Events
The social side of sustainability - what are the opportunities for UK farms?
This Farm of the Future webinar will focus on how activities which enhance social sustainability can be incorporated as part of a resilient farm business. It will take place from 11am until 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd April, 2024.
Speakers will include Dr Johnny Wake from Courteenhall Estate, Andrew Brewer from Ennis Barton Farm, Kate Henderson from FarmEd and Corrina Urquhart from Lantra. The session will be chaired by Lisa Morgans from the Royal Agricultural University.
Please note, you do not need to be a RASE member of RASE to attend this event live, you can register on the website and attend live for free.
21st Century Income - What does a Farm Business of the Future Look Like?
The RASE Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
9:30am to 4pm, Wednesday 24th April, 2024
Farmers are invited to join RASE for a workshop on generating new income streams. The workshop will be delivered by Martin Collison, from Collison and Associates Limited. It will cover new income in agrifood production, adding value in the food chain, energy investment, property income streams, environment income streams and making a plan for the future.
This event is being organised by Innovation for Agriculture on behalf of RASE and funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Please note, the event is open to farmers only and places are strictly limited, so registration is essential. If for any reason you register but cannot attend the workshop, please contact Natasha on natashas@i4agri.org as soon as possible, to ensure we can allocate your place to another farmer.
British Pig & Poultry Fair
The Fair is the leading business event for the British pig, poultry and egg sectors and renowned for showcasing the very latest innovations and new ideas. Taking place every two years, this free to attend event is the number one meeting place for everyone in the industry. The Fair hosts over 340 exhibitors and welcomes over 7,500 visitors from across the supply chain. Join us to hear what is new, see the latest products and network across the supply chain at the NEC on 15th & 16th May 2024.
From pasture to plate: Reaping the benefits from the direct marketing of meat
Join us live from 1pm until 2pm to hear how three farmers are producing meat using holistic livestock management systems, how they communicate what they do with their customers and how this adds value to their farm business. The speakers will be George Ford, Matt Chatfield and Ben Jones, with Arran Redman from Innovation for Agriculture chairing the session.
Please note, you do not need to be a RASE member of RASE to attend this event live, you can register on the website and attend live for free.
Farm of the Future: Putting regenerative livestock production into practice
Plumpton College, East Sussex
10am to 4:30pm, Thursday 30th May, 2024
Farmers are invited to join RASE for a Farm of the Future demonstration day at Plumpton College in East Sussex.
The event will include a farm tour and machinery and soils demonstrations, plus talks and panel discussions on the following topics:
- Regenerative agriculture and future farm policy - opportunities for livestock farmers
- What does regenerative agriculture mean to you?
- Current livestock health and welfare issues
- Sustainable waste management
This event is being delivered by Innovation for Agriculture on behalf of RASE, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. This event is free for farmers to attend, but registration is essential as places are strictly limited. If for any reason you cannot attend, please contact Natasha on natashas@i4agri.org as soon as possible, to ensure we can allocate your place to another farmer.
Members’ lunch and farm tour at The Allerton Project
11.30am until 4:45pm, Tuesday 4th June, 2024
RASE members are invited to a members’ lunch and farm walk, which will follow the 2024 AGM. The farm walk will be led by Dr Alastair Leake, the 2023 winner of the RASE National Agricultural Award. It will include an overview of the history of The Allerton Project, as well as seeing current research and projects in action on the farm.
This event is open to Members, Fellows and Corporate Members of RASE. The AGM is free of charge, with tickets available for the members' lunch and farm tour at an additional cost.
AGM - 2024
Members are invited to the 2024 RASE AGM, which will take place before the members' lunch and farm walk at The Allerton Project, which is taking place on the same day.
Please note, this registration is for the AGM only, if you would like to stay for lunch please sign up to the members' lunch and farm walk event.
RASE drinks reception at the Royal Cornwall Show
RASE drinks reception at the Royal Cornwall Show
RASE members are invited to join RASE for a drinks reception at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Round off your day at the show by joining us for a member’s drinks reception from 5.30pm to 7pm on Friday 7th June, 2024. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other members in your local area, as well as finding out about upcoming RASE activities which may be of interest to you.
Prosecco, fruit juice and canapés will be served. This event is open to any RASE member (Student, Associate, Member, Fellow or Corporate) and guest tickets are available should you wish to bring a non-member as a guest.
Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth 2024 Conference - "Growing a Commonwealth"
Scotland, United Kingdom.
Please note that if you are a member of RASE, you recieve 'member' rate at this event.
RASE drinks reception at the Royal Norfolk Show
RASE drinks reception at the Royal Norfolk Show
RASE members are invited to join RASE for a drinks reception at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Round off your day at the show by joining us for a member’s drinks reception from 4.30pm to 6pm on Wednesday 26th June, 2024. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other members in your local area, as well as finding out about upcoming RASE activities which may be of interest to you.
Prosecco, fruit juice and canapés will be served. This event is open to any RASE member (Student, Associate, Member, Fellow or Corporate) and guest tickets are available should you wish to bring a non-member as a guest.
Members’ lunch and estate tour at Blenheim Palace
RASE members are invited to Blenheim Palace for a members’ lunch and tour of the Blenheim Palace Estate. The event will begin with pre-lunch drinks on the terrace of the Orangery Restaurant, providing an opportunity to network with other members before lunch is served. The tour of the estate will be via tractor and trailer, and will include areas of the estate usually not open to the public.
Guests will be taken around the magnificent World Heritage Site stopping at key locations to discuss some of the historic monuments in the Parkland and also some of their management challenges today, including the many events it plays host to. The team will also cover some of the wider aspects of caring for an Estate like Blenheim today including how land is being used for a mixture of energy, food and woodlands to become carbon neutral.
This event is open to Members, Fellows and Corporate Members of RASE.
