South East Future of Farming 2026

Join leading growers, industry experts and a former Defra Secretary of State for an inspiring afternoon of talks, practical insights, networking and food at the South East Future of Farming Conference 2026.

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

Time: 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Venue: AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Sussex (BN7 3AE)

This annual conference returns for its fourth year, bringing together farmers, landowners and rural professionals from across the South East to explore the latest in farming innovation, technology and sustainability.

 

What to expect

• Inspiring talks from senior figures in UK agriculture
• Practical takeaways you can apply to your business
• Networking opportunities with peers and sector leaders
• Refreshments and food as part of the programme
• Proceeds support The Country Trust, the UK charity connecting children to the land and food production.

 

Featured speakers

• George Eustice – Former Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Laura Rous – Regenerative arable farmer at Dennington Hall Farms, Suffolk
• Crispin Alexander – Owner of Castle Farm, Kent, home to the UK’s largest lavender farm
• Kelly Hewson-Fisher – Chair and Head of Rural Research at Savills (Moderator)

 

Tickets

£10 per person – all proceeds go to charity.

Book your ticket

 

Media welcome (contact mike.sims@cla.org.uk for press passes).