11-12 June 2025
Heath Farm, Leadenham Lincs LN5 0QE

Seed to Shelf Stage Day 2

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Land Use, Tax and Business

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

09:00 10:00
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This seminar offers a comprehensive exploration of the critical factors shaping the future of farming in the UK, with a focus on land use, tax policies, and business strategies. Attendees will gain in …

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jeremy Moody, CAAV Secretary and Adviser - The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers - CAAV
Optimising Crop Production: Understanding Variety Choice

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

10:00 11:00
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This seminar explores the critical role of variety selection in UK arable farming, examining how farmers can enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability through well informed variety choice. …

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Will Davies, Partner - Ceres Rural

Speakers

Kate Cobbold, Head of Product Management & Agroservice, Barley Manager - KWS UK Ltd

Professor Mario Caccamo, Chief Executive - NIAB

David Huish, Seed Sales Manager - Dalton Seeds

Russell McKenzie, Farmer - AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council Member (Producer) & Nuffield Scholar
The Promise of Precision Breeding

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

11:00 12:00
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In this seminar, we will delve into the revolutionary advancements in gene editing. As gene editing technologies continue to evolve, the potential for transforming agriculture grows. This seminar wi …

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Tom Allen-Stevens, Founder, BOFIN - British On-Farm Innovation Network

Speakers

The Rt Hon George Eustice

Andrew Ward, MBE, Farmer

Evan Ellison, Postdoctoral research associate - Crop Science Centre

Emily Harrison, Innovation Technical Research Associate - CHAP
Innovating in Arable: Precision, Automation & Sustainability

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

13:00 14:00
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This dynamic panel session explores the present and future of agri-tech. The UK Agri-Tech Centre will highlight some of the impactful innovations it has supported across the sector and how they can contribute to better crop management, before sharing its 10-year ambitions for arable and horticultural innovation - co-developed with stakeholders to address real-world challenges and foster a more systematic approach. We'll also hear from two collaborators with the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Messium will present in-season insights from their UK and European trials using hyperspectral sensing to optimise nutrient management. Dyson Farming will round out the session by showcasing their work in smart crop management, covering everything from sensing and data analytics to precision application in the field. The panel session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Harry Langford, Head of Sustainability - UK Agri-Tech Centre

Speakers

George Marangos-Gilks, CEO & Co-Founder - Messium

Ben Abell, Head of Agronomy - Dyson Farming
Diversifying Your Farm Business

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

14:00 15:00
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As farming is in a period of transition, it is wise to look at additional ways to earn money on farm outside of the traditional farm business models. Sponsored by Sykes, this seminar will help farmer …

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Sandy Kirkpatrick, Founder, Farm Stock

Speakers

Katie Williams, Event Manager - SYKES HOLIDAY COTTAGES

Rosie Dalton, Director - Daltons Dairy

Victoria Sandberg, Partner Commercial Property - TEES LAW

Johnny Dudgeon, Director Estate Management - Savills

Jessica Spencer, Sales & Marketing Manager - Spring Lane Farm Shop, Nottinghamshire
Beer & Band

Seed to Shelf Mainstage - KWS Stand

15:30 16:00
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Join us for some networking and beers in the Seed to Shelf area with live music from Mumfudden Suns!

Speakers

Mumfudden Suns

Sponsors

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Essential Farm Machinery

Agronomist and Arable Farmer

FARM CONTRACTOR & LARGE SCALE FARMER

THE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL VALUERS - CAAV

SYKES HOLIDAY COTTAGES

UK AGRI-TECH CENTRE

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