Oxford University Museum of Natural History, 1st Floor Lecture Theatre
When to retire is challenging and what to do next, more so. Farming might be considered a significant sign of lunacy, but it can be most rewarding fun in spite of the turbulence surrounding it. Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, the ethics of farm animals, animal diseases, public access and the dangers with machinery and large animals all add excitement. Farming must address all these issues but does it pay?