Join us for inspiring talks, practical takeaways, networking and food as the South East Future of Farming Conference returns this spring.


We have decided to donate 100% of the cost of the ticket price to this years chosen charity which is the
CLA Charitable Trust.

This event is open to everyone
(members and non-members) 

For the third year running, Plumpton College, The CLA and Virgin Money are collaborating to put on a South East Future of Farming Conference to be hosted at the college’s £10m AgriFood Centre.

At a time of so much change for the industry, we would like to invite farmers and landowners from across the region, to provide inspiration, insight and useful practical takeaways.

We have secured a number of keynote speakers who will be sharing their own stories and bringing to life how they have invested in technology, regenerative practices and/or people in doing so. We aim to show that British farmers can be global leaders.

An exciting mix of speakers will share their farming experiences and advice. The line-up includes:

- Rupert Claxton, meat and livestock director at Gira
- Archie Evans, fruit grower from Sussex and Farmers Weekly Young Farmer of the Year finalist
- Gavin Lane, CLA Deputy President and arable farmer
- Emily Norton, farmer and independent rural policy and strategy adviser.
- Kent farmer Owen Piper of forward-thinking mixed farming business M.A. Piper & Son
- Chaired by Molly Biddell, head of natural capital at the Knepp Estate.

Farmers, landowners, students and professionals from across the region are warmly invited

Programme 
2:45pm - Registration and refreshments
3:15pm - Welcome
3:20pm - Speakers
6:30pm - Conclusions/Wrap up
6:45pm - Networking, drinks reception and light supper