Plan your day
A fantastic line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inform, challenge, and inspire.
28 January 2026
Great Yorkshire Events Centre
We invite you to enjoy networking and to visit our Trade Show featuring a wide range of industry organisations and businesses.
The Trade Show will be open for the duration of the Conference.
Read on for a timetable of what’s on. Please note, there is no requirement to pre-book attendance at any sessions, you are free to pick and choose to attend the sessions that are most relevant to your interests on the day.
| Workshop 1 | |
|---|---|
| 09:45 – 10:45 | From Soil to Start-Up Farming isn’t standing still. Three farmers share how they’ve built new ventures alongside their core business – and what it really takes to make fresh ideas work on the ground. Sponsored by Pasture for Life. |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Break for Trade Show & Networking |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Mentorship & Momentum: Your Next Step in Personal Development Thinking about what’s next in your personal or professional journey? Whether you’ re curious about applying for a Nuffield Scholarship, wondering how the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Goodall Agri-Development Pathway works, or looking to grow your skills with the support of a mentor – this session is for you. Sponsored by TwoCan. |
| 12:45 – 14:15 | Lunch |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Behind the Scenes of Showing Led by the Women In Farming Network and sponsored by Lycetts, a relaxed but insightful session all about the world of showing livestock featuring stories from women at the heart of the showing scene. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the judging, the preparation, the early starts – and the friendships that make it worth it. |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Break for Trade Show & Networking |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Keynote Address Join us at the Keynote Theatre for an inspirational address, followed by closing remarks as the Yorkshire Farming Conference draws to a close. |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Trade Hall A final chance to network and visit a range of organisations and businesses in the Trade Show. |
| 17:00 | Conference Close |
Event Guide
The official event guide, sponsored by Knight Frank LLP, is now available to download.
We have a packed programme for you at the Yorkshire Farming Conference, with everything from farming smarter and looking at the future direction of the industry, to the opportunities that farmers have as part of local, national and global supply chains. With valuable networking opportunities throughout the day, the conference offers the perfect chance to explore products, services and expertise that support farming businesses across Yorkshire and the North.
Expect to be inspired, challenged and emboldened in your approach to agriculture as the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Farming Networks come together for the first time to cover big topics with experts in their fields: all rooted to our theme, ‘Every Field, Every Farmer’.