About this Event
You're invited to our upcoming Farming Conference! Join us for a morning filled with insights from local experts in the farming industry. This event is designed for the farming community, with sessions covering the latest in technology, sustainability, and business growth.
Our speakers will share their experiences on a variety of topics, including the evolution of Agri-tech, integrating AI and robotics into farming practices, and the shift toward sustainable, more profitable agriculture. We’ll also explore Biodiversity net gain and the combined environmental land offer.
It's a great opportunity to meet with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and get inspired. We will have businesses with stands showcasing their work available for you visit during the event.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn how you can make your farm more efficient and sustainable while boosting profitability. See you there!
Agenda
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM – OPENS AND CHANCE TO VISIT COMPANY STANDS
Registration, refreshments and first hand some of the great work companies are doing in Lincolnshire.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM – OPENING TALK
Steve Robinson, Nicholsons and Lisa Bagley, Barclays Eagle Lab.
Welcome and opening of the event.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM – AI, ROBOTICS AND DIVERSE TECHNOLOGY
University of Lincoln - Simon Pearson
"AI, robotics and diverse technology”. Simon will be discussing how artificial intelligence, robotics and diverse technology could transform agriculture.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM - AI AT WORK ON OUR FARMS TODAY
FruitCast – Harvey Kat
FruitCast is an Agri-tech startup, and a spin-out company of University of Lincoln, that is on a mission to revolutionise the farming industry with farm digitisation and yield forecasting as-a-service.
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM - MAKING WORK A GAME… PIECE RATE TO PLAY RATE
Agaricus - Rob Ward
Agaricus Robotics Ltd is a high-profile spin-out from the University of Lincoln, home to the world’s first Global Centre for Excellence in Agricultural Robotics.
10:05 AM - 10:35 - BREAK
Refreshments
(Tea/Coffee & Bacon rolls) opportunity to visit the stands.
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM - NICHOLSONS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Steve Robinson
Although Steve works in general practice, his area of expertise is in taxation, pensions audit for mainly Limited Companies, Partnership, Sole Traders, Pensions schemes and high net worth individuals specifically within the agriculture sector.
10:55 AM - 11:35 AM - BROWN & CO
Matt Merivale & Ryan Clark
Utilisation of government schemes, such as the Combined Environmental Land Management Offer (CELMS), including SFI, Countryside Stewardship Plus as well as Technology and Grant Funding Applications.
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM - CLOSE
Lisa Bagley - Barclays Eagle Lab
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Lincoln - Riseholme Campus, Rural Science Building, Lincoln, United Kingdom