Ceres AgriStrategy Conference 2026
Description
Following the success of last year’s sell-out event, Ceres Group are proud to host the Ceres AgriStrategy Conference 2026.
Designed for progressive farmers, agronomists and agricultural leaders, the conference provides an opportunity to take stock of the past year and look ahead with clarity and confidence.
Ceres Research members also receive a further 50% off the delegate ticket price.
Hosted by Ceres Group, the day brings together expert speakers, practical insights and evidence-led discussion to support strategic planning for the seasons ahead. We’re excited to build on the momentum of last year’s event, with new features designed to make this year’s conference even more valuable and engaging for attendees.
Join industry peers for a focused day of learning, discussion and connection, aimed at supporting resilient, informed and forward-thinking agri businesses.
BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.
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Agenda
- 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Arrival and refreshments
- 9:15 am
Welcome and introduction - Tim Isaac, Ceres Research
- 9:25 am
Opening Address - Tom Bradshaw, NFU
- 9:40 am
Keynote: Farming Outlook - Charlie Ireland, Ceres Rural
- 10:00 am
The role of Research - Professor Quintin McKellar
- 10:20 am
Results & reflections from harvest 2026 - Dr Alex Setchfield, Ceres Research
- 10:40 am
Tests & trials from harvest 2026 - Dr Danni Robb, Ceres Research
- 11:00 am
Break for refreshments, networking & opportunity to visit exhibitors
- 11:30 am
Nitrogen use efficiency - what, why & how? - Dr Stephan Haefele, Rothamsted
- 11:50 am
A framework for Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency - Nicola Pounder, Assimila
- 12:10 pm
Regen & IPM as practical tools to reduce costs - Louise Penn, Ceres Rural
- 12:30 pm
Panel Q&A with session 1 speakers, chaired by Johann Tasker, Farmers Weekly
- 1:00 pm
Lunch, networking & opportunity to visit exhibitors
- 2:00 pm
Making the most from every hectare - Alice Andrews, Ceres Rural
- 2:20 pm
Using data to inform input purchasing strategies - Jock Willmott, Ceres Rural
- 2:40 pm
Motivating marginal gains in labour & machinery - James Ashley, AT Bone & Sons
- 3:00 pm
Break for refreshments, networking & opportunity to visit exhibitors
- 3:30 pm
Efficiently allocating resources through MSAs, CFAs & FBTs - Rachel Bush, Ceres Rural
- 3:50 pm
Developing dynamic diversifications - Edward Hutley, Ceres Rural
- 4:10 pm
Renewable energy opportunities - Peter Cole, Ceres Property
- 4:30 am
Panel Q&A with session 2 speakers, chaired by Julie Robinson, Roythornes
- 5:00 pm
Closing remarks: Opportunities in change - Will Gemmill, Ceres Rural
- 5:15 pm
Conference close - Tim Isaac, Ceres Research
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Drinks reception
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