Farm of the Future: Net Zero in Practice

Innovation for Agriculture & Harper Adams University announce Farm of the Future: Net Zero in Practice demonstration event.

Taking place on the 13^th April 2023 at Harper Adams University, this first-of-its-kind event will be an opportunity for farmers to explore and better understand the necessary farm level changes required to practically undertake the challenge of Net Zero by 2040.

Hosted by Innovation for Agriculture and with support from Harper Adams, this innovative and pioneering demonstration event will bring to life The Royal Agricultural Society of England’s 2022 ‘Farm of the Future’ Report.

Offering innovative knowledge and realistic solutions, this event will focus on three key areas:

• Decarbonising livestock production – feeding, breeding and health 
• Valorisation of waste, energy and fuel – future fuels, green energy and circular systems on farm 
• Autonomous vehicles and robotics – the Hands-free Hectare

Offering interactive sessions, the day will showcase the very latest research, technology and thinking that will help farmers and growers to reach Net Zero, to decarbonise and to build circularity into their systems. Aiming to inspire and inform, a key focus will be on discussion, debate and demonstration.  

Kicking off with a headline panel debate from farmers who are pioneering in this field, the day will break out into three technical hubs, each of which will be led by a specialist in that topic.

Commenting on the event, IfA & RASE CEO David Grint says “IfA together with Harper Adams university recognise that for farmers to undertake the challenge of rural decarbonisation, they must be offered achievable solutions. Through this demonstration event, we hope to inspire and highlight the steps that can be taken, allowing farmers to future-proof their businesses.”

With a strong line up of exhibitors and speakers set to be announced in the New Year, this event will also be an opportunity to see future technology working in a real farm setting at Harper Adams’ ground-breaking ‘Hands Free Hectare’.

“I’m so excited to be part of this leading-edge event” says HAU ABP Chair of Sustainable Beef and Sheep Production, Jude Capper, “We have some real opportunities to implement on-farm innovations throughout the industry that will help British farmers to make continued progress towards carbon Net Zero, enhance economic and social sustainability and ensure a bright future for both current and future farmers.”

Whilst this event will be free to attend, places are strictly limited. Details on how to apply for a ticket will be released in January 2023 via the IfA, RASE, and HAU websites and social media accounts.