BIAC Events

Proposed payment structure; Eligibility Criteria for the New Scheme; A summary of the Universal Actions required; Details regaridng the Optional Layer due in 2027; and Phasing out of BPS.

With Guest Speaker Wendy Jenkins, CARA Ltd

 

Online via Zoom at 1.00pm

The session will not be recorded.

On Thursday 9th October 2025

Being held at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.

Programme Overview:

 

• Session 1: Rural Planning Reality Check

  • The Government’s overhaul of the planning system – TBC

  • In Conversation: Sarah Beeny and Tony Kernon – Challenges and opportunities in rural development

• Session 2: Development Meets Turbo-Charged Nature

  • Planning and nature policy – Paul Smith, The Strategic Land Group

  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rollout – Adam Shepphard, University of Birmingham

  • Grey Belt to Green Energy: Planning case law – Ros Trotman, Thrings LLP

• Session 3: Farming and Diversification Side by Side

  • Practical insights from Tom Homfray, Penllyn Estate LLP, in conversation with Alex Madden, Hugh James

• Session 4: Buckle Up... A Look to the Future

  • Levelling-up, Regeneration Act and enforcement – Ben Du Feu, Cornerstone Barristers

  • Farming, taxation and planning – George Badger, Ceres Rural

  • Community engagement in rural planning – Paul Miner, CPRE

Tuseday 14th October 2025

Being held at G05, Percy Building, Newcastle University.

Programme:

• 6.00pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 6.30pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 6.45pm – question time with the panel
• 8.00pm – close

The event will be chaired by Simon Britton, Frank Knight.

Panel Guests TBC

 

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Being held at RFA Lecture Theatre, Harper Adams University.

Programme:

• 6.00pm - Tea/ Coffee /Registration
• 6.30pm - Welcome & Introductions to the panel
• 6.45pm - Question time with the panel
• 7.35pm - Student questions
• 8.00pm - Close

 

Guest Panel Speakers: 

- Ruth ML Farrell, Arbitrator and Senior Rural Business Consultant at DJM Consulting

- Anna Goldie, Agricultural Consultant at Harvey Hughes

 

The event will be chaired by David Meredith, Principal Rural Business Consultant at DJM Consulting and former Chairman of BIAC.

 

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.

 

 

 

Thursday 23rd October 2025

Being held at Medrus Conference Suite,MedRus 4, Penbryn, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth University.

Programme:

• 6.30pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 7.00pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 7.15pm – question time with the panel
• 8.30pm – close

 

Guest Panel Speakers:

- Charlie Morgan, Charlie Morgan Grassmaster

- Geraint Jones, Cwmni Gwas Cyf

 

The event will be chaired by Wendy Jenkins, BIAC CEO, CARA Ltd

 

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.

 

 

 

Guest Speaker Simon Britton, FBIAC, Brittons - Agricultural & Environmental Consultants

 

Online via Zoom at 1.00pm

This session will not be recorded

'Planning for Growth - People: Profit: Planet'

60th Anniversary

Thursday 6th November 2025

Location: Telford Theatre, One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Being held at Parkinson Lecture Theatre, Royal Agricultural University.

Programme:

• 4.00pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 4.10pm – question time with the panel
• 5.00pm – close

 

The event will be chaired by Professor Nicola Cannon, Professor of Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University.

Panel Guests TBC

 

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC & IAgrM Student Membership will be encourage.

As BIAC prepares for its next chapter under the evolving vision of the Society of Agriculture, we warmly invite you to join fellow members for a special members-only lunch on Monday, 2nd December at the Farmers Club, London.

This gathering will be a chance to:

• Reconnect with colleagues and friends

• Reflect on BIAC’s impact over the years

• Look forward to what lies ahead with the Society of Agriculture

We would be delighted if you could join us for this important occasion, which celebrates not an end, but a new beginning for our professional community.

To express your interest in attending, please RSVP by the 30th September 2025.

We are asking you to pay a £25 fee (inc. VAT) which will be fully refunded to you if you attend the event or if the event is not held.

Overview on the purpose, mission and values of SocAg;  Governance & Recognition; the Transition Process from Membership of BIAC or IAgrM to SocAg; New Applications; Looking Ahead

Speakers:

Lord Taylor of Holbeach, President, Society of Agriculture

Angus Chalmers, RPD Communications

 

Online via Zoom at 1.00pm

This session will not be recorded