The Oxford Farming conference
Principal Sponsors
Key Sponsors
Sponsors
Massey Ferguson
Sponsor of Conference Session: Politics, and Sponsor of Emerging Leaders
This is Massey Ferguson's sixth year of support for the high-profile Oxford Farming Conference and we are delighted to be further extending our involvement in 2017 with the sponsorship of the exciting new Emerging Leaders initiative. Massey Ferguson plays an active part in shaping the future of agriculture and is fully focused on the new generation of farmers. Their strong leadership, drive and vision are essential to the development of increased agricultural productivity which balances respect for the environment and protection of key resources for the long-term. At the heart of the farming community, Massey Ferguson is one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery brands. With our full-line of straightforward, dependable equipment including a wide range of tractors, combines, balers, hay & forage tools and materials handling equipment, we are committed to providing practical technology and services to help our customers farm more profitably and sustainably.
- http://www.masseyferguson.co.uk
- Twitter: @MF_EAME
BASF Crop Protection
Sponsor of OFC videos and a Fringe meeting "Crop protection regulatory threats & opportunities post Brexit"
Our Crop Protection division is a leading innovator of solutions that support growers to optimise agricultural production, improve their business efficiency and enhance the quality of life for a growing world population. Farmers take social and environmental responsibilities very seriously, producing quality crops in sufficient volumes to satisfy the needs of an ever growing world population. At BASF we play a part by creating chemistry & developing solutions that help with these aims. We are motivated and proud to contribute to agriculture and help farmers to overcome these challenges. As well as providing innovative solutions in crop protection, our portfolio also includes technologies for seed treatment and biological control as well as solutions to manage water, nutrients and plant stress. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers to meet the current and future needs of the value chain. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.
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M&S
Sponsor of "Feeding and Watering the City" session
Founded in 1884, M&S has grown from a single market stall to an international, multi-channel retailer. We sell high quality, great value products to 32 million customers through our 914 UK stores and our e-commerce platform. We aim to become the world's most sustainable retailer and Plan A, our eco and ethical programme, is at the very heart of how we do business. We continue to extend the influence of Plan A - engaging our employees, suppliers and customers. This is brought to life in our Food business through our Farming for the Future and Forever Fish programmes, which see us working with farmers, growers and fishermen to deliver security of supply and help them to address the sustainability challenges they face.
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Openfield
Sponsor of "The World is your Market" session and Lunch on Thursday 5th
As one of Britain’s most successful and enduring cooperatives, we’re committed to putting our members’ needs first. We appreciate the challenges and opportunities that farmers are presented with every day, and by working together, we can help you overcome those challenges and make the most of every opportunity. We work with over 4500 farmers to market 20% of the national cereals and rape crop. Please visit us to discuss your seed, fertiliser, grain marketing and storage needs.
- http://www.openfield.co.uk/
- Twitter: @OpenfieldTM
Adama
Sponsor of the OFC/RASE "Science & Innovation" Award
Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd, formerly known as Makhteshim Agan Industries, established for nearly 70 years, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of crop protection solutions and the leading off-patent provider.Offering a full range of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators and Molluscicides; Adama is characterised by its innovation, approach to product development, and strict standards of environmental protection and quality control. Their products are available in the UK through leading distributors and agronomy companies.
- http://www.adama.com
- Twitter: @AdamaUK_
AHDB
Sponsor of a Fringe meeting "Inspiring our farmers and growers to succeed in this rapidly changing world", Rolling Logo and Twitter Feed
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to equip levy payers with independent, evidence-based information and tools to grow, become more competitive and sustainable. AHDB covers 75% of total UK agricultural output, including meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England, horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain and cereals and oilseeds in the UK.
- http://www.ahdb.org.uk/
- Twitter: @TheAHDB
BBSRC
Sponsor of "Soil Saviours" session, the Thursday 5th Breakfast meeting and stand
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) annually invests over £473M in world-class bioscience research, training and infrastructure on behalf of the UK public. Our aim is to further scientific knowledge, promote economic growth, wealth and job creation and improve quality of life in the UK and beyond. Our research addresses the global challenge of ensuring food security and helps to support strong and competitive UK food and agricultural sectors.
- http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk
- Twitter: @BBSRC
Birketts LLP
Co-sponsor of the Oxford Union Debate and the Post-Debate Supper
Birketts is a full service, top 100 UK law firm, operating from offices in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich, and serving clients across England and Wales. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years we've built an enviable track record advising our clients.Our specialist agriculture team, which is consistently ranked as a top tier firm in independent legal directories, provides pragmatic and commercial advice to farmers, landowners and others involved in agri-business.
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CHAP
Sponsor of a Fringe meeting
The Centre for Applied Crop Science unites industry and academia to revolutionise the way global farming deals with crop threats. It brings together leading science, research organisations and industries to support sustainable and profitable farming, encourage the adoption of new plant-protection products and provides technologies that empower farmers to tackle threats to crop productivity.
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De Lacy Executive
Sponsor of the Enews, lanyards and the coffee breaks on Wednesday 4th
De Lacy Executive has been at the heart of land based business recruitment since 2000 supporting all sectors from Arable, Fruit, Fresh Produce and Horticulture to Livestock, Machinery, Equipment and practical farming plus diversifications such as Renewables and Food Innovation. Recruiting at all levels of vacancy extending from Trainee to Chief Executive and in all disciplines ranging from Technical, Sales and Commercial to Production. The company’s guiding principles are Confidentiality, Integrity and Knowledge.
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Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust
Sponsor of the Frank Parkinson Lecture
The main objective of the Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust is to contribute to the improvement and welfare of British agriculture.
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McDonald's
Sponsor of the Chairman's Reception, Scholars' Reception and the Scholars' Workshop
McDonald's serve over 3.5 million customers every day with restaurants in over 1,250 communities across the UK. We are passionate about sourcing the best ingredients for our menu and we proud of our world class supply chain. Our agriculture programme, Farm Forward, supports British and Irish farmers who share ourpassion for sustainable food production and our investment in food and packaging has grown over the last four decades to over £900 million each year.
- http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk
- Twitter: @McDonaldsUK
RASE
RASE partners the OFC in the "Practice with Science" Award
Since its formation in 1837 the Society has been supporting English farmers to develop their farm businesses and improve their farming practices. It currently achieves these aims through its awards programme, including the OFC Practice with Science award, and through its participation in the Innovation for Agriculture initiative. Innovation for Agriculture is a consortium of 15 English Agricultural Societies who have come together within their network bringing new science and technologies to the farming community
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Saffery Champness
Co-sponsor of the Oxford Union Debate and the Post-Debate Supper
Saffery Champness is one of the UK’s leading advisers to farmers, landowners and rural businesses, providing pro-active advice on accounting, audit, financial and tax matters, including capital taxes, VAT and trust issues. Visit www.saffery.com for more information.
- http://www.saffery.com
- Twitter: @safferys
Savills
Co-sponsor of the Oxford Union Debate and the Post-Debate Supper
Savills was founded as a rural surveying business over 150 years ago and we remain deeply involved in the rural economy at all levels. We have 43 dedicated rural offices around the country with over 500 rural professionals advising clients. The cornerstone of our business is asset management and Savills manages or consults on in excess of 3.5 million acres within the United Kingdom, acting for private clients, institutions, charities, corporates and the public sector.
- http://www.savills.co.uk
- Twitter: @SavillsRuralUK
Thrings
Sponsor of a Rolling Logo, insert in the Delegate Folders and the coffee breaks on Thursday 5th
Top 100 law firm Thrings has been acting for landed estates, farms, growers, agribusinesses and other rural enterprises for more than a century. Based at offices in Bath, Bristol, London, Southampton, Swindon and Frome Livestock Market, Thrings’ specialist agriculture team - the largest of any law firm in England and Wales - takes a collaborative approach to working with clients and their other advisers, offering clear, concise and commercially astute guidance.
- http://www.thrings.com/
- Twitter: @ThringsLaw
Volac
Sponsor of the Delegate Folders and Co-sponsor of a Fringe meeting "The Protein Challenge 2040"
Volac is one of Europe’s fastest growing and ambitious international dairy nutrition businesses. We believe that dairy nutrition is important for a sustainable and healthy world and our commitment is to improve livestock productivity and help people live more healthily for longer.
We make the best, market-leading products for our customers and build deep, long-lasting relationships which we combine with our expertise, vision and energy to make things happen.
Barclays Bank
Sponsor of the Wednesday 4th Breakfast meeting
Supporting the future of farming.
We've supported farmers for over 270 years. We know the challenges you face and how to help your business grow.
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Burges Salmon
Sponsor of the Pens
Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Everything we do is driven by the needs of our clients.
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Cross Compliance
Sponsor of Exhibition stand
Specialists and leaders in our fields, providing cross compliance management. Attendance at all official inspection is part of our service at no extra charge.
- http://www.cxcs.co.uk/
- Twitter: @cxcs1
Dovecote Park
Sponsor of the Pre-Conference Dinner Champagne Reception
Dovecote Park is the dedicated supplier of beef and beef products to Waitrose. Our beef is entirely sourced from the UK, and British farmers, highlighting our commitment to British farming.
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Freedom Foods
Sponsor of a Delegate Insert
The RSPCA Assured label makes it easy for consumers to recognise products from animals that had a good life, so that they can feel confident and good about their choice.
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Invest in Cornwall
Sponsor of delegate folder inserts
Invest in Cornwall supports businesses looking to locate in Cornwall. We will provide impartial advice, information, and insight to help you fully understand the benefits that Cornwall has to offer your business.
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Moy Park
Sponsor of a Rolling Logo
Moy Park, a top 10 UK food business with a long established poultry farming heritage, partners with 800 farms supplying fresh high quality poultry to its facilities in Northern Ireland and England.
- http://www.moypark.com
- Twitter: @MoyParkChicken
National Farmers Union
Sponsor of the Press Facilities at the 2017 Conference
The NFU is the national, agricultural trade association for England and Wales championing British farming and providing professional representation and services on the issues affecting its farmer and grower members.
- http://www.nfuonline.com/home/
- Twitter: @NFUtweets
NSF Agriculture
Sponsor of Rolling Logo
Leaders in the field of Farm Assurance, inspecting sites across the UK and Internationally, covering all recognised assurance schemes. Giving market access and quality advantages by meeting end user requirements.
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Quorn Foods
Co-sponsor of a Fringe meeting "The Protein Challenge 2040"
- http://www.quorn.co.uk
- Twitter: @QuornFoods
Roythornes
Sponsor of a Rolling Logo
Roythornes Solicitors is recognised for specialist agricultural work including advising on tax planning, landlord/tenant, farm partnerships, field sports law, the impacts of the CAP, on-farm renewable projects and development.
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Satellite Applications Catapult
Sponsor of an Exhibition stand and insert in the Delegate Folders
The Satellite Applications Catapult is an independent innovation and technology company, created to foster growth across the economy through the exploitation of space. We help organisations make use of and benefit from satellite technologies, and bring together multi-disciplinary teams to generate ideas and solutions in an open innovation environment.
