Sponsors

McCain Foods GB

McCain Foods is the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, employing over 1,400 people across four GB production facilities and our dedicated seed potato business in Scotland. With a household retail brand, foodservice business and ‘quick service restaurant’ range, McCain makes one in three UK frozen potato products.

We are the largest purchaser of the British potato crop, buying almost 20% of the total market. We have been building strong relationships with growers for over 50 years, partnering with 250 British farmers, some of whom have worked with us for three generations.

We are committed to supporting the long-term viability of the British potato industry. With a focus on sustainable farming, we are working with our growers to implement regenerative agriculture practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030. We are also passionate about playing our part in developing the skills and innovations required to future-proof our industry, which includes partnering with the OFC on the Inspiring Innovators programme

LinkedIn: McCainFoods

• https://www.mccain.co.uk
• Twitter: @McCainUKIE

NFU Mutual

Established in 1998 by rural insurer NFU Mutual, the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust promotes and supports charitable causes in agriculture and rural development in the UK. Since it was first set up, the Trust has distributed donations totalling more than £8M to support a range of initiatives that tackle isolation, support mental health and wellbeing, and enrich young lives through agricultural education and innovation.

LinkedIn: NFU Mutual

• https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/
• Twitter: @nfum

BASF

BASF Agricultural Solutions are a leading manufacturer of crop protection innovation and digital solutions to support sustainable agriculture by balancing profitable farming with environmentally sustainable land management. 

• https://www.agricentre.basf.co.uk/en/Biggest-Job-on-Earth/
• Twitter: @basfcropuk

UK Agri-Tech Centre

The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support, saving you time and accelerating your progress.

We strengthen the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.

As an independent company, we are trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth.

LinkedIn: Agri-Tech Centres

• https://www.agritechcentres.com/
• Twitter: @AgriTechCentres

Birketts LLP

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

We are defined by our next level law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.

• https://www.birketts.co.uk/sector/agriculutre/
• Twitter: @birkettsllp

Brown&Co

Brown&Co is a leading provider of agency, consultancy and auction services across the whole range of rural, commercial & residential property, agriculture & the environment.

With offices throughout the UK, as well as in Eastern Europe and the Caribbean, we are able to advise a wide range of clients across the globe, by combining a high level of specialist expertise, a breadth of experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a real commitment to build strong, proactive and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results and total satisfaction.

• http://www.brown-co.com
• Twitter: @brownandcorural

CAAV

The UK-wide specialist professional body representing, briefing and qualifying agricultural valuers.  Members advise and act for a wide range of clients on the varied and interacting concerns of agricultural and rural businesses and property: land tenure, tax, farming agreements, environmental uses, official schemes, planning, compulsory purchase and much else. 

• https://www.caav.org.uk/
• Twitter: @CAAVAgValuer

Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust

The main objective of the Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust is to contribute to the improvement and welfare of British agriculture.

RABI

RABI provide expert mental health and wellbeing support as well as financial, emotional and practical help to farming people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

The charity’s grants empower farming people to become financially resilient, and their expert mental health support builds emotional resilience to help farming people feel better equipped to tackle the many uncertainties and challenges that our farming communities face today. 

RABI’s freephone 24/7 helpline on 0800 188 4444 offers confidential help tailored to applicants.

LinkedIn: RABI

• https://rabi.org.uk/how-we-can-help/click-and-chat/
• Twitter: @RABICharity

WWF-UK

WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. Our mission is to create a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.

Our vision is of a future where food production, nature and tackling climate change go hand in hand, led by farmers and growers, supported by governments and businesses.

LinkedIn: WWF-UK

• https://www.wwf.org.uk/food/government-must-fix-food-system
• Twitter: @wwf_uk

Defra

Defra’s stall will provide information on the latest farming reform news and an opportunity to comment and contribute to schemes and grants. The stall will also benefit from RPA representation, allowing farmers and land managers chance discuss any concerns they have in respect of ongoing or future applications for support.

Lantra

Lantra is an independent, awarding/accreditation body which exists to help the land-based and environment industries meet their skills needs. We develop and certify specialist training and qualifications for a range of industries. 

We specialise in a wide range of areas, from; agriculture and plant; to forestry and highways; landscape and vehicles, to horticulture and machinery; and much more besides. 

LinkedIn: Lantra

• http://lantra.co.uk
• Twitter: @LantraUK

LEAF

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a charity that promotes and supports more sustainable farming to create a resilient food and farming system for future generations. We connect. We build trust. We educate.

• http://www.leaf.eco/
• Twitter: @LEAF_Farming