BUILDING PROFITABLE AND RESILIENT FARM BUSINESSES FOR THE FUTURE
LANDALIVE WINTER CONFERENCE
The LandAlive Winter Conference is back on Wednesday 25th November at the Bath & West Showground.
Book your ticket today and join the debate around one of the biggest questions facing British agriculture: How do we build more profitable and resilient food and farming businesses for the future?
We’re bringing together farmers, land managers, food businesses and industry leaders from across the South West and beyond. And with rising costs, unpredictable weather, changing policies and increasing pressure on farm profitability, there has never been a more important time to come together, share ideas and explore practical solutions.
This year’s conference will focus on how we can create more value from our land, soil, water and livestock, strengthen regional supply chains and unlock new opportunities through innovation, collaboration and better business models.
Expect honest conversations, practical insights and real-world examples from those already making changes on the ground, including what’s worked, what hasn’t and what the numbers look like.
Fred Price, Gothelney Farm
Photo: Oliver Edwards
LIVING SOILS HOLD THE KEY
We’re gathering thought-leaders and practitioners from across the food system to chart a new course for food and farming in the South West. Join us in exploring the promise of Regenerative Farming to mitigate climate risk, restore nature, boost local economies, make healthy food more accessible and build resilience into our food system in a time of change.
SPEAKERS:
Sophie Gregory, Dairy Farmer, Home Farm
Tim Parton, Regenerative Farmer, Author & Agronomist
Jake Freestone, Farm Manager, Overbury Farms
Gareth Morgan, Head of Farming & Lands Policy, Soil Association
Graham Harvey, Former Script Writer, The Archers, author of Grassfed Nation and Underneath The Archers
Stuart Rogers, Dairy farmer and Duchy tenant
Andy Weir, Farmer, Fernhill Farm
James Robinson, Dairy Farmer, Strictley Farm
Lyndsay Roome, Head of Agri-tech and Innovation, DEFRA
Lucy Williamson, Nutritionist and Author, Lucy Williamson Nutrition
Clyde Jones, Regenerative Farm Advisor, Mentor and Barber’s Cheese Farms Sustainability Manager
Mel Bradley, Facilitator, Kenn Valley Farmers Group & founder of Rootstock
Jennifer Hunter, Fibre Provider, Fernhill Farm
Rachel Phillips, CEO, The Apricot Centre
Tom Scrope, Co-founder, Soil Benchmark
Matthew Adams, Co-founder, director Growing Real Food for Nutrition CIC (Grffn)
Alexia Robinson, CEO, Love British Food
Tom Calver, Cheesemaker, Westcombe Dairy
Clare Simms, Facilitator, Mid Somerset Farmers Group
David McKenna, Farm Cluster Facilitator, Mendip Hills Farm Cluster
Matthew Adams, Co-founder, Growing Real Food for Nutrition CIC
Ben Raskin, Head of Agroforestry, Soil Association
Jonty Brunyee, Regenerative Farmer, Agroecological Consultant & Facilitator
ffinlo Costain, Chief Editor, 8point9
Lee Holdstock, Head of Regulatory Trade Affairs, Soil Association Certification
Tim Williams, Regenerative Farmer, Farm Advisor & Educator, Earth Farmers
Hamish Evans, Co-founder, Middle Ground Growers
Professor Tom MacMillan, CEO, Ag-Impact
Clare Mackenzie, Producer, Six Inches of Soil
Tom Allen-Stevens, Farmer & Founder, British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
Christine Ratcliffe, Development Co-ordinator, Bioregional Land & Food Hub, We Are Avon
Matteo Vanzini, Place Finance Lab
Colin Mason, Vet Consultant, Ruminant Revival
Silas Hedley-Lawrence, Farmer & Consultant, Grassfed Farmer
Kate Hughes, Journalist, Author and Farmer
Natalie Gaibani, Head of Farming, Strutt & Parker
Thomas Slattery, Lead, The ADOPT Support Hub​
Matthew Thomson, Co-founder, Sustainable Food Cornwall
Tamara Giltsoff, Founding Partner, Place Finance Lab
Tom Pycraft, Founder, Ark
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• Building resilient farm businesses in an uncertain policy environment
• Managing costs and improving profitability through regenerative systems
• Soil health, livestock integration and productive landscapes
• Supply chains, markets and the future of food production
• Technology, data and innovation in farming systems
• Finance, land management and new income opportunities​​​​
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CONNECT
Meet the farmers and food producers who are leading the transition to more nature- and climate-friendly farming.
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DISCOVER
Catch up on all the latest innovations, research, sources of investment and opportunities for growth in farming and food.
BE INSPIRED
A diverse range of exhibitors & speakers, from agri-tech start ups to leading organic brands, soil scientists, nutritionists, circular economy visionaries, community food champions, producers, retailers, investors, policy makers & more.
FUTURE PROOF
A chance to meet and learn from fellow pioneers, to make sure your farming or food business is ‘climate adaptive’ and play your part in making our food system fit for the future.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
We have a range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available for organisations looking to connect with farmers, growers, food businesses and industry leaders from across the region. Whether you’re looking to showcase your products and services, build new relationships or support the future of British food and farming, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss how you can get involved. Please email Alastair Grizzell alastair@arkce.com
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ORGANISERS
LandAlive was founded by Sustainable Food Somerset in partnership with the Royal Bath and West of England Society, supported by DEFRA’S ‘Farming in Protected Landscapes’ (FIPL) fund through Mendip and Quantocks National Landscapes and Exmoor National Park, with in-kind support from Somerset Council.
Event organisation and curation is led by Ark and Sustainable Food Somerset.
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ACCESSIBLE TICKET PRICING
Farmer and grower tickets are £40, with a further 10% discount available using code LA10. Small nonprofits, community growers and local food organisations are also welcome to access the farmer ticket rate. We want LandAlive to be as inclusive and accessible as possible, and we’re keen that cost is never a barrier to participation. If you’re a farmer or grower and the ticket price is prohibitive, please get in touch. We’d be very happy to discuss how we can help ensure you can join us. Please email Alastair Grizzell alastair@arkce.com
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Rita Oldenburg
Pitney Farm Market Garden