Huntingdon Monitor Farm: Machinery, margins and management

Join us at the Huntingdon Monitor Farm for a practical discussion on harvest 2026 performance, cover crop try-out updates, machinery share and business margins.

Andrew Ramply and Joe Hicken will share updates from the AHDB cover crop try-out, including establishment and findings to date. Andrew and Joe will also provide an insight into the machinery share operated within the business, explaining how it works in practice and the benefits it has delivered. Alongside this, we'll review harvest 2026 performance and discuss cropping plans for the season ahead.

We'll also be joined by an expert speaker to explore farm margins, machinery investment and how to strike the right balance between cost, efficiency and profitability. Combining practical farm experience with expert advice, this event offers a great opportunity to share ideas, learn from others and take away insights that can be applied within your own farming business.

Key learning outcomes

• Review harvest 2026 performance and cropping plans for the year ahead

• Gain practical insights from the AHDB cover crop try-out, including establishment and findings to date

• Understand how machinery sharing can improve efficiency, manage costs and support business resilience

• Explore farm margins, machinery investment and strategies to balance cost, efficiency and profitability

BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.

Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds