This online event hosted by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) will focus on developments in the bioeconomy which offer potential opportunities for farmers here in Ireland. The event will run from 10am to 12.15 pm on Thursday, October 17th and will be moderated by Damien O’Reilly, European Affairs and Communications Manager, ICOS. The mornings proceedings will explore possible solutions to the challenges that face farming from emission reduction targets to nutrient management and storage and water quality. These diversification opportunities may present a pathway to a more resilient future and should also deliver economic benefit. The speakers and agenda should be of interest to farmers, advisors, co-operatives and agribusinesses as well as those concerned with the environmental and economic sustainability of our agri-food system. Topics will include the latest policy developments, the immediate opportunities that processed manures present, the potential of anaerobic digestion at scale (Danish example), cooperative bioeconomy developments in France, an update on recent announcements Farm Zero C and ICOS Skillnet activities.