The Oxford Farming Conference
Wednesday 6th January, 2027
13:30
Chair's Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Birketts LLP
Join us as OFC27 Chair Sheena Horner officially opens the 91st Oxford Farming Conference, with a drink and light nibbles. Please note, this event is not included in your conference ticket and charged at £30 plus VAT. You can add it to your booking when buying your OFC27 ticket.
15:00
Inspiring Innovators
Sponsored by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
Join us as we bring together inspiring speakers who will present their innovative ideas during short presentations, hosted at the Examination Schools.
16:45
Farmers Weekly Question Time
Sponsored by Farmers Weekly
We have teamed up with the Farmers Weekly to bring you one of their Question Time sessions, hosted at the Examination Schools.
18:30
OFC Book Club
Our renowned book club offers an opportunity to hear from an agricultural or rural author, and find out more about their story.
19:00
OFC and Agrespect Joint Social, The Chequers Inn
Hosted in partnership with Agrespect join us at the The Chequers Inn Pub for the OFC social – a chance to informally meet and chat.
Thursday 7th January, 2027
07:00
The Mike Potter Memorial Run
Kick-off the day with a short run, enjoying some of the sites in Oxford. Suitable for all levels of fitness, led by OFC Directors Kelly Hewson-Fisher and Vicky Robinson. Meet at the steps of the Oxford Examination Schools at 6:50am, ready to stretch those legs from 7am. The run will last no longer than 40-minutes.
07:15
Registration opens
Registration will open at The Oxford Examination Schools. If you are attending a partner session, please allow enough time to collect your pass.
07:30
Morning Prayers, University College Chapel
An OFC tradition, Morning Prayers will take place in the University College Chapel, led by The Rt Rev’d Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
08:00
OFC Partnership Events
Join us as a range of OFC partners deliver inspiring talks and networking sessions to challenge your thinking.
09:15
Welcome to OFC2027 – Conference Commences
09:20
Opening Keynote
09:40
Session 1: Politics and Business
Sponsored by Brown and Co, and Tesco
11:20
Trade and Policy
Sponsored by Brown and Co, and Tesco
13:00
OFC Partnership Event
13:55
Session 2: Environment and Science
14:00
The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust Lecture
14:35
Science Keynote
15:00
Inspiring Famers
16:10
Day One Close
16:30
OFC Partnership Events
Finish the day with some of the OFC partners, who will deliver inspiring talks and networking sessions to challenge your thinking.
18:45
OFC Debate, The Oxford Union
Sponsored by Pinion Global, Savills, Thrings
20:15
Post-Debate Supper, Christ Church Colleg
Sponsored by Pinion Global, Savills, Thrings
Friday 8th January, 2027
08:00
OFC Partnership Events
Start the final day of OFC27 with our partners and their inspiring talks and networking sessions.
09:15
Session 3: Social and People
Sponsored by Innovation Nursery
