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.
Food & Nature
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- Food & Nature
The keynote speaker will deliver the opening address focusing on how energy use, environmental sustainability and responsible food production can work together to deliver long-term low carbon agriculture now and in the future. -
- Food & Nature
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 -
- Food & Nature
Recent media attention has focused on feed additives like Bovaer, which aim to reduce methane emissions from cows. With public, farmer, and retailer debates heating up, we'll discuss the future of these supplements and their potential to contribute to net-zero goals. -
- Food & Nature
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.
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. -
- 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 -
- 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.
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. -
- Food & Nature
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. -
- Food & Nature
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. -
- Food & Nature
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.
Renewables & Energy
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- Renewables & Energy
The list of technologies, innovations, and solutions for battery storage and eclectic 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 -
- Renewables & Energy
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. -
- Renewables & Energy
This session will provide an overview to the new grid connections reforms proposed from DESNZ and Ofgem and how they will align with plans to deliver Clean Power by 2030.
