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UK must act if it is to remain a major farming nation

The UK should not underestimate its role as a farming nation, but it needs to focus on areas of... read more

Pig grading system wins OFC/RASE Practice with Science Award

The winner of the 2012 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC)/ Royal Agricultural Society of England (... read more

Global Agricultural Power to be debated at OFC 2012

Who holds power in global agriculture? How will the distribution of power change in future? What... read more

 
 

2012 Conference - read and watch the papers

The 2012 Conference 'Agriculture: Tomorrow's Power' was held at the Examination Schools at Oxford University from 3-5 January 2012. Papers loaded after each session. Click here to read them.

The 2012 OFC research focused on who and where the power is held in global agriculture, the research has been kindly sponsored by Lloyds TSB, Massey Ferguson and Volac.

 
 

OFC Research

OFC Research

The OFC's flagship research has been conducted since 2009.

2011 - The value and viability of UK farming. Sponsored by Syngenta and Volac.

2010 - Where should agricultural research be focused for the future? Sponsored by BBSRC and Volac.

2009 - The perceptions of farmer amongst Britain's general public.Sponsored by Syngenta.

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Partners

Partners

The Oxford Farming Conference is partnered by The Guild of Agricultural Journalists and The Farmers Club

 
 

The Cereals Event

The Cereals Event

The Oxford Farming Conference Arable Conference held at the Cereals Event has created an opportunity for the Oxford experience of high-quality speakers, debate and networking to be extended to the summer months and to people who may not normally attend the January Conference. 

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2012 Speakers

Andrew Blenkiron

Andrew Blenkiron

Estate Director on the 11,000 acre Euston Estate in Suffolk

 
Professor Bob Watson

Professor Bob Watson

Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

 
Stuart Agnew

Stuart Agnew

UK Independence Party MEPs representing the East of England

 
 
 
 

OFC / RASE Science Award

OFC / RASE Science Award

The first OFC/RASE Practice with Science Award sponsored by AB Agri will be presented at the 2012 Conference.

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