The Productive Landscape: NatureTech for Profit and Planet
As agriculture navigates a new landscape of environmental ambition, ecosystem services - from soil health and water quality to carbon sequestration and biodiversity - are no longer ‘nice to have’ but central to resilient, profitable farm businesses.
At Agri-TechE, we've been championing technologies that support nature for over a decade - from land sparing to innovations that improve water quality. Now, as natural capital gains widespread recognition, how can we harness the insights from our network to shape the future?
This one-day conference will bring together a dynamic community of farmers, technologists, researchers, and policy influencers to explore how naturetech innovation is enabling the delivery, measurement, and monetisation of ecosystem services across the UK’s productive landscapes.
Featuring industry leaders technology innovators and research partners, this event will challenge thinking, spark ideas, and connect those at the forefront of a more integrated agri-environmental future.
Highlights include:
- Strategic insights from policy and research leaders
- Case studies from pioneering farms and landscape partnerships
- Exhibition and demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies
- Opportunities for meaningful networking and collaboration
This event is for those who recognise that the future of agriculture is as much about managing natural capital as it is about producing food - and that technology is a key enabler of this transition.
Huge thanks to Rothamsted Enterprises for supporting this Conference.
Scroll down to see the detailed agenda.
Cost:
An early-bird price of £100 (ex VAT) is available until 1st February.
After this date, the standard price is £150 (ex VAT).
Agri-TechE member discounts apply in addition. Agri-TechE members will need to log in or register for an account in order to access their member discount.
Farmers (with less than 750 acres) are eligible for a discounted ticket at £50 (ex VAT). To qualify, farmers have to provide a Single Business Identifier (SBI) that they have used to claim subsidies, demonstrating that they are actively engaged in farming business and SFI claims.
Please note the event fee is non-refundable for cancellation within 5 working days of the event.
Basis CPD points will be available for attendees this event.
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Agenda
Dr Robert Bradburne is the Chief Scientist, Director of the Chief Scientist’s Group and head of the Environment Agency’s Science Profession. He leads an interdisciplinary team of over 200 scientists and other specialists supporting all aspects of science across the Environment Agency. Robert and the teams' work encompasses environmental data provision, scientific research, and analysis and evaluation. Robert has 23 years' experience working in and with government and holds a degree in plant sciences from Cambridge University and a PhD in crop genetics from the John Innes Centre.
Have we moved on from “public money for public goods” – or is there now an embedded business imperative for farmers to deliver nature positivity alongside food production? It could be that encouraging pollinators increases yields, or that supply chain customers are demanding more from their suppliers, and continuation of a contract might depend on being able to demonstrate ecosystem service delivery. This session will take a high-level view about the business drivers behind nature-tech adoption and argue the business case for its implementation.
Explore exhibition and demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies.
We have a limited number of exhibition spaces available.
If you’re interested in taking part, please submit your EOI/application for a stand using this google form link or email us at info@agri-tech-e.co.uk for more details.
Already the use of “nature-tech” on farm is starting to gain traction, and this session will introduce you to some of the innovators who have developed solutions to help monitor, measure and manage nature-based solutions on farm. We’ll discover a range of technologies as well as understanding their journey towards commercial success, and how their business models are underpinning their future impact.
Chair: Charlie Curtis, Agricultural Sustainability Manager at British Sugar
- Casey Woodward, CEO at AgriSound
- Darren Evans, Professor of Ecology and Conservation at Newcastle University
- George Caterer, Business Development Manager, Wilder Sensing
- Downforce Technologies
Take a moment to recharge, check out the exhibition, and network with fellow attendees.
Good case studies give confidence among farmers and land-owners (and the wider supply chain) around the adoption of a new tool, service or practice. This session will showcase stories of the positive impacts and benefits on-farm – and the inspiration and drivers behind the intention to deploy technology to help improve nature recovery and enhancement, alongside production.
You’ll hear the farmer’s perspective on costs, learning curves, and cultural shifts, as we explore questions such as:
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How difficult - if at all - will it be to gain farmers’ trust?
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Is it all about “who pays,” or are there examples where businesses are finding that delivering for nature also benefits the bottom line?
This moderated discussion with farmers who are integrating ecosystem-focused technology on their farms will reveal their experiences, motivations, and insights.
For technology to really make a difference in fields, on farms, across estates, and within landscapes, it needs to be scaleable and inter-operable. This session will unpack what still needs to be achieved for widespread, commercial adoption and implementation of innovations for nature recovery and landscape management. We’ll be hearing from a group of experts to reveal the next steps to bridge the gap between innovation, adoption and scale-up.
