The Resilient Farm Roadshow - South

Event Date
Resilient Farm Roadhshow

Thursday, 22 January 2026

9:30am - 2:00pm

Gipps Farm Barn, Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex

BN8 5EH

Website
https://ahdb.org.uk/events/the-resilient-farm-roadshow-south

Register HERE 

Hear from industry expert Stephen Briggs as he shares practical tools for building farm resilience, covering both physical aspects (soil, crops, climate) and economic strategies

What this event will deliver

  • Region-specific solutions: Each event features a regional expert who will share details of how they future proof their farming business
  • Shape future AHDB research: Questions raised at these events will be fed into our research and knowledge exchange strategy
  • Networking: Connect with other like-minded farmers and industry peer

Lunch will be provided.

This roadshow is a collaboration between AHDB and Agricology, a free knowledge platform that supports farmers in adopting agroecological and regenerative practices through practical resources, events and partnerships to promote sustainable farming.

BASIS & NRoSo points are available.

Test Solutions, Practices and Technologies with ADOPT

Got a great idea or approach to boost your farm’s productivity or sustainability? The ADOPT fund and innovation Support Hub are here to help you trial real solutions, get expert support, and access funding – all tailored for farmers, growers and foresters in England.

 

  • Test your ideas on-farm with practical, farmer-led research
  • Get funding – for application support (£2,500), and full project support (£50,000 - £100,000)
  • Work with experts & other farmers to turn ideas into action

 

Start your process and contact the Support Hub

Apply through Innovate UK

Search for ‘ADOPT’ to find relevant live competitions.

Connected Content

Soil

Soil is an essential natural resource for all farmers. Over recent years many initiatives have sought to provide information and advice on soils and Soil Health, notably AHDB Great Soils. 

Agricology

Practical sustainable farming regardless of labels.

AHDB

We deliver transformational projects to drive productivity and boost farming and supply chain businesses. We want the industry to thrive in a rapidly changing world and continue to produce high quality food, maintain our beautiful landscape and leave a legacy for generations to come. 

Crops

The major commodity crops in the UK are wheat, barley, oilseed rape, field beans, sugar beet and potatoes, but around half of agricultural land grows grass.   

Climate Change

Climate change threatens our ability to ensure global food security, eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development. In 2016, 31 percent of global emissions originating from human activity came from agrifood systems.

Business

Share resources, ideas and experiences on running successful agri-businesses.

The Resilient Farm Roadshow - West

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm Harper Adams University, Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8NB  

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