New era beckons for CropTec

• Focus on innovation and knowledge

• Profit at heart of successful farming

• New sessions reflect range of topics

Future-proofed farms will be a hot topic at this month’s CropTec Show which has been revamped to reflect with industry trends.

Regular visitors will notice some significant changes at this year’s two-day event, which takes place on 27-28 November at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

CropTec has been showcasing technical knowledge, products, services and solutions to progressive growers and agronomists for more than a decade – and this year will see some further updates.

New identity

As the show enters its twelfth year, it has unveiled a new brand identity and introduced some big changes to its conference programme, aligning with evolving agricultural practices and industry trends.

As part of the refresh, this year the show will introduce three keynote theatres focusing on Innovation, Knowledge and Profit, to provide visitors with practical advice to futureproof their farms.

The sessions will explore a range of topics. These will include crop varieties, eco-friendly fertilisers, pesticide regulations and the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in arable farming, says event director Verity Hyland.

Key topics

“By bringing together companies, visitors and industry experts, CropTec shines a light on the arable industry’s key topics, concerns and opportunities. We can’t wait for our audience to experience the refreshed show.”

The Innovation theatre will include presentations by award-winning arable farmers and growers who will share the secrets of their success – including ways they have increased their productivity and yields.

In the Knowledge theatre, visitors will hear from speakers and industry experts who will share their insights into different farming practices from around the world – and discuss how they can benefit UK agriculture.

Exhibitors

With the farming industry facing both huge challenges and opportunities for growth, organisers Ms Hyland says CropTec will continue to evolve and focus on the topics that matter most to the agricultural sector.

BASIS, which promotes the safe and responsible use of pesticides, has once again partnered with CropTec to bring their CPD knowledge trail to the event for members of BASIS and the National Register of Sprayer Operators.

More than 150 exhibitors and 3000 visitors are expected to attend the event. The target audience includes agricultural professionals, industry experts, researchers and students – as well as farmers.

Getting there

When: 27-28 November

Where:  National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

For full details, visit www.croptecshow.com.