‘Croissants and Questions’ business breakfast – June 2026
What is Gloucestershire’s response to the Agricultural Crisis?
The war in the Middle East has intensified the intense economic pressures on Gloucestershire’s agri-sector, with concerns about food production, supply and a looming mental health crisis.
Join us for June’s Croissants and Questions business breakfast at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) where Cotswold District Councillor Daryl Corps will discuss the impact of rising costs, volatile markets, difficult weather, increasing pressures on labour and how Gloucestershire County Council proposes to support Gloucestershire’s rural economy.
Daryl will be joined by Jacks Weaver, NFU Regional Policy Manger, and a local farmer for a panel discussion on what can be done to support those who put food on our tables, care for our countryside and who now face a perfect storm.
This panel discussion will be followed by informal networking.
Agenda
- 8.00 am – Arrival and refreshments
- 8.30 am – Welcome and guest speakers
- 9.00 am – Informal networking and refreshments
This is a free of charge networking event. All are welcome, especially those interested in strategic land management and the future of food and farming.
We are committed to keeping our networking events accessible to a diverse audience. This year, we have introduced ‘Pay What You Want’ tickets – these contributions help us to continue creating meaningful connections within our business community and directly supports this event and future programming.