Last year the 2024 Conference Programme was your gateway to a greener, more resilient future.
Join us in 2025 as we cultivate a community of visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders committed to shaping the landscape of sustainable farming.
Farm Tech & Innovation
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- Farm Tech & Innovation
What impact does having a solar system have on your business?
Richard will be discussing the benefits of installing commercial solar panels for your business, highlighting protection against energy price rises, illustrating the financial benefits and reduction in Co2 emissions.
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From Farm to Grid: How to sell your renewable energy
Exploring how renewable energy producers can manage the sale of their exported renewable energy to maximise income and manage risks.
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- Farm Tech & Innovation
How can a data center on your farm generate up to a 201% ROI over 4 years?
How does up to a 201% ROI over 4 years sound? That’s what turning your farm into a mini data center can do for you! Join Josh Riddett, CEO of Easy Compute who has been helping the agricultural industry for over 5 years now. He will reveal how to take advantage of the fastest growing industries in the world and earn substantial returns for simply turning on a computer!
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Food & Nature
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- Food & Nature
The opening panel will explore how sustainable, low-carbon agriculture is crucial for mitigating climate change and fostering a circular economy. It will also discuss how farmers hold the keys to delivering food and energy security through their role as food producers, countryside custodians and rural business owners -
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Delivering low-carbon agriculture is the responsibility of all stakeholders throughout the agri-food supply chain. Suppliers and retailers will discuss how they are working together to reduce emissions in the production, processing and distribution of our food in order to ensure a sustainable 'farm to fork' system
Presentations:
Transacting certified reduced carbon grains - insights from Cefetra Ecosystem Services
How British food can deliver positive change in our communities - Alexia Robinson, Love British Food
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This discussion will look at the role of livestock in sustainable farming, deep-diving into issues like food additives and genetic modifications to reduce emissions. Join our panel of experts for an interactive discussion on how livestock can be part of the solution to achieving net zero agriculture. -
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How do you turn your land into profit? This session will explore how farmers and landowners can leverage their natural assets for financial gain in addition to understanding the risks and considerations when entering into nature-based arrangements, ensuring you're fully equipped for success.
Completed my carbon audit - what now? Jon Dearsley - Savills
BNG: behind the headlines - James Frankland, HCR Law
Agroforestry in action - Rich Thomas, Risbury Court
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Renewables & Energy
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- Renewables & Energy
As the use of on-farm AD plants continues to rise, speakers will share their experience and expertise in using biogas to reduce emissions; as well as operational best practice and what support is available for farmers considering using AD technology.
Presentations:
The role of green gas in net zero - Gareth Mottram, ADBA
Maximise energy and savings with on-farm AD - Lucy Hopwood, NNFCC
From Cows to Kilowatts and beyond: The evolution of our family farm - Frans De Boer, DB Agri Ltd
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- Renewables & Energy
Biomass and energy crops play a vital role in providing renewable energy supply and contributing to the UK's energy security. This session will explore the ways energy crops can be adopted into a farming system, the diversification options they can provide and how they can work effectively alongside food production
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The Sustainable and Environmental benefits of SRC willow Plantations - Chris Johnston, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Fuelling the future - REA's priorities for the biomass sector - Samantha Smith, The Association For Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA)
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- Renewables & Energy
The recent lift of the onshore wind farm ban can present a significant opportunity for farmers and rural business to harness the power of wind energy. Hear from industry speakers who will look into the practical aspects of developing wind energy projects including planning processes, grid applications and tax considerations.
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Farm Tech & Innovation
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- Farm Tech & Innovation
How Xerogrid's Md Ian Emberton’s journey in energy independence came to offer an alternative to expensive/slow grid connections and upgrades.
How large battery storage, solar, wind and generators can provide a cost-effective alternative to paying the DNO to use renewables and storage.
Ian will discuss the circumstances where you can overcome the increasing issues with connecting to the grid with some significant ROI and sustainable credentials.
Sustainable Power . Anywhere.
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Journey to net zero - video presentation -
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Hartpury's Digital Innovation Farm: Showcasing the Future of Agriculture
Discover how Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm is driving agricultural progress through cutting-edge technology, research, and industry collaboration. This presentation will explore the farm’s facilities, innovation projects, and opportunities for farmers, businesses, and researchers to engage with the latest advancements in sustainable Agri-tech solutions.
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Tech for sustainable farming and overcoming adoption challenges
Coordinated by the ' Women in Food and Farming Network' -A panel discussion on the role of new technology in reducing farming’s environmental footprint and enhancing sustainability. Our experts will explore the challenges of adopting innovative solutions, their potential to drive sustainable practices, and how industry leaders are tackling these barriers to implementation.
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Food & Nature
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- Food & Nature
This panel will assess the long-awaited Land Use Framework, discussing its effectiveness in guiding farmers, landowners, and stakeholders toward sustainable land use practices. An interactive Q&A session will examine how it can inform decision-making around food production, nature recovery, and renewable energy to help deliver net-zero targets. -
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Future food security faces challenges. Industry experts will provide insight into how we further boost domestic production and support our home-grown products, what future consumer habits and trends may look like and what this means for the farmer when future-proofing their business. -
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What does the roadmap to net zero agriculture look like? This session will break down the value of carbon, how to effectively sequester and store carbon in your soil and provide a clear understanding of soil carbon certificates and carbon trading.
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Baselining, measuring and inserting - Julian Bell, Agrecalc
Cut carbon, not corners: the path to low emission farming - Eirinn Rusbridge, NFU Energy
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Climate change is reshaping agriculture. In this session , learn how to adapt to a changing climate including how to update and invest in your farm infrastructure, contingency plans for wet crops and what measures you can implement when faced with emerging animal diseases.
Catchment stewardship - for flourishing ecology and rural communities - Ian Richardson, Catchment Stewardship
A journey into the unknown - Lutfi Radwan, Willowbrook Farm
Designing climate adaptation into our farm: A 100-year vision - Clare Hill, Planton Farm
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Renewables & Energy
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- Renewables & Energy
The list of technologies, innovations, and solutions for battery storage and electric vehicles continues to grow. This session will showcase the latest developments that can help increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impact in farming operations
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Battery storage - unlocking the power of your land - Chris Thyer, Bidwells
Generating on Farm Electricity and Green Hydrogen - Mike Kaye, Energy Oasis
Low and zero emission fuels and the future of farming - Nick McCarthy, Cenex
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Solar energy can offer a bright future for farms. Expert speakers will explore the benefits of utilising solar energy for your farm including reduced electricity bills and carbon emissions in addition to navigating the challenges surrounding input costs, storage and maintenance.
Solar-Powered Agriculture: A 2025 Vision and Beyond - Nick Spicer, Your Eco
Renewable Energy in Action: A Poultry Farm Case Study - Robert Lanning, Devonshire Poultry
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