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A conference for South West farmers on resilient, profitable, regenerative farming

South West agriculture is facing challenging times. Government policies, markets and even the weather have rarely been more unpredictable. Margins always tight have become tighter. As a consequence, planning for profitable farming is hard, while finding ways to adapt has become more critical. ‘New’ regenerative approaches based on a better understanding of natural processes, and working with the grain of public opinion to deliver health and environmental benefits, are growing in importance. 

 

Rootstock is a one day forward -looking conference for farmers in the South West to discuss new approaches and how famers can build profitable, resilient businesses in tune with nature. Sessions will be based around contextualised science, bringing expert scientists and practical farmers together. The conference aims to explore current farming trends, and inform and discuss the latest developments.

 

Earlybird tickets for farmers and DCAA members are now available. General sale tickets will be available in December.

 

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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

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Regenerative farming looks to optimise the use of the ecological system and environment, in order to benefit from the natural ecosystem services that they provide.