The Resistance Roadshow

Resistance is one of the most significant threats to arable production. This winter, we’re uniting experts from across the industry to deliver the latest thinking on tackling pest, weed and disease resistance – helping you drive productivity, profitability and resistance management on farm.

Running from December 2025 to March 2026, these in-person events will bring together:

• Regional farmers
• Advisors
• Defra
• AHDB
• NIAB
• ADAS
• The Voluntary Initiative
• Rothamsted Research
• Harper Adams University

Together, we’ll translate complex science into clear, practical ways to tackle pesticide resistance in arable crops.

• Resistance management of pests, weeds and diseases of arable crops
• The impact of resistance on profit and production
• Current resistance risks and trends
• How to identify resistance, interpret data and apply the findings
• Practical, on-farm solutions to prevent and manage resistance
• Regional case studies and interactive workshops
• Q&A sessions with leading experts

The Resistance Roadshow is your opportunity to gain the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to manage pest, weed and disease resistance across your whole farm business.

Events will run from 9:00am–2:00pm. Lunch is included. 

• 3 December: South West 
• 11 December: East
• 21 January: West
• 22 January: E Midlands
• 27 January: Scotland
• 10 February: North East (Morpeth)
• 11 February: North East (Driffield)
• 25 February: South East

Funded by Defra.