Farmers Weekly Collaborates with Oxford Farming Conference for Enhanced Agricultural Insights
Farmers Weekly is excited to announce its collaboration as the official media partner for the Oxford Farming Conference 2025, which will enhance the editorial coverage leading up to, during, and following the event.
This partnership will feature a detailed preview of the upcoming conference scheduled for January, extensive reporting on pivotal agricultural topics, and a special edition of the Farmers Weekly podcast.
Discover all our previous coverage of the OFC here.
A key element of this partnership will be the Farmers Weekly Question Time.
Slated for Wednesday, January 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, this session will assemble an esteemed panel of industry leaders and policymakers to discuss critical issues shaping agricultural policy in 2025.
Discussion topics will include the effects of water quality initiatives on farmers, methods to address cuts in legacy area payments, and the obstacles presented by changing land use regulations.
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Moreover, the panel will delve into possible alterations to direct support in the devolved nations and highlight emerging voices that are set to impact the sector.
The distinguished panel includes Graham Wilkinson, CEO of AHDB; Alice Groom, RSPB’s Head of Sustainable Land Management; Matt Lobley, Professor of Rural Resource Management at Exeter University; Henry Tufnell, MP for South Pembrokeshire; and Minette Batters, crossbench peer in the House of Lords.
Partnership Impact
Geoff Sansome, Chairman of OFC, stated: “This partnership not only extends the reach of the conference but also enriches the content available for attendees and the broader agricultural community.
“Our goal is to create a dynamic platform for discussion and innovation.”
Andrew Meredith, Editor of Farmers Weekly, remarked: “I am thrilled to see our long-standing relationship with the OFC being further strengthened.
“Both organizations are committed to assisting farmers in navigating change and capitalizing on opportunities within the rural economy, and we are eager to work jointly to kickstart 2025 effectively.”
As the leading event on the UK agricultural calendar, the OFC continues to serve as a crucial platform for dialogue and innovation in farming.
For more details about the conference, taking place from January 8 to 10 with the theme “Facing Change, Finding Opportunity,” you can visit the official OFC website, where tickets can also be booked.
Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Plant Breeding.