Leeds Takes the Stage

From the moment you arrive at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, you’ll be at the heart of a city shaped by history and driven by innovation as we come together for the 2026 Nuffield Farming Conference. Leeds provides a fitting backdrop for three days of insight, connection, and forward‑thinking discussion across the farming sector.

The organising committee is delighted to welcome everyone to Leeds from 18–20 November 2026, where this year’s programme brings together an exceptional range of returning scholar presentations, sector insights, and opportunities to connect with the wider Nuffield Farming community.

Pre‑Conference – Wednesday 18^th November

Delegates will have the opportunity to join one of the three pre‑conference visits during the afternoon, each offering a unique perspective on farming, food, and innovation in the region.

Later in the day:

• 17:30 – AGM, Bury Theatre
• 19:30–22:30 – Welcome Reception, Asian & African Gallery

Conference Programme – Thursday 19^th November

The conference opens at 09:00, followed by a full day of presentations across plants, environment, livestock, and horticulture, including:

• Presentation Sessions 1–5, covering forestry, seaweed, horticulture, biodiversity markets, waste valorisation, flooding, fossil‑free farming, livestock resilience, cider, tea cultivation and more.
• Next‑Gen Scholar Presentation.
• 2027 Scholarships Awards Ceremony.
• Annual Dinner at New Dock Hall, preceded by a drink’s reception in the War Gallery.

Conference Programme – Friday 20^th November

Day two opens at 09:15 and features:

• Presentation Sessions 6–9, covering pigs, poultry, insects, people practices, mental health, certification, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, artisan cheesemaking, and GFP.
• Nuffield Farming Awards, including announcing the winners of the Best Report and Best Video along with previous winner presentations for the Frank Arden Leadership award, Bullock Award for Innovation and Greener Future Award.
• Future announcements for the 2027 Conference.
• Closing comments by the Chair at 16:30, with the conference ending at 17:00.

Important Travel Note

Presentations on both conference days are scheduled to run until 5.00PM. Delegates are encouraged to plan travel accordingly to benefit fully from the programme and the valuable networking opportunities throughout.