Cereals 2026 event to feature new Livestock Zone

A renewed focus on mixed farming will be in the spotlight this summer as Cereals 2026 introduces a dedicated Livestock Zone for the first time, reflecting growing demand from UK arable farmers seeking resilience and new income streams.

The two-day event, being held at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, on 10-11 June, will highlight how livestock can support modern arable and regenerative systems, improve soil health and help farms diversify.

Event organisers say the new zone responds directly to farmer concerns.

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With uncertainty around post-Brexit agricultural policy and support schemes, many growers are reconsidering livestock integration to stabilise revenues and rebuild soil fertility.

Mr Clarkson’s own goats will feature in twice-daily showcases run by agtech firm Nofence, illustrating virtual fencing technology in a working farm environment.

Alongside demonstrations, the programme includes sessions on regenerative practices, policy challenges and emerging opportunities such as biomethane production.

Industry groups representing cattle, sheep and poultry sectors will also offer practical advice on transitioning from arable-only systems.

One headline seminar, titled “Livestock: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, will explore both the benefits and pitfalls of integrating animals into farming systems, while another session will address the lack of clear government direction following recent budget changes.

Farming advocate

Jeremy Clarkson © Red Stag Media

Mr Clarkson, best known for presenting Top Gear and later Clarkson’s Farm, has become an unlikely advocate for British agriculture.

His hit Amazon TV series has drawn widespread attention to the financial and regulatory pressures facing farmers, as well as the realities of diversification.

Cereals 2026, the UK’s leading technical arable event, is expected to attract more than 25,000 farmers and over 650 exhibitors. Farmers Weekly is a media partner for the event.

To register for tickets, visit the Cereals event website.