Real farms, real results – Glovers Farm tour

This will be the final Monitor Farm meeting with David Cross of Glovers Farm. Come along to hear about and learn from David's journey and find out how you can enhance your business resilience, reduce inputs and improve gross margins.

Agenda

10:30–11:00am Welcome and registration
Arrive, grab a tea or coffee and connect with peers.

11:00–11:15am Event briefing and introduction to the farm tour
Hear about the plans for the day and what you can expect to take away.

11:15am – 1:00pm Farm tour: Hands-on learning at four stations
Rotate through practical sessions, hearing from farmers and experts about real-world solutions.

Station 1: Transition to a livestock system

• Explore how David Cross successfully shifted from arable to livestock, reducing inputs and improving resilience

Station 2: Soil health and biological activity

• See soil health in action and learn how biological activity can drive productivity
• Practical insights into soil management and monitoring

Station 3: Farm trials and practical demonstrations

• Discover how on-farm trials have influenced decisions
• Explore the latest data on soil and plant health and how to apply findings on your farm

Station 4: Enterprise changes and livestock expansion

• Understand the impacts of shifting rotations, introducing new grazing systems and phasing out arable crops

1:00–2:00pm Lunch and networking
Enjoy a relaxed lunch while networking with fellow farmers, advisors and industry experts.

2:00–2:45pm Economic and environmental impact
Hear how FARMAX modelling assessed the economic and environmental outcomes of the farm's transition.

2:45–3:30pm Panel discussion and Q&A

• Take part in a farmer-led discussion, ask questions and share insights
• An opportunity to explore the practicalities of grazing systems, soil health management and business resilience

Speakers

• Liz Genever, Independent grassland and soil consultant
• James Daniel, Precision Grazing Ltd.
• David Cross, Glovers Farm
• Katrina Thompson, AHDB