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Farm Shop Talks

In collaboration with:

appetite me

Farm Shop Talks, will provide a dedicated space for practical discussions, expert insight and real-life diversification stories at Farm Business Innovation.

Please click here for the Farm Shops timetable

Located alongside The Farm Shop feature, Farm Shop Talks will host a programme of live sessions focused on farm retail, food and drink production, diversification strategies and creating additional revenue streams within rural businesses. Visitors will hear directly from exhibitors, producers and industry professionals who have successfully diversified their own operations, offering honest insight into the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned along the way.

*Visuals for mock up purposes only and may vary onsite.

Ideas & Insights for Farm Diversification

The theatre-style space has been designed to encourage conversation and knowledge sharing in a relaxed setting, giving visitors the opportunity to continue discussions with speakers and suppliers after each session. Topics may include launching a farm shop, creating branded products, improving customer experience, marketing rural businesses and identifying new opportunities within the growing farm retail sector.

Whether visitors are looking for inspiration, practical advice or new supplier connections, Farm Shop Talks will provide valuable takeaways and networking opportunities for anyone exploring the future of farm diversification.

Farm Shop Talks Seminar Programme

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04 Nov 2026
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...

2026 Exhibitor List


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Show Features

Diversification Exchange

Diversification Exchange

Farm Business Innovation Theatre

Farm Business Innovation Theatre

Farm Shop

Farm Shop

Farm Talks

Farm Talks

2026 Seminar Programme

2026 Seminar Programme

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Getting here

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Land Leisure & Tourism

Land Leisure & Tourism

LLT colocate

We're delighted to be co-located with the Land Leisure and Tourism Show, the UK’s largest event for rural businesses, holiday parks, leisure and attractions. 

Visitor Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it, hear what our visitors have to say!

  • There is no other place you can come to and have conversations with such a broad spectrum of people who work in the business end of agricultural diversification. Exhibitors are so knowledgeable. Everyone has got information at their fingertips and are generous with their time. I will be back next year.
    Hannah James
  • I’m a dairy farmer so have come here today to look for dairy diversification ideas. The milk pasteuriser exhibitors were very helpful and have given me lots to think about. It has been a useful day.
    R McCollum

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