The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced AHDB as the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super’ Conference.

This will be held at Sandy Park in Exeter on November 14-16, open to all members of the agricultural, horticultural, rural and land-based industries.

Central to the event will be around 35 presentations by Nuffield Farming Scholars who have finished their international travel, studying a wide range of topics pertinent to the food, farming, horticultural and rural industries.

“We are delighted to have AHDB on board in such a landmark year,” said Mike Vacher, director of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust. “As a regular sponsor of our awards, AHDB is a natural fit to sponsor this year's conference and we are proud to strengthen the relationship between our organisations.

“With a record number of applicants for Nuffield Farming Scholarships this year, it is clear that there is a substantial appetite within the industry for leadership development opportunities.

"By partnering with AHDB, we are looking forward to showcasing the importance of leadership development and knowledge sharing to the industry’s future.”

Nicholas Saphir, chair of AHDB, said they were delighted to sponsor this year’s conference.

"It's a statement of collaboration between two important organisations committed to a common goal of farming excellence and an economic and sustainable future for the farming and land management industry.

"A shared vision of the power of innovation and knowledge-sharing are at the base of an already strong partnership and embodies the spirit of progress, combining our strengths to drive sustainable change.

‘’By blending AHDB's industry expertise and outreach with Nuffield's passion for exploration and learning, we're fostering an environment where ideas flourish and solutions emerge. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to shaping the future of agriculture, and we're excited to be joining forces at the conference," he added. 

The three-day agenda includes a welcome buffet, formal Annual Dinner, two days of Scholar presentations, and a pre-conference farm visit to nearby Wastenage Farms.

Full details about the conference, including ticketing information, can be found on the Trust’s website. The event is open to the public and tickets are now available to purchase.