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Seminar Programme

Explore new opportunities, discover fresh ideas and unlock the potential of your farm or rural business at the Farm Business Innovation Show. Our seminar programme brings together industry experts, successful business owners and leading organisations to share practical advice and real-world insights on diversification, renewable energy, planning, finance, biodiversity and more.

Whether you're looking to create new income streams, make better use of your land or future-proof your business, you'll find inspiration and expert guidance to help turn your ideas into opportunities.

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04 Nov 2026
    • Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    • BNG
    Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    Join our team for a comprehensive overview of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), examining all the options available for landowners to access this diversified income stream – including a close look into the ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Keynote Address
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    John Taylor of the iconic Cricket St Thomas estate in Somerset joins us to share the remarkable story of how his family has kept 1,000 acres working — and thriving — for over six decades. From traditi ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    The starting assumption is that planning is required for every diversification project. It is essential to understand the planning process and take all steps to improve your chances of success. This s ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    Ellie Savage and Rob Tate from Appetite Me present a farm shop case study, showing how their Project, Buying and Creative departments work together — from planning and land management through supplier ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    Unlocking Value in Rural Spaces and Places   Your land holds more potential than you think. The question is how to unlock it.   Join Louise Newton, Partner at Bidwells, for an insightful session on tu ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Policy Update
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    This seminar provides an update and comparison on the situation in Wales. It will include the Sustainable Farming Scheme, the farm bureaucracy review, taxes on tourism and proposed changes to water po ...
    • Ask The Expert
    • Renewables and sustainability
    Ask The Expert

    CLICK HERE to book a 15 minute consultation with an EDF expert

    Looking to reduce energy costs, generate renewable power, or future-proof your farm?
    Come and speak to the experts.
    EDF Onsite Power helps agricultural businesses reduce...

    • Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    • BNG
    Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    Meet some of our landowners benefitting from BNG Habitat Bank creation. From income diversification to improved land quality – this presentation and Q&A will enable you to learn more about their motiv ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Diversification into new areas of business – making your land, property and business assets work harder – brings opportunities and additional new income streams. It should provide the impetus to consi ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    With increasing pressure on traditional income streams, diversification has become an important consideration for many rural businesses. Phillipa Bagshaw, Head of Landed Estates at Coutts, shares prac ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    With over 80 years of experience, we can provide expert advice on maximising your income through holiday letting. We'll cover the latest industry trends and present real-life case-studies from landown ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    How does up to a 201% ROI over 4 years sound? That’s what turning your farm into a mini data center can do for you! Join Josh Riddett, CEO of Easy Compute who has been helping the agricultural industr ...
    • Ask The Expert
    Ask The Expert

    CLICK HERE to book a 15 minute consultation with a Sykes Holiday Expert

    Thinking about starting a holiday let or diversifying your land?

    Sykes Holiday Cottages is one of the UK’s leading holiday letting agencies, helping property owners unlock their earning potential while taking care of everything from marketing and bookings to guest support..

    • Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    • BNG
    Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    The sector is rapidly growing, with BNG becoming mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) on 2nd November 2026 – just two days before Farm Business Innovation. This is lead ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    This seminar will provide an overview of the key grants available for planting and managing woodlands along with some advice for landowners who may be considering the creation of new woodlands.
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    Diversification can unlock new opportunities for landowners and tenants alike but existing tenancy arrangements can often create unexpected obstacles. In this session, Charlotte Razay, Legal Director ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    Hosted by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) As Biodiversity Net Gain becomes embedded in the planning system, the offsite market is still maturing. This session explores how rural landow ...
    • Ask The Expert
    • Renewables and sustainability
    Ask The Expert
    Easy Compute helps landowners and farmers turn spare space and power capacity into a mini data centre, hosting high-performance computing for some of the fastest-growing industries in the world.  For ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Policy Update
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Released earlier this year, the Farming Roadmap 2050 is a broad document, bringing together a range of commitments on food security, environmental recovery, land use, climate resilience, and animal he ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    How to create a premium food offer that will attract more footfall in your foodhall and restaurant. We talk through the evolution journey, from selling eggs at the farm gate, through to magnificent ce ...
05 Nov 2026
    • Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    • Presentation
    Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    Join our team for a comprehensive overview of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), examining all the options available for landowners to access this diversified income stream – including a close look into the ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Keynote Address
    • Fireside Q&A
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    Join Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan and her son Wolfe Bentinck for an exclusive fireside chat at 10.30am, hosted by Farmers Guardian editorial director Olivia Midgley. Lisa and Wolfe will discuss the ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Policy Update
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Released earlier this year, the Farming Roadmap 2050 is a broad document, bringing together a range of commitments on food security, environmental recovery, land use, climate resilience, and animal he ...
    • Ask The Expert
    • Renewables and sustainability
    Ask The Expert
    Turn your farm into a mini datacentre and take advantage of the AI revolution and earn up to 201% over 4 years ,  sounds too good to be true ? Come and speak to the experts . Easy Compute helps landow ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    As farming businesses evolve, diversification is becoming essential — from holiday lets and renewable energy to farm shops and direct sales. Getting the business structure, tax treatment and financial ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    Ellie Savage and Rob Tate from Appetite Me present a farm shop case study, showing how their Project, Buying and Creative departments work together — from planning and land management through supplier ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Diversification into new areas of business – making your land, property and business assets work harder – brings opportunities and additional new income streams. It should provide the impetus to consi ...
    • Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    • BNG
    Environment Bank - BNG Hub
    Meet some of our landowner partners who are benefitting from BNG Habitat Bank creation. From income diversification to improved land quality – learn more about their motivations, experiences, and what ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    With input costs continuing to squeeze margins and commodity prices failing to keep pace, the gap between the UK's best and worst performing farms has never been wider. In this session, Ross Clark, Re ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    This seminar provides an overview of the upcoming changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in Private Rented Sector housing. It will give landlords practical tips of how they can prepare for ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Presentation
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    Farm admin is the job nobody signed up for, and it is the one that decides whether a farm gets paid properly. AgroPulse AI, built by Agroinsights Technologies, will show how farmers are already record ...
    • Ask The Expert
    Ask The Expert
    Thinking about turning your land into a glamping business? Drop in to this informal session hosted by the Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA) and put your questions to our reps. Whether you’r ...
    • Farm Shop Talks
    • Presentation
    Farm Shop Talks
    Paul Hargreaves, CEO of Cotswold Fayre and founder of Flourish foodhall and restaurant, explores what it takes to excel in speciality food – both in retail and in product. Drawing on his experience di ...
    • Renewables and sustainability
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    How does up to a 201% ROI over 4 years sound? That’s what turning your farm into a mini data center can do for you! Join Josh Riddett, CEO of Easy Compute who has been helping the agricultural industr ...
    • Ask The Expert
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    Ask The Expert

    CLICK HERE to book at 15 min consultation with a Dudley Peverill expert

    Considering diversifying your farm or rural estate? Come and talk to the experts at Dudley Peverill, specialists in rural projects and farm diversification. Their team covers estate masterplanning, rural consultancy, and funding and finance...

    • CLA Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Following a year of significant change for the planning system, this seminar will provide an update on the latest planning reforms and explain what they mean for farmers, landowners and rural entrepre ...
    • FBI Theatre
    • Setting up your agribusiness
    • Panel Discussion
    Farm Business Innovation Theatre
    Diversification can open up exciting new opportunities for a farm business, but only if the idea works from start to finish. All too often, the real obstacles only come to light once time and money ha ...
    • CLA Theatre
    • Renewables and sustainability
    • Presentation
    CLA Theatre
    Delivering for the environment is increasingly seen as a viable diversification and a good way of building sustainable and resilient businesses. There is a wide range of funding opportunities through ...

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