South East Future of Farming Conference 2025

Join us for inspiring talks, practical takeaways, networking and food as the South East Future of Farming Conference returns this spring.

For the third year it will be held at Plumpton College's £10m AgriFood Centre in Sussex, run by the college, CLA and Virgin Money, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 from 3pm to 7.30pm.

The conference is renowned for offering tangible solutions for farmers and landowners across the South East, with an emphasis on sharing sustainable farming practices to enhance productivity and profitability.

An exciting mix of speakers will share their experiences and advice, chaired by Molly Biddell, Surrey farmer and head of natural capital at the Knepp Estate. The line-up includes:

Rupert Claxton, meat and livestock director at Gira
Archie Evans, fruit grower from Sussex and Farmers Weekly Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Gavin Lane, CLA Deputy President and arable farmer
Emily Norton, farmer and independent rural policy and strategy adviser
Kent farmer Owen Piper of forward-thinking mixed farming business M.A. Piper & Son

Tickets for this event are only £10 with all proceeds going to the CLA Charitable Trust, which is dedicated to helping those who are disabled or disadvantaged to visit and participate in learning experiences about the countryside. The closing deadline for booking tickets is 6pm on Thursday, 3 April.

For further details and to purchase tickets click below

https://members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/Event-Details/eventDateId/4519

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