ITLUS set to challenge members next week
The Irish Tillage and Land Use Society (ITLUS) is celebrating 50 years in 2019 and over those years the tillage industry has faced many challenges. The society prides itself on challenging its members and keeping ahead of the game.
This year’s conference will challenge members to listen to views that they may not necessarily want to hear, but need to be aware of.
Current president, Michael Phelan spoke to AgriLand ahead of the conference and stated that the organisation needs to listen to people who are commenting on their industry.
As a group of people we’re very willing to learn, but we’re only willing to learn on fair comment and fair facts.
“Scientists have to be responsible in their commentary,” Michael added and stated that its good to meet them first hand and share different views.
He noted that it is important to be aware of these different views and achieve a fair balance. Like any other ITLUS conference he said there will be time for discussion and conversation.
One of the unique things about ITLUS is how it brings people from all areas of the tillage sector together.
“ITLUS strands from the scientists, to the researchers, to agri-business, to farmers. It’s an all inclusive body and it works for the good of all.
It brings those people into a room together where their daytime hats are left outside. The angles are left out. It’s a meeting of minds for the better of the sector.
Details of the conference
The theme of this year’s conference is “Visions for the Future” and it will extend to two days.
The conference will take place at the Clanard Court Hotel, Athy, Co. Kildare on Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5.
Day 1
The conference will begin on Wednesday, December 4, at 3:45pm, with registration from 3:00pm.
The group’s AGM will take place at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 4 and a dinner will follow at 7:30pm.
Day 2
On day two registration is available from 9:30am and proceedings will start at 10:00am.
If you would like to attend the conference, you can email: [email protected] and state if you will attend on Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday evening and/or Thursday.
