<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Monitor Farms</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/farm-excellence/monitor-farms</link><description>Monitor Farms</description><item><title>Wantage Monitor Farm revisited: Ten years on, where are we now?</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/wantage-monitor-farm-revisited-ten-years-on-where-are-we-now</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Nearly a decade after the&amp;nbsp;Wantage Monitor Farm Programme concluded at Hendred Estates, join Julian Gold&amp;nbsp;for a reflection&amp;nbsp;on the changes, decisions and lessons that have shaped the farm business since, with supporting analysis.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Julian's willingness to openly discuss the decisions that have shaped the farm business promises an informative and educational meeting. Key topics&amp;nbsp;for discussion include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): what has worked and what has not?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The SOH1 (full direct drilling) numbers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The mixed results of replacing Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) with SFI&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Regenerative agriculture: pain or profit?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The impact on yields and profitability&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Machinery: how many drills in the shed?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Machinery costs as a recurring theme&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ownership&amp;nbsp;versus running costs, depreciation strategies and the total cost of field operations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Farm business structure: shapeshifting for profitability&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Losing tenancies, gaining contract farms and in-house farms&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Growing acres and creating economies of scale&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attendees. Refreshments will be served on arrival, followed by a buffet lunch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/David%20Hunter%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds).jpg" alt="" width="173" height="173" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;David Hunter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:48:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/wantage-monitor-farm-revisited-ten-years-on-where-are-we-now</guid></item><item><title>East Yorkshire Farm Network: Putting IPM into practice</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-yorkshire-farm-network-putting-ipm-into-practice</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us at Bishop Burton College for an interactive event exploring how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can support resilient and profitable crop production.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The programme will include a hands-on carabid beetle identification workshop led by Dr. Kelly Jowett, from Rothamsted Research, helping attendees recognise beneficial insects and understand the role they play in natural pest control.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You'll also hear the latest updates from AHDB's Dr. Sacha White on aphid and barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) monitoring tools, alongside discussions on current IPM research, practical implementation and opportunities to reduce reliance on chemical controls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event offers the chance to build your IPM knowledge, share experiences with fellow growers and advisers and discover the latest research and resources available to support on-farm decision making.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Key learning outcomes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn how to identify, assess and understand beneficial insects on your farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the latest developments in BYDV management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Introduction to the&amp;nbsp;Farmland Carabids identification guide booklet and app and our BYDV Monitoring Tool&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attending this event. Refreshments and breakfast rolls will be provided on arrival.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/cp%201.jpg" alt="" width="137" height="164" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/craig-patrick"&gt;Craig Patrick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/craig-patrick"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-yorkshire-farm-network-putting-ipm-into-practice</guid></item><item><title>Kingsclere Monitor Farm: Designing effective on-farm trials </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/kingsclere-monitor-farm-designing-effective-on-farm-trials</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Want to make confident, evidence-based decisions on your farm? Join AHDB Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds for a hands-on workshop focused on the design, delivery and interpretation of on-farm trials.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you'll explore different trial approaches, from simple field comparisons to strip trials, randomised block designs and alternate tramline trials. Learn how to develop robust research questions, set suitable controls, collect meaningful data and interpret results with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The session will also cover opportunities for funding through&amp;nbsp;the ADOPT programme and provide practical guidance on protocols, measurements, standard operating procedures, reporting and communicating results.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;By attending, you'll learn how to:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Design scientifically valid and practical on-farm trials&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Define clear trial objectives linked to farm business goal&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Account for field variability and improve confidence in results&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Select appropriate methods for data collection and monitoring&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Apply basic analysis techniques to support decision making&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ideal for farmers, agronomists and advisers looking to turn on-farm questions into reliable, actionable evidence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS Points and lunch included.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please register to book your place.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/David%20Hunter%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)-1.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="174" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;David Hunter&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/kingsclere-monitor-farm-designing-effective-on-farm-trials</guid></item><item><title>Digging deeper: Understanding soils for crop performance and long-term resilience </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/digging-deeper-understanding-soils-for-crop-performance-and-long-term-resilience</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Soil is one of the farm's most valuable assets, influencing crop performance, nutrient availability, resilience to weather extremes and long-term profitability.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Join soil specialist David Purdy for an interactive AHDB field event exploring how to:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assess soil condition&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the relationship between soil chemistry and plant nutrition&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Identify practical management changes that support healthier soils&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Through a combination of field-based demonstrations, discussion and technical insight, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how soil structure, biology, pH and redox conditions influence nutrient cycling, root development and crop performance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you are looking to improve nutrient use efficiency, build resilience into cropping systems or better understand the processes occurring beneath the soil surface, this event will provide practical take-home messages that can be applied on farm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Key learning outcomes:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Assess soil structure and function in the field&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand how soil conditions influence nutrient availability and uptake&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Explore the role of pH and redox processes in crop nutrition&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Identify practical management actions that support soil health and productivity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improve decision-making around cultivation, nutrition and organic matter management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please register to book your place.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A light buffet lunch will be provided at The Vine.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/David%20Hunter%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)-1.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;David Hunte&lt;/a&gt;r&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:42:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/digging-deeper-understanding-soils-for-crop-performance-and-long-term-resilience</guid></item><item><title>Kent Monitor Farm: From aphids to action – managing BYDV in cereals</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/kent-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join AHDB and ADAS for a focused event exploring the latest approaches to managing barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in cereal crops.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With ongoing challenges around aphid control, insecticide resistance and changing weather patterns, effective BYDV management remains a key priority for arable growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event will bring together researchers, advisers and farmers to share the latest evidence, practical experiences and innovative tools designed to support decision-making on farm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Attendees will hear updates on current BYDV research, learn about our new BYDV tool and gain insights into insecticide resistance monitoring and integrated management strategies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The programme also includes practical aphid assessment training, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to discuss real-world challenges directly with expert speakers and fellow growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Key learning outcomes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the latest developments in BYDV management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn about novel approaches to reducing virus risk&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Explore our new BYDV system&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain practical skills in aphid identification and assessment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hear first-hand experiences of managing BYDV on farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contribute feedback to help shape future AHDB tools and resources&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event is ideal for cereal growers, agronomists, farm managers and advisers looking to improve their understanding of BYDV and enhance crop protection decisions for the season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Other events in this series&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/hereford-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;23 September - Hereford&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/pilton-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;24 September &amp;ndash; Pilton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/David%20Hunter%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)-1.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="151" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;David Hunter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Logos/ADAS.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="154" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:31:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/kent-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</guid></item><item><title>Farm Excellence: Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/farm-excellence/cereals-oilseeds</link><description>Farm Excellence: Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/farm-excellence/cereals-oilseeds</guid></item><item><title>Pilton Monitor Farm: From aphids to action – managing BYDV in cereals</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pilton-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join AHDB and ADAS for a focused event exploring the latest approaches to managing Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in cereal crops.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With ongoing challenges around aphid control, insecticide resistance and changing weather patterns, effective BYDV management remains a key priority for arable growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event will bring together researchers, advisers and farmers to share the latest evidence, practical experiences and innovative tools designed to support decision-making on farm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Attendees will hear updates on current BYDV research, learn about our new BYDV system, and gain insights into insecticide resistance monitoring and integrated management strategies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The programme also includes practical aphid assessment training, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to discuss real-world challenges directly with expert speakers and fellow growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Key learning outcomes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the latest developments in BYDV management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn about novel approaches to reducing virus risk&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Explore our new BYDV System&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain practical skills in aphid identification and assessment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hear first-hand experiences of managing BYDV on farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contribute feedback to help shape future AHDB tools and resources&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event is ideal for cereal growers, agronomists, farm managers and advisers looking to improve their understanding of BYDV and enhance crop protection decisions for the season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Other events in this series&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/hereford-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;23 September&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Hereford&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/kent-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;21 October - Kent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/MI/Meet%20the%20team%20page%20NEW%20BIO%20-%20REGIONAL%20(SEE%20NOTES%20-%20SW)%20-%20Zoe%20Kingham%20-%20230913%20PHOTO.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="155" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/zoe-kingham"&gt;Zoe Kingham&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/zoe-kingham"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Logos/ADAS.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="132" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:26:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pilton-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</guid></item><item><title>Hereford Monitor Farm: From aphids to action – managing BYDV in cereals</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hereford-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join AHDB and ADAS for a focused event exploring the latest approaches to managing Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in cereal crops.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With ongoing challenges around aphid control, insecticide resistance and changing weather patterns, effective BYDV management remains a key priority for arable growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event will bring together researchers, advisers and farmers to share the latest evidence, practical experiences and innovative tools designed to support decision-making on farm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Attendees will hear updates on current BYDV research, learn about&amp;nbsp;our new BYDV and gain insights into insecticide resistance monitoring and integrated management strategies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The programme also includes practical aphid assessment training, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to discuss real-world challenges directly with expert speakers and fellow growers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Key learning outcomes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the latest developments in BYDV management&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn about novel approaches to reducing virus risk&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Explore our new BYDV System&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain practical skills in aphid identification and assessment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hear first-hand experiences of managing BYDV on farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contribute feedback to help shape future AHDB tools and resources&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event is ideal for cereal growers, agronomists, farm managers and advisers looking to improve their understanding of BYDV and enhance crop protection decisions for the season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;BASIS points are available for attending this event and lunch is included.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Other events in this series&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/pilton-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;24 September&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Pilton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/kent-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals"&gt;21 October - Kent&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/Aaron%20Cantrill.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="179" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/aaron-cantrill"&gt;Aaron Cantrill&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/aaron-cantrill"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Logos/ADAS.jpg" alt="" width="159" height="149" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:26:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hereford-monitor-farm-from-aphids-to-action-managing-bydv-in-cereals</guid></item><item><title>Summer farm walk: North Essex Monitor Farm </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/summer-farm-walk-north-essex-monitor-farm</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Postponed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;h6&gt;Please note, this event has been postponed and will not be taking place on Friday 3 July.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Look out for details of the rescheduled event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us at Shore Hall Estate for a farm walk and discussion focused on the role of break crops within the rotation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What we will cover&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take a look around the farm to assess current crop performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discuss the practical and financial benefits of different break crop options and explore how they can support weed, pest and disease management, soil health, and overall farm resilience&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Share experiences, discuss current challenges, and hear different perspectives on making break crops work within modern arable systems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This meeting is free to attend, but please register so we can organise catering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/Amy%20Catling%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)%20outdoors-1-1.JPG" alt="" width="129" height="133" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Amy Catling&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Interim Head of Engagement &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:41:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/summer-farm-walk-north-essex-monitor-farm</guid></item><item><title>Summer farm walk: Norwich Monitor Farm </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/summer-farm-walk-norwich-monitor-farm</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us for&amp;nbsp;a final event at Norwich Monitor Farm to reflect on the past three years of their Monitor Farm journey.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What we will cover&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discuss key learnings and challenges&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Take a walk through the crops to see how the season is progressing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hear about plans for the future.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This meeting is free to attend, but please register so we can organise catering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/Amy%20Catling%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)%20outdoors-1-1.JPG" alt="" width="127" height="131" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Amy Catling&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Interim Head of Engagement &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:01:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/summer-farm-walk-norwich-monitor-farm</guid></item><item><title>Huntingdonshire Monitor Farm: Launch and summer farm walk</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/huntingdonshire-monitor-farm-launch-and-summer-farm-walk</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s a new Monitor Farm in Huntingdonshire! Join us at Common Barn Farm with the team at G.T. Ramply &amp;amp; Son to hear about their plans as the next AHDB Monitor Farm for the area.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Farming across 3,500 acres, over varying soil types, Ramply Farms grow winter and spring cereals, oilseed rape, cover crops, and contract some lighter land out for onions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This launch event will introduce the key challenges and objectives for the farming business, with presentations, technical discussion and a summer farm walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What we'll cover&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AHDB cover crop trial&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; insights from the Bedfordshire trial comparing 2-way and 10-way cover crop mixes, and their impact on soil health, livestock and cash crop performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Launching the Huntingdonshire Monitor Farm&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; meet Andrew Ramply and Joe Hicken as they introduce the farm business objectives and priorities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crop establishment and machinery&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; including the interrow hoe, Horsch Avatar and changes to row spacing for improved crop establishment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Integrating livestock into the rotation&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; finishing store lambs on winter cover crops and exploring impacts on margins and spring crop productivity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Soil type and management demonstration&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; David Felce will lead an in-field demonstration exploring how varying soil types influence management decisions across the farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In-field crop walk&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; including OSR after three years out of the rotation, spring cropping, varieties Vibe and Dawsum, and spring oats following grazed cover crops&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;East Midlands cover crop trials&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; plans for the new Autumn 2026 Huntingdonshire trial comparing 3-way and 6-way cover crop mixes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points are available for this event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As always, food and beverages will be provided. Please sign up to attend for catering purposes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We look forward to welcoming you to attend the next chapter of AHDB Monitor Farms in the East Midlands!&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:21:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/huntingdonshire-monitor-farm-launch-and-summer-farm-walk</guid></item><item><title>Pre-harvest Monitor Farm open evening: North West</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pre-harvest-monitor-farm-open-evening-north-west</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event cancelled &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come along for a friendly Monitor Farm open evening at Gore House Farm where we&amp;rsquo;ll get the latest insights from the Monitor Farm and learn about upcoming plans for variable rate drilling.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s a great chance to meet other growers, compare approaches, and pick up ideas before the combines roll. We will also discuss plans for trialling variable rate drilling for the 2027 crop.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What to expect&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Tour of the farm, including a look at Cameron&amp;rsquo;s custom Typha harvester&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Monitor Farm update&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Harvest 2026 outlook&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Application of variable rate drilling in 2027&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Evening BBQ&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Everyone&amp;rsquo;s welcome. Bring a neighbour and join us for an evening of practical, down-to-earth discussion.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;This meeting is free to attend, but please register so we can organise catering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/cp%201.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="135" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/craig-patrick"&gt;Craig Patrick&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/craig-patrick"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Engagement (Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:59:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pre-harvest-monitor-farm-open-evening-north-west</guid></item><item><title>South Notts Monitor Farm: Launch and summer farm walk</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/south-notts-monitor-farm-launch-and-summer-farm-walk</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s a new Monitor Farm for South Notts! Join us at Smite Hill Farm&amp;nbsp;to hear from Grant and Sarah Page about their plans.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As the Bingham Monitor Farm comes to the end of it&amp;rsquo;s three-year term with AHDB, Joe Fisher will&amp;nbsp;share his closing remarks, learnings and plans he has for the future of Manor Farm, Saxondale.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What we'll cover&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Launching South Notts: Grant and Sarah Page will&amp;nbsp;introduce their farm business, including diversifications, and the challenges they hope to explore and overcome as the next AHDB Monitor Farm for the region&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;East Midlands cover crop trials: The South Notts Monitor Farm cover crop trial will begin in Autumn 2026, aiming to produce accurate margins for both field and financial performance when growing and grazing cover crops ahead of spring crops&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Event details&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Food and drinks&amp;nbsp;provided&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Basis and NRoSO points available&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Please sign up so we can plan catering&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We look forward to welcoming you to the next chapter of AHDB Monitor Farms in the East Midlands.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/south-notts-monitor-farm"&gt;Read more about the Souh Notts Monitor Farm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="148" height="148" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton"&gt;Molly Bampton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:10:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/south-notts-monitor-farm-launch-and-summer-farm-walk</guid></item><item><title>Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance? </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/why-are-high-doses-bad-news-for-fungicide-resistance</link><description>Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance? </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/why-are-high-doses-bad-news-for-fungicide-resistance</guid></item><item><title>East Suffolk Monitor Farm: Back to basics</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-suffolk-monitor-farm-back-to-basics</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Join Dennington Hall Farms for a practical meeting focused on the core principles that drive consistent crop performance.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With ongoing pressure on margins, this session will revisit the fundamentals that underpin resilient arable systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Speakers and topics include:&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All things soil and soil health,&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;David Purdy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Focus on seed, genetics and plant breeding,&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;Heather Oldfield and Phil Tailby from Limagrain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The right nutrition at the right time,&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;Omex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A view from an independent agronomist and business consultant,&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;Doug Inglis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The meeting will include a farm walk to look at current cropping and discuss in-field management, seasonal challenges and lessons learned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/Amy%20Catling%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)%20outdoors-1-1.JPG" alt="" width="116" height="120" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Amy Catling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:16:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/east-suffolk-monitor-farm-back-to-basics</guid></item><item><title>North Essex Monitor Farm – Ditch and drainage management</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-essex-monitor-farm-ditch-and-drainage-management</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us at Shore Hall Estate for a practical, on-farm session focused on ditch and drainage management.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will begin with breakfast before heading out into the field to look at the recent ditch and drainage work carried out across the estate. This will be an opportunity to see the work first-hand and discuss the approach taken with the contractors involved, including practical considerations, challenges and lessons learned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;While on farm, we will also take the opportunity to look at the crops and hear from the farm's agronomist about key considerations for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This will be a practical, discussion-led morning with plenty of opportunity for questions and shared experiences.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for this on farm meeting.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/Amy%20Catling%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)%20outdoors-1-1.JPG" alt="" width="154" height="159" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Amy Catling&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:02:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/north-essex-monitor-farm-ditch-and-drainage-management</guid></item><item><title>Norwich Monitor Farm: Ditch and drain management – Practical solutions for a changing climate</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/norwich-monitor-farm-ditch-and-drain-management-practical-solutions-for-a-changing-climate</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us for our next Norwich Monitor Farm meeting, where we&amp;rsquo;ll take a practical, on-farm look at ditch and drain management and explore how growers can build greater resilience into their land.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&amp;rsquo;ll begin the session out in the field, visiting an area of the host farm that has historically presented drainage challenges.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Together, we&amp;rsquo;ll discuss:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How the site has developed over time&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What has contributed to the issues&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Practical steps being considered to future-proof the area in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Back in the meeting room, we&amp;rsquo;ll continue the conversation with a focus on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Effective ditch and drain maintenance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Management strategies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The role of good records and long-term planning in protecting soil health, crop performance and farm infrastructure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There will also be an important update on the Advanced&amp;nbsp;Water Industry National Environment Programme (A-WINEP) grant scheme, which will open for applications at the end of January.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The scheme supports projects that:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improve water quality&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reduce pollution risks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Deliver wider environmental benefits across catchments&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please arrive at 9:30am to start at 10:00am. We will finish with lunch at 1:00pm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a farm walk.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/Amy%20Catling%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)%20outdoors-1-1.JPG" alt="" width="194" height="200" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Amy Catling&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amy-catling"&gt;Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:37:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/norwich-monitor-farm-ditch-and-drain-management-practical-solutions-for-a-changing-climate</guid></item><item><title>Building resilient arable systems: Long-term no-till, biologicals and foliar nutrition in practice</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/building-resilient-arable-systems-long-term-no-till-biologicals-and-foliar-nutrition-in-practice</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us at this on-farm meeting led by Geoff Homer, George Hosier and Ben Arthur.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will be discussing:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Long-term direct drilling&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; review, outcomes and lessons learned.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Integrating grazing into arable systems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Foliar nitrogen&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; melting urea&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Soil biology, brewing biologicals and on-farm microbiology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The presentations will be insightful and backed by data, providing the opportunity to question the outcomes of their collective learnings.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The presentations will be practical and followed by a farm walk (weather permitting).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lunch will be provided and BASIS and NRoSO points will be awarded.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/David%20Hunter%20Knowledge%20Exchange%20Manager%20(Cereals%20%20Oilseeds)-1.jpg" alt="" width="182" height="182" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;David Hunter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/david-hunter"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:33:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/building-resilient-arable-systems-long-term-no-till-biologicals-and-foliar-nutrition-in-practice</guid></item><item><title>Hereford Monitor Farm - SFI lesson learnt </title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hereford-monitor-farm-sfi-lesson-learnt</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;Join us on farm with Chris Greenaway to look at the current SFI choices and discuss what SFI will look like in 2026 on his farm.&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event will cover:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;SFI decisions made in 2025&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Establishment and timing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What would be done differently&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Current cover crop trials&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Getting ready for SFI 2026&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Presentations and lunch will follow at Herefordshire Golf Club.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/Aaron%20Cantrill.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="178" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/aaron-cantrill"&gt;Aaron Cantrill&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/aaron-cantrill"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager &amp;ndash; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:33:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hereford-monitor-farm-sfi-lesson-learnt</guid></item><item><title>Growing income: Maximising land use opportunities in Bedfordshire</title><link>https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/growing-income-maximising-land-use-opportunities-in-bedfordshire</link><description>&lt;h6&gt;'Farmers and landowners are part of the solution.&amp;rsquo; Yes, but what does this actually mean for your farm business? What does natural capital really mean for farming in Bedfordshire?&lt;/h6&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It doesn&amp;rsquo;t mean stop farming.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties are seeing significant growth and development. Alongside this comes new private and public strategies to protect, maintain, and enhance the natural environment, but can these strategies create real opportunities for farmers and landowners?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event brings together the right people in the room to explain what natural capital means in practice, what schemes and markets are available now, and what&amp;rsquo;s coming next.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll hear how natural capital can become another tool in your farming toolbox, supporting your business while keeping land in agricultural use.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re curious, cautious, or already exploring options, this session will help you understand:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What natural capital means for Bedfordshire farms&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Current and future opportunities for farmers and landowners&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The latest policy and regulatory updates&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How to utilise environmental strategies to fit alongside a working farm business&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us to explore how natural capital could work for your farm, on your terms.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;This event will cover&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Re-cap: What is natural capital and why does it matter to you?&lt;br /&gt;Jargon buster: natural Capital, ecosystem services and nature markets. Everyone from your supply chain to your bank are starting to care about natural capital, so why should you?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Making sense of all that policy: How is current policy influencing land use and farming and what&amp;rsquo;s coming down the road that you should know about?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&amp;rsquo;s happening in Bedfordshire? Hear about the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the county, as well as existing Local Nature Partnerships, BNG agreements, grant funding and case studies on stacking options&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you want to get ahead of the environmental plans, come along and find out where your existing farm business fits into the picture.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A hot lunch will be provided. Please register to attend for catering purposes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Basis &amp;amp; Nroso points available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Speakers and topics&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is Natural Capital &amp;amp; can it work WITH farming?&lt;br /&gt;Dr Laura James, AHDB Knowledge Transfer Manager and 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholar&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Making sense of all that policy&lt;br /&gt;Saskia van Dongen, AHDB Lead Environment Specialist &amp;ndash; Policy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What does the Local Nature Recovery Strategy mean for Bedfordshire farmers?&lt;br /&gt;Councillor Nicola Gribble, Bedford Borough Council&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&amp;rsquo;s already happening in the county?&lt;br /&gt;Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Your farm and nature: Explore diversification options with BNG&lt;br /&gt;Mitchell Rae (Senior Land Manager) and Rachel Russell (Principal Ecologist), Environment Bank&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improving soil and water, and grant funding&lt;br /&gt;Kim Hemmings, Anglian Water Catchment Advisor&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Baselining to build soil resilience and carbon stocks&lt;br /&gt;Regenerate Outcomes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Farm case study: Developing unproductive land for private nature markets&lt;br /&gt;David Felce, Huntingdonshire&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Panel Q&amp;amp;A session to answer all your questions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="166" height="166" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton"&gt;Molly Bampton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton"&gt;Knowledge Exchange Manager&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;&amp;ndash;&lt;/span&gt; Cereals &amp;amp; Oilseeds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:15:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/growing-income-maximising-land-use-opportunities-in-bedfordshire</guid></item></channel></rss>