Events

Lancaster University
Keynote speakers, including Dr Cheryl Palm from the
University of Florida, will address issues such as Soils and
Food Security, Climate Change and Health and Water Quality
and the 2018 Annual Conference of the British Society of
Soil Science will provide an opportunity to deliberate
and discuss these critical topics.
Throughout the two days there will be opportunities to network with
practitioners from diverse organisations, discuss how your research
aligns to current SDGs, benefit from hearing differing views and opinions,
learn how your research can contribute to the UK Soil SDG aims,
and catch up with peers and colleagues. BIAC is an Affiliate Partners so receive substantial discounts - choose the relevant 'Affiliates' payment option and state BIAC.

The BIAC Rural & Agricultural Consultants Foundation Course is a well-established course designed and intended as a refresher course for those already in the profession, as well as for those who have recently started employment within companies who provide Rural & Agricultural Consultancy. The course allows participants to gain a fuller understanding of the industry they work in.  This course provides an opportunity to experience a cross section of the profession, along with presentations by people directly involved in the agricultural and rural sectors.  This allows the individuals taking part in the Course to develop their knowledge of the industry by hearing presentations and discussion with one another. The BIAC Rural & Agricultural Consultants Foundation Course is a residential Course and takes place over 2 days.  

Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade SG18 9DX This two day training course offers you a unique opportunity to build your confidence and precision in characterising and describing the soil beneath your feet by introducing you to the principles of soil classification.

'Delivering Rural Development in a Complex and Ever-changing Planning System' Sponsored by Taylor Wimpey & Thrings and supported by Farmers Weekly & Planning Magazine.      

Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EH, United Kingdom Event description:  Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) has a formal role in the planning system in England and Wales and is designed to prevent the loss of our best and most versatile land in line with the principles of sustainable development.