BCPC provides a technical network and forum for all those involved with the science and practice of crop production and its consequences.

In this section of the BCPC website we aim to provide informed opinion from our reports and commentaries on our discussion fora, annual reviews, workshops, responses to consultations and position papers.

If you wish to comment or contribute please contact:

Dr John Fisher
BCPC General Secretary, BCPC, 7 Omni Business Centre, Omega Park, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QD. UK
Tel: +44 (0)1420 593 200
Email: gensec@bcpc.org

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BCPC Fora

BCPC Fora assemble a group of invited experts, provide scene setting introductory speakers and then let the debate run under an expert moderator. The debate is reported under Chatham House Rules of non-attribution and a post-forum commentary added by BCPC.

2006 Forum: Crop Genetic Improvement for 'Sustainability' - the way forward for public-private partnerships
Forum Report (Adobe PDF 40KB)

2004 Forum: Enhancing the Ecoefficiency of Agriculture
Pre-forum Position Paper by Atkinson and Wilkins (Adobe PDF 373KB)
Forum Report (Adobe PDF 489KB)
Commentary by BCPC (Adobe PDF 230KB)

2003 Forum: Biotech 2020 – Crop Biotechnology in the World of 2020
A copy of the Biotech 2020 report can also be purchased from the BCPC Bookshop.
Forum Report (Adobe PDF 523KB)
Commentary by BCPC (Adobe PDF 192KB)

Reports and Submissions from BCPC

The following reports and submissions have been issued as a result of meetings and discussions which raise key issues affecting the future of crop production and protection.