Farming events from Farmers Weekly

Providing you with alternative solutions to help your crops flourish in the spring and hear first-hand from oilseed rape farmers about their experiences and their trials.

65% of British farmers have already diversified to secure their farm income. Are you one of them? The Farmers Weekly Diversification event brings you a day full of key experts to share their knowledge and advice.

The first event of the series of three events will be held at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre, Lake District, 27th February. Find out more.

The second event will be held at the West Lodge Park Farm, Northamptonshire, 26th March. Find out more

The Grass Management event addresses farmer challenges of maintaining healthy soils, dealing with compaction, controlling weeds and reseeding. Farmers will also take home ideas on how to make more of their grass such as implementing the most effective grazing system for their farm. Find out more

Britain’s Fittest Farmer aims to promote physical and mental fitness in agriculture by championing farmers who are proactive about their health. As farming becomes less active and more mechanised and office-based, it’s more important than ever before to make sure Britain’s farmers are getting the exercise they need to stay fit and healthy. Find out more

A celebration of the amazing contribution made to UK agriculture by young people from across the British Isles. With 3 jam-packed days of music, activities, sports competitions and amazing food and drink experiences. Find out more

Farmers Apprentice aims to help young people from all walks of life get a foot on to the farming ladder. Ten young apprentices are selected with a range of skills and interested in agriculture to take part in a bootcamp which finds the ultimate winner. Find out more

The only event in the UK dedicated exclusively to smart agricultural technology across all farming sectors. Future Farm Technology Expo will showcase technologies (hardware and software) used in agriculture to help both small and large farms improve productivity and manage operations. Find out more