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A fantastic line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to inform, challenge, and inspire.
27 January 2027
Great Yorkshire Events Centre
NOTE: the 2027 Conference will open earlier at 8am. None of the sessions require pre-booking, just decide on the day which sessions you’d like to attend and make your way to the Keynote Theatre or Workshop for the start.
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| Workshop 1 | |
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| 09:30 – 10:30 | Planning the Next Chapter: navigating change in farming businesses Delivered by the Yorkshire Rural Support Network, this panel discussion will be looking at transitions in farm businesses. Whether retirement is on the horizon, or facing the end of a tenancy, change can be challenging. This session explores practical options for the future including share farming, succession planning and the advice available to help farming families make confident decisions for their future. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Break for Trade Show & Networking |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Listen First, Talk Second: how to actually get your point across on Farm Everybody’s got someone they struggle to get through to – a family member, a friend, a client – and the usual instinct is to reach for a better argument. Amy Hughes, of EmpowerAg, shows why that doesn’t work, and what to do instead: understand what’s driving them first, then choose your words with care. |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00- 15:00 | Farming in your Feed: why social media matters From lambing sheds to tractor cabs, to policy debate and consumer engagement, social media is giving farmers new ways to showcase what they do and why it matters. Hear how online platforms can create meaningful conversations both within and beyond the industry. |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break for Trade Show & Networking |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | 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. |
| 16:30 | Conference Close |
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’.