Northern Farming Conference

The Northern Farming Conference 2022

Now in its thirteenth year, the 2022 Northern Farming Conference took place on Wednesday 2 November 2022 at Hexham Auction Mart in Hexham.

This annual event is one of the most prestigious events in the north, attracting around 200 farmers, industry experts and politicians to network, listen and question a super line up of speakers.

This year’s speakers included:

• The Rt Hon Sir Robert Goodwill MP and Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee
• Daniel Zeichner MP and Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
• Janet Hughes Defra’s Director for the Future Farming and Countryside Programme
• Henri Murison Chief Executive, Northern Powerhouse Partnership
• Paul Temple Farmer, Wold Farm, Yorkshire
• Lizzie McLaughlin & Rebecca Wilson ‘Boots & Heels’
• Patrick Laurie Author, Farmer, Freelance Conservation Advisor
• Kate Hawley & Nick Prince Forestry Commission

Click here to view the 2022 brochure.

The event is renowned for its mix of formal and informal debate and has now cemented its position as the 'go-to' conference for the sector in the North.

Sustainable attainable?

The Northern Farming Conference aims to give farmers the opportunity to consider how best to progress and take control of their businesses over the next few years.

Leading farmers and industry stakeholders from across the country will examine what the future has in store for farmers and their plans for it, as well as the potential opportunities in an ever-changing rural landscape.

The focus of the 2022 conference will be on sustainability and profitability on the agricultural transition road away from EU-based rules in the wider context of COP26’s shadow. How does being Net Zero fit with being both sustainable and profitable, whilst also upholding our high food standards? ‘Health and Harmony’ in the rural sphere... and how are we progressing on the path to sustainable farming?

The next Northern Farming Conference will take place on Wednesday 2 November 2022. To add next year's event to your diary, please click the button below and select your preferred calendar.