Smith (The Venus Company, Food & Drink Devon)

Anthony Gibson OBE (National Farmers Union Media Strategist)

Mary Talbot-Rosevear (Small Farms Association)

Jonathan Johns (Director, Climate Change Matters)

Andrew Butler (National Farmers Union Senior Food & Farming Advisor)

Various topics were raised as part of the session and these covered local food, the Common Agricultural Policy Reform 2014 and renewable energy.

To view some short films of coverage of the key points discussed, please go to www.ruraldevon.org/video-dr-key-event-2011/