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SUMMARY:Ceres AgriStrategy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Ceres AgriStrategy Conference is for forward-thinking farmers\, agronomists\, and agricultural leaders. Hosted by Ceres Research and Ceres Rural\, this event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the past year’s challenges and breakthroughs\, while equipping attendees with strategic insights for the seasons ahead. Through expert-led sessions\, data-driven reviews\, and future-focused discussions\, the conference empowers the agricultural community to make informed\, resilient\, and sustainable decisions. \n50% off your conference ticket if you’re a Ceres Research member – become a Ceres Research member here. \nAgenda\n8:30-9:00: Arrivals and refreshments \n9:00-9:10: Welcome and introduction – Tim Isaac\, Ceres Research \n9:10-9:25: Opening address – Sir Peter Kendall\, Rothamsted Research \n9:25-9:50: Morning Keynote: Farming Outlook – Charlie Ireland\, Ceres Rural \n9:50-10:10: Results & reflections from harvest 2025 – Dr Alex Setchfield\, Ceres Research \n10:10-10:35: Viable rotations for 2026 and beyond – Jock Willmott\, Ceres Rural \n10:35-11:00: The future role of CS & SFI options – Chloe Timberlake\, Ceres Rural \n11:00-11:20: Break for refreshments \n11:20-11:45: Input efficiency for profitability & sustainability – George Badger\, Ceres Rural \n11:45-12:10: Next generation IPM for emerging pests and diseases – Dr Aoife O’Driscoll\, NIAB \n12:10-12:30: Biological insights & innovations – what’s new? – Dr Dannielle Robb\, Ceres Research \n12:30-13:00: Panel Q&A with session one speakers \n13:00-14:00: Lunch \n14:00-14:25: Contract farming survey results – Edward Hutley\, Ceres Rural \n14:25-14:50: Labour & machinery planning in changing times – Richard Means\, Ceres Rural \n14:50-15:15: The role of technology in future profitability – Mark Hall\, Waldersey Farms Ltd \n15:15-15:35: Break for refreshments \n15:35-16:00: Diversification & development opportunities – John McLarty\, Ceres Property \n16:00-16:25: Funding in a challenging environment – Martin Hanson\, HSBC \n16:25-17:00: Farming profitability review – Jeremy Moody\, CAAV \n17:00-17:30: Panel Q&A with session two speakers \n17:30-17:45: Closing address – Professor Quintin McKellar\, CBE\,  Ceres Group Non-Executive Director \n17:45-18:00: Conference close – Tim Isaac\, Ceres Research \n18:00-18:30: Free time \n18:30-19:00: Drinks reception for dinner ticket holders \n19:00-21:00: Dinner \n21:00-21:30: After dinner address – Charlie Ireland\, Ceres Rural \n21:30: End
URL:https://ceresrural.co.uk/event/ceres-agristrategy-conference/
LOCATION:Cambridge Belfly Hotel & Spa\, Back Lane\, Cambourne\, CB23 6BW
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