Please note there will be no meat free hot baps. There will be yoghurt and granola pots which are suitable for vegetarians and gluten free.

The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems. 

This year, the CLA will be hosting an informal breakfast for CLA members and non-members on our CLA stand DF E30, on the second day, Thursday 3rd July. From 7.30am – 8.45am you can enjoy breakfast rolls and fresh tea and coffee. We will be joined by CLA President Victoria Vyvyan who will give a brief update and opportunity to ask any questions about policy. There will also be opportunity to hear from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee Chair and Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael. We will also be joined by guest speaker Vicky Robinson.

Vicky’s career combines her passion for farming and the environment. Twenty-two years with Natural England working on delivery and policy implementation of agri-environment including Countryside Stewardship and ELMs before becoming LEAFs Technical Director. Vicky is now Head of Sustainability at Agricultural Industries Confederation, leading the trade associations sustainability work.

A 2019 Nuffield Scholar Vicky sits on the advisory group of Agricology, steering groups of two farmer clusters and is a trustee of Wild Oxfordshire and The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust. 

It is the perfect opportunity to network with others in the farming industry and enjoy a relaxed, informative start to your busy day.

We will be at the show on both days. We will be at stand DF E 30.

Please note, you will need to purchase your ticket separately for Groundswell.

Please visit our Groundswell webpage for more information on our roundtables, breakfast and specialist advice sessions.

If you have any questions or would like to book a ticket please contact midlands@cla.org.uk or contact the Midlands office on 01785 337010 or your regional office.

We will be holding some roundtable discussions on our stand during the show days. Details listed below. CLA Land Use Policy team will be available on our stand throughout the day should you have any questions.

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Wednesday 2 July at 11:00am - John Gilliland, Land sparing or land sharing

Professor John Gilliland, expert in sustainable agriculture land management practice and policy, and advisor AHDB and their member on the Food Data Transparency Partnership will join the CLA for a roundtable discussion about land sparing or sharing. He will lead a discussion on the importance of baselining for individual businesses and for government, and how we can achieve the right balance, for food security, nature recovery and climate action.

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Wednesday 2 July at 1pm - Wildlife Farms and Estates at Groundswell

Join the best land managers across Europe as they lead the charge in biodiversity enhancement with Wildlife Farms and Estates accreditation!

Experience firsthand insights and hear of the benefits of accreditation from landowners from across England:

• Lord Leicester and renowned conservationist and author Jake Fiennes, Director of Conservation, from Holkham Estate
• Ed Trevor-Barnston, Barnston Estate, Cheshire
• Dr Johnny Wake of Courteenhall, Northhamptonshire
• Mark Cunliffe-Lister of Swinton Estate, North Yorkshire.

The CLA’s Vice President, Joe Evans also a Wildlife Farms and Estates member, will chair the round table discussion.  The latest Awards will be presented.

Click here for more information.

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Thursday 3 July at 10am - Landlord Tenant relationship for sustainable businesses

This session examines how to develop positive landlord-tenant relationships. Come and pick up tips on how to start conversations about future business plans (including environmental schemes), contracts and more. 

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