Events

FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Shipton-under-Wychwood, OX7 6BJ ‘Update on the Environmental Land Management Scheme and future payment mechanisms for land managers to deliver public goods’ If you would like to attend, please email victoria@biac.co to be added to the list.

09.30 - 17.30 VENUE: We the Curious, Bristol join us for the Michelmores' Sustainable Agriculture Conference:
'Innovating change'. The conference will provide an insight into
businesses and technologies that are advancing sustainable practices in
agriculture.
We will consider key emerging concepts and policies that are set to shape
the agricultural industry. The event will showcase innovation in
sustainable agriculture.
The morning will consist of talks from experts discussing topics
including vertical farming, robotics and insect farming. the afternoon
workshops will cover securing investment, R&D, natural capital and
estates.
Proposed Timings
09: 30 - Arrival and networking
10:00 - Speakers presentations
12:45 - lunch
14:00 - workshops
15:00 - panel discussions and q&A
16:10 - closing comments and networking
17:30 - event close
 

Lordington Park Agronomy, led by agroecologist Jonathan Holmes, is hosting a one-day training day on how to change farming practices to conservation agriculture and maximise gross margin. Speakers will also include Precision Decisions, the farming service provider with vast agronomic and practical experience, and Sumo UK, the leading manufacturer of innovative agricultural machinery for cultivation, seed drilling, strip-tillage and zero-till establishments. Topics covered on the day: How soils function The benefits of Albrecht soil analysis Plant and soil interaction: reduce input costs & increase profit Case studies of problem soils Introduction to carbon capture sequestration Bacon roll on arrival
Finger buffet lunch
Biscuits & pastries in the afternoon
Coffee & tea Discounted accommodation is available to attendees. The Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club offers log cabin style holiday lodges and spacious hotel room hire options in peaceful surroundings in the Yorkshire Wolds.