Farm Business Innovation 2017 Showguide

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BUSINESS INNOVATION LIVE

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INSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS

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SHOW OPENS: 10am - 5pm

1000S OF IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR LAND MORE PROFITABLE...

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2017 COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION

2017

IT’S TIME TO DO MORE WITH YOUR LAND Farm Business Innovation, the UK’s best trade exhibition, running with Country House Business Innovation, under the incredible Rural Entrepreneur Live is back once again!

Farm Business Innovation is the nation’s biggest event solely dedicated to providing the very finest guidance, education, suppliers and opportunities needed to help farmers, country house owners, estate owners and rural business owners diversify their land and increase profitability!

On the 8 & 9 November 2017, over 9,000 visitors will flock to Birmingham’s NEC, to unearth the latest and greatest opportunities needed to create new revenue streams that will support their traditional means of income. This year, we can guarantee you’re going to be blown away by our world-class lineup, consisting of the best speakers, features, innovations, education and opportunities you need to help realise your diversification dreams. We have brought together more cutting-edge exhibitors, educationally-rich

seminars and interactive features than ever before! No matter how broad or niche your business ambitions are; whether you’re a dairy farmer searching for environmentallyfriendly ways to generate energy; an estate owner looking to run a new festival on your land; or even a landowner who wants to turn your abandoned field into a go-kart park, this event has all the inspiration and information you need to help you make the most out of your farm, land, business or property.

This show guide provides you with everything you need to know about the show, so you can plan your visit in advance and ensure you don’t miss out on what you want to see.

Throughout this show guide, you will be able to find an endless array of things to do and to see, over two action-packed days, all under one roof!

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What ’s On ?

EXPERIENCE AN EXHIBITION LIKE NO OTHER… | SPEAKERS Listen to the industry’s most influential and respected figures as they pass on vital information and unsurpassable advice.

| AMAZON WORKSHOP Discover the opportunities Amazon can provide you for your next business venture.

| EQUESTRIAN FOCUS This exhibition will put you in touch with suppliers and business specialists to help you meet all of your equestrian needs.

| COUNTRY HOUSE INNOVATION Find all the experts, advice, tools and resources you need to increase the revenue from your country house, estate, manor or castle.

| INNOVATION SHOWCASE See first-hand some of the latest products and services that are making their mark in this industry.

| SEMINAR SCHEDULE Discover all the information you need from our schedule of seminars presented by some of the very best speakers in the rural business sector.

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Speakers

CASE STUDIES, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SEMINARS With an unsurpassable depth of information, inspiring success stories and incredible case studies, this year, Farm Business Innovation are proud to present to you its most eclectic and extensive keynote schedule to date.

GEOFF SANSOME

HEAD OF AGRICULTURE FOR NATURAL ENGLAND WEDNESDAY | 12.30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

Geoff is head of agriculture for Natural England, the government’s statutory adviser on the natural environment.

Natural England works with over 50,000 farming businesses to help deliver biodiversity and landscape outcomes and protect our most precious sites and species. Geoff has 30 years’ experience supporting farmers and rural communities, at home and overseas. Geoff

trained as an agronomist with ADAS, then specialised in international technical assistance programmes in Eastern Europe, before returning to lead rural development initiatives in the UK. Geoff was awarded the HSBC Silver Salver Award Nov 2005 and has been a volunteer for the Farm Community Network since 2015. He is a Nuffield farming scholar and in his spare time, Geoff farms with his family in Worcestershire.

Win, Win. Managing Environmental Assets in the Farm Business

This year’s diverse keynote schedule covers more subjects than ever before. From essential advice and guidance on making the diversification of your project work, to insights on the inspiring business success stories, the schedule provides you with an unrivalled depth of knowledge, education and inspiration about this sector.

We’re delighted to bring you a world-class selection of the industry’s finest farm business, land and estate owners. They will be delivering an essential combination of advice, ideas and inspiration from a variety of different rural business sectors, from camping and glamping to weddings, events, festivals and unique party ideas.

The next few pages detail every keynote speaker and their incredible seminars, so you can make sure you don’t miss the session that’s imperative to you. Don’t panic if your desired topic isn’t covered! Check out our full seminar schedule further on in this guide, for more chances to hear first-hand from the experts that could change your rural business fortunes.

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The management of on farm environmental assets, or natural capital, is often presented as something that happens alongside profitable farming, or something that can only occur when individual farms are profitable. EU exit is likely to considerably alter the basis on which farmers and land managers are rewarded, with an increased emphasis on public goods. Geoff will explore some of the best practices in this area to make the case for farming natural capital.

DOUG GURR

WEDNESDAY | 11.45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

UK COUNTRY MANAGER, AMAZON Doug Gurr is UK country manager for Amazon and is responsible for leading the company’s UK strategy, consumer e-commerce business, digital content and device offerings, as well as helping to guide Amazon’s UK innovation programmes.

Prior to his current role, Doug was China country manager for Amazon, having joined the company in 2011 as vice president of the hardlines division for Amazon.co.uk. Previously,

he was an executive director at Asda, and before that was CEO of Blueheath Holdings, a company he founded and saw through to its listing on London’s AIM market. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at McKinsey & Co. Doug is currently chairman of the British Heart Foundation and a trustee of the Landmark Trust. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in theoretical computing from the University of Edinburgh.

Unlocking Rural UK’s Digital Potential. It’s Still Day One. The internet and technology have the power to level the playing field between businesses big and small, urban and rural; and democratises the ability to start your own business. Doug Gurr believes that as more rural parts of the country go online, we can unlock the digital potential of rural businesses - resulting in more growth, more exports, better productivity and more talent retained in rural UK. Doug will outline why Amazon believes rural UK has great potential to be a key beneficiary of the digital revolution.

MICHAEL EAVIS

CREATOR & MD, WORTHY FARM & GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY | 11.00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 Michael Eavis is an English dairy farmer, and is best known as the creator of Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, which takes place on his farm in Pilton, Somerset.

In 1970, Michael and his second wife Jean visited the Bath Festival of Blues.

Inspired by seeing the performance of Led Zeppelin, Eavis hosted the Pilton Pop, Folk & Blues Festival in September 1970, which later developed into the Glastonbury Festival that we know today.

For over 40 years, Michael has managed to run a successful and profitable dairy farm and host arguably one of the most recognised musical festivals in the world!

The Farm and the Festival - How They Work Together Worthy Farm in Pilton Somerset is a fully working dairy farm, it’s also host to the worldwide famous Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts - a five day festival held in June.

Michael Eavis will discuss the ups and downs of how festival and farm work together, and the introduction of new farm tech like their new robotic milking parlour!

TOM AMERY

Watercress has been grown on our Dorset and Hampshire farms since the 1850’s. In May 2010, a chef visited one of our watercress farms, he told us that the only other crop he had seen growing in similar conditions was wasabi in Japan. After a good deal of trial and error we brought our first wasabi crop to maturity two years later. Tom discusses how he’s managed to successfully grow wasabi in the UK and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

THE VISIONARY DUCHESS OF RUTLAND THURSDAY | 14.45 KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

The Duchess of Rutland is passionate about British traditions, heritage, craftsmanship, creativity and innovation, a real champion for the very best of British and that includes gardens and gardening.

Over the past years, the Duchess has overseen the launch of a range of initiatives for Belvoir, including the “Rutland” 12-bore shotgun, publishing several books on Belvoir and its estate as well as her own pavilion design and furniture line - the Duchess collection, based on Belvoir originals. Above all, the Duchess is proud of the incredible work of all her charity partners including the Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust. The BCCT’s mission is to encourage participation in cricket in rural communities and to create access to sport and the countryside for disadvantaged young people.

THURSDAY | 12.30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

EAST TO WEST WASABI EXPERT Wasabi – From Project to Plate

HER GRACE, THE DUCHESS OF RUTLAND

Tom started his career with The Watercress Company (TWC) as a trainee manager in 1999. Under the guidance of Peter Old the chairman, he was presented with the opportunity to grow with the business, as it evolved significantly over the next 18 years.

Capability Brown and Belvoir: Discovering a lost landscape The Duchess of Rutland tells the story of rediscovering Capability Brown’s abandoned garden plans for her home at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. In this illustrated lecture, her grace gives an insight into her life as a 21st century Duchess and how she has articulated the original vision Brown set out for Belvoir Castle’s gardens.

He was appointed sales & technical director within four years of joining the business, managing director in 2007 responsible for three business units and shortly after this he took an opportunity to become a partner in the company.

Employing over 120 staff in the UK with over 300 globally, TWC produces in excess of 4.8m kg of fresh watercress, baby leaf salads and wasabi across its farms in the UK, Spain and Florida with outlets in over 4500 stores in the UK from national retailer accounts to independents.

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PAUL WILLIAMSON AND CHRIS NICHOLS

Brewing up a Difference – the Hillside Inspiration

BREWERY MEETS BUSINESS

What’s the right balance between creativity and discipline, passion and planning in launching a brilliant new farm based venture? Chris Nichols joins with farm based Hillside Brewery founder Paul Williamson to spark your ideas by sharing the Hillside experience. Paul will tell the story of how the Hillside project moved from aspiration to reality. Chris will draw on his years of coaching entrepreneurs and sparking creative ventures to help draw out the tricks of a winning venture.

WEDNESDAY | 14.00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

Join Paul and Chris in this thought-provoking seminar! Paul’s love of beer started as soon as he had his first pint! Talking over a beer with his Dad was surely the start of Hillside Brewery.

It is Paul that is in charge of all things Hillside and has taken this lovely little brewery and put it on the big stage. When not doing beer tasting, brewing, selling, marketing or delivering you will find him at his desk with his dog (Nala) not too far away. Chris Nichols is co-founder of GameShift, a collaborative hub of creative business advisers and entrepreneur coaches. Previously, Chris was professor of practice in systems leadership at Ashridge business school, and has a background in strategy consulting and investment banking. He has coached many entrepreneurs and growth businesses.

RURAL BUSINESS AWARDS

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS WEDNESDAY | 13.15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 The Rural Business Awards overall winner for 2017 (Champion of Champions).

The Rural Business Awards were created by Jemma Clifford and Anna Price in order to give recognition to businesses right across the rural sector.

The awards are organised by rural business for rural business and judged by people who understand the rural sector. Businesses operating in the rural sector employ in excess of 3.4million people within over 600,000 businesses, and the sector is growing rapidly. In partnership with the CLA and Amazon, The Rural Business Awards are proud to present their overall winner for the 2017 Programme recently announced at a ceremony on 5th October at Denbies Wine Estates.

Rural Business Awards - Champion of Champions The Champion of Champions in each year is the highest scoring business across all thirteen categories of The Rural Business Awards. Our two Champion of Champions from 2015 and 2016 couldn’t be more different and they both won using the same judging criteria. We are proud of the huge range of amazing rural businesses that enter each year, and our ability to judge them on their own individual merits. To us, size really doesn’t matter! The 2017 Champion of Champions will be revealed at our awards ceremony on 5th October and they will be delivering a seminar on how they have reached this prestigious position.

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DAVID BOYLE AND JARED BOWERS

HISTORY MEETS MODERNITY AT KELBURN CASTLE THURSDAY | 13.15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

David and Jared work at the Kelburn Estate, which covers an area of over 3,500 acres, starting at the edge of the sea and rising to a height of a staggering 1,300ft!

David originally trained as an architect at Newcastle University.

After a short period in practice, he took over the running of Kelburn Estate. In May 2009, he was a director of the world famous Graffiti Project on Kelburn castle and has since formed the company Kelburn Arts, that organises music and

arts events, including the critically acclaimed Kelburn Garden Party.

Jared has worked in sustainable tourism for more than 13 years.

He currently works as the general manager for Kelburn Castle and estate and ecotourism project manager for an initiative within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Utilising Art and Nature to Support a Rural Estate This talk will review the complexities of managing a 3,500 acre rural estate and the innovative and creative business activities that have been developed to support it. This includes the world famous Kelburn Graffiti Project, attracting and managing 70,000+ visitors to their country centre, setting up rural glamping accommodation, creative public events, private functions, land leasing, renewable energy and more.

ROGER ALLONBY

DAN DE BAERDEMAECKER

RDPE GRANT FUNDING EXPERT

THE DEER EXPERT

THURSDAY | 15.30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

WEDNESDAY | 14.45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

Dan is originally from Sussex. When he left college he worked as a gamekeeper for two years before being asked to go and work at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire on the deer department for six months.

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Roger Allonby is currently the Rural Payment Agency’s head of central region.

After six months, he went travelling and worked as an agricultural stock fencer in the south of England and Europe. In 2008, he was asked to return to Woburn full time as assistant deer manager and worked in this position for four years before becoming the head deer manager in 2012. Dan is currently in charge of the 3000 acre deer park with nine species of deer, the red deer farm, and 10,000 acres of wild deer management. On top of all this, Dan is also in the process of setting up a 1000 hind commercial deer farm!

He works with a wide range of public and private partnerships across the East Midlands, West Midlands and East of England to implement the Rural Development Programme for England’s socio-economic grant schemes in response to national policy priorities and local need.

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Grant Funding The Rural Development Programme for England provides a wide range of grant funding to support the creation of rural jobs and enable business growth, increase the productivity of farming and forestry, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. The seminar will provide an overview of the following funding that is or will soon be available, and how to apply.

DAVID HAWKE

The Management of Deer Within Farms and Parks A overview of the deer farming industry and the management of deer on farms and within parks.

HEAD OF ALNWICK CASTLE VENTURES David has successfully led the visitor attraction and events team at Alnwick Castle for over six years.

Alnwick Castle hosts a variety of different events and attractions, including weddings, educational tours, live music performances and even Shakespearean plays.

THURSDAY | 11.00 KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

David is responsible for all aspects of the leisure operation, from sales and marketing to operations, food and beverage and events. A qualified chartered accountant, he moved from Banking into the leisure sector 15 years ago with Thomson Holidays, heading up their Call Centre and Online Sales and Service operations, and subsequently was involved in an online travel start-up before joining Alnwick. Outside of work David has four children and is a keen cricketer.

Building Sustainable Growth in Heritage Attractions The story of how Alnwick Castle was transformed from a beautiful castle in the North East of England with 50k visitors, into a successful growing visitor attraction with over 300k visitors today. The seminar will look back on the initial catalysts for change but also focus on how Alnwick has built a platform and model for sustainable growth into the future.

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EMMA CANTILLION

WIRE/THE BARN AT LEES FARM THURSDAY | 14.45 THEATRE 4

JERRY ALFORD

WEDNESDAY | 15.30 | THEATRE 7

MARKET TRENDS FOR ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING

Jerry has experience in arable and mixed farming having run the family farm in Devon for 25 years.

The farm was initially a dairy farm eventually converting to organic and being run as a beef, sheep and arable unit. At the same time, he converted a range of farm buildings into a holiday cottage complex, was chairman of a local farmer owned co-op grain store and became involved in the grain supply chain nationally.

Growing Organic to Meet UK Consumer Demand

Emma Cantillion works for WiRE on a part-time basis, whilst running her own rural enterprise.

As a member of WiRE and a rural business woman, Emma knows the benefits gained from being part of WiRE whilst setting up a small scale rural business. The Barn at Lees Farm, provides rural accommodation nestled in the heart of UNESCO’s World Heritage, Ironbridge Gorge.

Having converted the barn over the past two years the results are a beautiful home and relaxing holiday accommodation, comprising The Yurt and The Annex, surrounded by fields and woodland.

This seminar describes current market trends for organic food and farming across the globe, with emphasis on the UK. He looks at opportunities for UK farmers and growers to convert to organic production.

Jerry will provide practical information on the process of conversion to organic production, including how to apply for conversion financial support through the Countryside Stewardship Scheme in England. The seminar will explore the benefits of organic farming for the environment and the farmer as well as its ability to provide an effective adaptation to the challenges of climate change.

DAVID HORLER

MASTERMIND BEHIND TRACTOR TED WEDNESDAY | 14.00 | THEATRE 8 David has taken farm diversification to a new level when he co-created the farming superhero, Tractor Ted, with friend, Alexandra Heard.

How Being Part of a Network Can Help Your Business Grow With over 20 years’ experience helping women start and grow rural businesses, here at WiRE we understand what works. This workshop will look at tried and tested ways to create a virtual team and find meaningful collaborations, increase your reach, learn new skills and most importantly, find the support you need.

We will also look at examples of how this works in action by introducing real life WiRE businesses.

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The award-winning multimillion pound business is based from his family farm in Somerset and has a team of agents working across the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Holland and New Zealand

with inroads being made into the US market. David and Ally had both been struck on how much their respective children enjoyed watching real life farm machines at work and realised there was nothing real life

Unlocking the Potential for Engaging, Educating and Entertaining Young Children The UK’s favourite little green tractor, Tractor Ted, engages, entertains and educates young children on farming and the countryside through the series of Tractor Ted DVDs and Books. David Horler, who co-originated the Tractor Ted concept, will discuss how Tractor Ted brings real life farming to life for young children and will share ideas on how venues can get involved with Tractor Ted.

available on television for young children. They produced a pilot video with combine harvesters working in the fields to show children how bread is made hundreds of copies were sold in the first month alone. Today over 0.5m DVDs have been sold worldwide with additional options to download and stream.

David is keen that the business should remain on his farm as the roots of the brand remain synonymous with real life farming practices. David has taken on a farm manager in recent years as more time is spent on the business. He still splits his time between the two though and has even been known to purchase cows between meetings!

IAIN BEAUMONT

LIZ TUCKER

CASTLE DIRECTOR OF POWDERHAM CASTLE

FOOD LABEL MASTER

THURSDAY | 11.45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

Iain is the castle director at Powderham Castle and manages all aspects of the estate’s outdoor music and festival programme. He understands the benefit this can bring and the processes you need to follow to get off the ground.

Iain has worked for a number of organisations, including the British Army, National Trust

and currently, Powderham Castle in Devon.

Powderham Castle hosted Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2016, pulling in over 50,000 people. He has extensive operational experience in running large country estates and delivering large events, including this year’s summer programme comprising of Bryan Adams, Little Mix, a 3-day dance music festival, garden festival and Christmas Fair.

Running Festivals and Live Music Events on Your Land Iain Beaumont, castle director at Powderham Castle, will discuss how to generate additional income from your land by diversifying into the world of live music festivals. The seminar will cover a broad range of topics including, licensing and ‘getting the basics’ right, working with promoters and event production companies. With music being a principal component of the castle business, Iain is able to help give an insight to anyone who wants to understand how to break into this area.

STEPHEN JONES

THURSDAY | 14.00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

Together they have worked to establish quinoa as a new British grown crop. Stephen studied agriculture at BSc and MSc level at Harper Adams University, and has recently completed a PhD in crop pathology from The University of

Liz Tucker is a senior associate of the Royal Society of Medicine, a member of Association of Nutrition and a member of Nutritionists in Industry and SENSE. Liz works closely within the food and health industry, working to improve or develop healthier products for the consumer or customise for specific markets, such as “free from” and sports nutrition. She has extensive experience in food and nutritional regulations and provides a nutritional analysis service for both food producers and the catering industry. Liz has a strong media profile, writing for a wide range of magazines and newspapers, appears regularly on television and radio and is a published author. Liz is a regular speaker at shows and conferences and has long standing experience in nutrition and health PR and marketing.

Food Labelling and Health Claims – Make the Most of Your Nutritional Merits

THE KING OF QUINOA Stephen Jones initially developed the idea of The British Quinoa Company. The business is run by Stephen and his father Edward, as farming has been in their family for several generations.

THURSDAY | 11.00 THEATRE 4

Nottingham. He is passionate about developing new British grown crops and believes that locally produced food is one of the best ways to reduce our individual impact on the environment.

The Story of British Quinoa Production This seminar will explain how Stephen Jones began growing quinoa in the UK, how the idea came about, the crop trials and tribulations, to the success of where they are now and what the future holds. Stephen will expand on all these areas giving a full picture of the history of growing quinoa in the UK. He will also give examples of the diversity of products produced from grain to flour, flakes and puffs, plus the retail market and potential future use.

Everyone in the food industry needs to comply with and be accountable for food labelling and nutrition and health claim regulations. These regulations show us what’s in our food and where it comes from. If your product has healthy, natural or local credentials, they can help showcase your nutritional attributes. Consumers are now purchasing more products from smaller food producers with accountable ingredients, so nutritional evaluation allows you to show off the merits of your brand.

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Country House

INNOVATE YOUR CASTLES, STATELY HOMES, COUNTRY HOUSES AND ESTATES...

COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION

2017

COUNTRY HOUSE BUSINESS INNOVATION This part of the event allows you to find all the experts, advice, tools and resources you need to increase the revenue from your country house, estate, manor, or castle.

Since the end of the Second World War, many great family homes have fallen from their former glory due lack of funds, diversifying these impressive properties can save them for future generations to enjoy. Not only that but the process of diversification can be an exciting and engaging opportunity... although at first glance, it can be daunting to know where to begin!

The Country House Business Innovation seminar schedule has been designed to deliver, industry expert advice, case studies from success stories, ideas and inspiration to help you find new, creative, and exciting ways to diversify your property and increase your income, to help make sure your property remains living history for many years to come.

We have brought together some of the industry’s leading experts, including; Stephen Sanders, owner of S & D Falconry; Phil Lloyd, estate manager of Ardverikie

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Estate Ltd and Ciara Crossan, founder and CEO of WeddingDates. Every speaker is guaranteed to deliver a compelling combination of innovative ideas, advice and inspiration that will benefit any country house, estate, manor or castle’s revenue streams.

Alongside our world-class speakers, will be a selection of the very finest exhibitors showcasing their state-of-the-art products and services. From recruitment agencies to fine art consultancies, from outdoor cinema screening fixtures to even contemporary marquees, Country House Business Innovation has everything you need to diversify the use of your property.

Over the course of both days Country House Business Innovation allows you to source all the advice, guidance and services you need to to utilise your property to it’s full potential. It’s time to make the most out of Britain’s illustrious countryside!

... to find our seminar agenda for Country House Theatre 6 - seats are first come, first serve, so get there early!

STEPHEN SANDERS

SARAH ARIKAN AND JO MAGGS

CIARA CROSSAN

ELLEN LESLIE

The Benefits of a Falconry Presence as an Attraction

Top 5 Ways to Make Money From Your Country House

Tap into the Lucrative Wedding Market

Discover the Value of Your House’s History

Stephen will start with a short introduction about his background in falconry including the pest control and how he has built it up as a business, and why he believes it is so relevant to the subject of country house business innovation.

Especially as they themselves, are currently based on the grounds of a hotel. The first section of his talk will focus on the benefits of diversifying by having a falconry presence at estates, country houses, castles and venues to help increase their income.

Sarah Arikan, owner and general manager of 5* Berwick Lodge shares her top five ways to make money from your country house. Sarah will give an introduction to services you could offer, as well as tips and insights on marketing, knowing your target market/brand and building your reputation. Sarah presents a huge amount of skills she has learned along the way and discusses all the challenges that owning a hotel brings.

Country House & Farm properties are the hip new trend in weddings. You too can tap into this lucrative revenue stream by learning how to communicate better with millennials and put together an offering for them that is irresistible. By cleverly using social media and technology to punch way above your weight, Ciara has brilliantly effective tips and tricks to really stand out in the wedding market.

The history of your house is not only unique but also a vital marketing tool for your business. Using case studies, Ellen will reveal what she has uncovered about some of Britain’s finest buildings and show how you can use a similar approach to promote your historic house.

Ellen Leslie MA DipCons(AA) FRSA is an historian providing a research service across the UK for property professionals as well as private home owners.

KATE MOREL

TABITHA AMADOR-CHRISTIE

PHIL LLOYD

JO SMEDLEY

Is Glamping Really that Profitable? R.O.I. Case Study

Rescuing a Grade Listed Building

Business Diversification & Cost Control on the Country Estate

How to Get Your Customers to Do Your Marketing

It’s becoming all the rage, but is glamping really as profitable as some of the hype purports?

Using a real-time project, this seminar will explore the set-up costs, variables, occupancy forecasts, and projected return.

Kate attributes her passion for rural businesses to a countryside childhood and an entrepreneurial family. A popular seminar presenter, Kate supports tourism bodies and industry events and, runs glamping business workshops.

This seminar will briefly cover the restoration of Paschoe House, which spanned over ten years, and the owner’s realisation that being the guardian of an historic building is an expensive task. These estates need to pay their own way, and what better way for them to do that than transforming them into a money making business. You will hear the story from the nucleus of the idea, to finding the funding, to opening its doors to the public.

We will be looking at the multistrand approach to diversifying income, along with options to control costs.There will be an overview of renewable energy, tourism/weddings, filming and forestry. Phil Lloyd has been working in estate management for over 25 years, on estates which all rely on a mix of income streams — in particular tourism. Several of his projects have been ‘’from scratch’’ and he has wide experience in developing schemes from the ground up.

Marketing your country house, guest house or venue takes effort, time and money. But as we all know – word of mouth marketing will be the most cost effective marketing you could ever have. So how do you get your customers to market it for you?

Let me show you how. Jo has worked in the events industry for over 10 years, and has grown the internationally renowned award winning murder mystery company Red Herring Games LTD from the ground up.

JAMES HILL

KELLY CHANDLER

PETER HARKER

HAYLEY KIRTON

Steps to a Michelin Star, Rescuing a Country House through Hospitality

Adding an Income-Stream from Hosting Weddings

Diversification – Tax Opportunities and Pitfalls

Long Lease Option for Your Large Properties

In 2008 the Hill Family purchased a former estate of Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel.

The house had been used as a care home for 50 years before closing as it was no longer fit for purpose. The challenge of building a sustainable turnover whilst pursuing a passion for food, beverage and hospitality took time, courage and deep pockets. Enjoy the tales that took Peel’s Restaurant to a Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes.

Hosting weddings – a walk-through making a profit from the wedding industry.

Kelly will offer insight into the different business models which country houses can adopt to make money from hosting weddings. She’ll also give you an insight into the key wedding features appreciated & demanded by modern couples to help you achieve the highest possible venue hire rates and return on investment.

This seminar will explore some of the opportunities and pitfalls in terms of tax planning that arise from farm/ estate diversification projects.

There are important factors that should be considered when planning any such project. It is always important to understand the issues properly before commencing the activity as the way it is structured in the first place can dramatically affect the financial return.

The Big Cottage Company works in partnership with many estates already, letting large properties on long leases. We have done this for ten years and are always growing our house portfolio.

We are always looking for large properties to let and estates to partner with, having discovered a successful formula taking on estate houses that are otherwise struggling to let due to size and cost in the residential market.

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CLA Seminars

EXCLUSIVE SEMINARS GIVEN BY CLA EXPERTS

See opposite for CLA seminar details. Seminar sessions run for 30 minutes, spaces are first come, first serve - get there early to ensure you get a seat.

EXPERT, IMPARTIAL ADVICE FOR YOUR DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT

Diversification into new areas of business – making your land, property and business assets work harder – is increasingly popular and brings new income streams. However, many landowners have been talked into new ventures by salesmen and consultants that then go on to become costly mistakes. It is vital that you have independent, impartial and expert help and advice. And that is where the CLA can help.

The CLA not only has its own advisers in all the core areas you need – land use, legal, taxation, planning and grant schemes – but we almost certainly have members around the country who have already undertaken a similar venture. We understand what income you could realistically earn and, more importantly, we know the potential pitfalls.

All this advice is free to CLA members.

Ensuring you have adequate funding for your diversification project will be critical.

CLA advisers are able to help members identify the relevant sources of funding including grants and financial instruments.

For example, a Dorset member saw the opportunity to set up a tourism business providing luxury holiday cabins within a woodland setting. By guiding him through the grant process for tourism funding, the CLA was able to help identify the type of grant that would be required to make his dream of providing luxury visitor accommodation a reality. Furthermore, he was able to create additional income by

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providing a variety of sporting and leisure pursuits including paintballing.

With any diversification project, it is highly likely that you will need to consider whether planning permission will be required.

CLA professionals can advise on planning issues. For instance, a Wiltshire member who intended to let a dwelling as holiday accommodation contacted the CLA after his local planning authority insisted that he required planning permission for change of use. CLA advisers were able to clarify the situation from the planning authority’s point of view and recommend how the member should respond. The delighted member thanked the CLA for its “very comprehensive reply”.

Other common areas for landowners setting up a business to think about include: business structure, tenancy issues, employer’s responsibilities, tax issues such as registering for VAT, contracts and agreements, health and safety as well as environmental issues.

CLA members benefit from impartial advice on all these areas.

At the show, our experts will be presenting seminars on a range of topics that will be essential for anyone considering a diversification project. These include tax, planning and rural funding.

The CLA gives advice to members on the complex factors involved when considering a diversification project.

To become a member, visit stand 660 at the show or join now online at www.cla.org.uk

11.00 - 11.30

11.00 - 11.30

Christopher Price Rural Business Post-Brexit

Andrew Shirley Rural Business Post-Brexit

This seminar will explore the implications of Brexit for rural businesses. Government thinking and the potential threats and opportunities will be discussed.

This seminar will explore the implications of Brexit for rural businesses. Government thinking and the potential threats and opportunities will be discussed.

12.00 - 12.30

12.00 - 12.30

Investing in the natural environment is increasingly a profitable choice for farmers and landowners.

This seminar will look at the various options available to those who want to invest in the natural environment as a complement to their traditional or diversified farm business. It will explain how, with some creativity and know-how, farmers can access significant funding to invest in the natural environment for which they are responsible.

Investing in the natural environment is increasingly a profitable choice for farmers and landowners.

This seminar will look at the various options available to those who want to invest in the natural environment as a complement to their traditional or diversified farm business. It will explain how, with some creativity and know-how, farmers can access significant funding to invest in the natural environment for which they are responsible.

13.00 - 13.30

13.00 - 13.30

Diversification into new areas of business provides an opportune time to consider the business structure you operate through. Should you incorporate your business or is this counterproductive from a tax perspective? This seminar will look at the different business structures and the tax issues to be considered.

Diversification into new areas of business provides an opportune time to consider the business structure you operate through. Should you incorporate your business or is this counterproductive from a tax perspective? This seminar will look at the different business structures and the tax issues to be considered.

14.00 - 14.30

14.00 - 14.30

Jonathan Baker Securing Funding for Nature

Louise Speke Choosing the Right Business Structure from a Tax Perspective

Fenella Collins Diversification – How to Navigate the Planning System

Jonathan Baker Securing Funding for Nature

Louise Speke Choosing the Right Business Structure from a Tax Perspective

Andrew Shirley Diversification – How to Navigate the Planning System

All development is subject to legislation set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated secondary legislation.

It is also subject to national and local planning policy. Generally, a new venture will require some form of planning permission. This seminar will provide some tips for achieving planning permission.

All development is subject to legislation set out in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated secondary legislation.

It is also subject to national and local planning policy. Generally, a new venture will require some form of planning permission. This seminar will provide some tips for achieving planning permission.

15.00 - 15.30

15.00 - 15.30

As the UK prepares to leave the EU, the issue of funding for rural development has become crucial. This seminar will provide an overview of the present arrangements for EU grants in the rural economy. It will outline current developments for grant funding in a post-Brexit world and assess both the challenges and the opportunities that will be faced by rural businesses. It will also consider how this will impact on changing economic and political developments.

As the UK prepares to leave the EU, the issue of funding for rural development has become crucial. This seminar will provide an overview of the present arrangements for EU grants in the rural economy. It will outline current developments for grant funding in a post-Brexit world and assess both the challenges and the opportunities that will be faced by rural businesses. It will also consider how this will impact on changing economic and political developments.

Dr Charles Trotman Grants and Funding in the Countryside: Pre and Post-Brexit

CLA SEMINAR THEATRE

CLA SEMINAR THEATRE THURSDAY

Dr Charles Trotman Grants and Funding in the Countryside: Pre- and Post-Brexit

* Content and speakers are subject to change.

The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

CLA SEMINAR THEATRE WEDNESDAY

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Amazon Academy

LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

See the opposite page for the timetable

THE AMAZON ACADEMY HERE TO HELP YOUR RURAL BUSINESS MEET ITS DIGITAL POTENTIAL CASE STUDY One of these successful rural Amazon Marketplace sellers is Karen Riddick, owner of Second Nature, based in Dumfries, Scotland. Second Nature now exports homeware products around Europe and generates roughly £350,000 annual turnover.

“As someone who runs a successful business that’s two hours from the Scottish mainland by ferry, my message to rural small businesses is that there are no geographical limits to e-commerce. There’s huge opportunity for our rural economy, and I look forward to encouraging other small business owners in taking their first step into the digital world.”

The Amazon Academy offers practical support to help small rural businesses, artisans and tech start-ups succeed in the digital economy. Over two days, rural businesses will get practical ‘how to’ advice on using e-commerce to enhance their customer experience, boost revenue, improve productivity, and increase their exports.

Rural businesses will also hear from entrepreneurs and small businesses who have found success online, offering their advice based on their own experiences of how to harness the power of the internet and technology to boost revenue without having to move operations out of rural areas.

Amazon have also invited winners of the Rural Business Awards to attend and tell their success stories, and Rural England will be hosting a round-table discussion on their research into how to unlock the digital potential of rural areas in the UK.

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Workshops will include: How rural businesses can grow revenue online and manage logistics through Amazon Marketplace How rural artisans and craft experts can take their creations global through Amazon Handmade How rural businesses and organisations can reach customers and communities through Alexa, Amazon’s new cloud-based voice service

We believe that the digital revolution can create significant growth and job opportunities for the rural economy and bridge the urbanrural divide. As long as you have a laptop, internet connection and a great product, you can now be local and sell global.

11.45 KEYNOTE THEATRE 1

These sessions run for 30 minutes, seats are first come first serve so get there early!

AWARDS 2017

AWARDS 2017

TIMETABLE | WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

How I Made It: In Conversation With Winners of the Rural Business Awards

11.45 - 12.15

Unlocking Rural UK’s Digital Potential. It’s Still Day One. (Presented by Doug Gurr in Keynote Theatre One)

13.15 - 13.45

Amazon Marketplace for Beginners: How Rural Businesses Can Grow Their Business Online

14.00 - 14.30

Amazon Handmade: Exporting Rural Craft Around the World

14.45 - 15.15

Specialist Amazon Marketplace Workshop - How to Sell Non-Perishable Food Around the World

15.30 - 16.00

Amazon Handmade: Exporting Rural Craft Around the World

16.15 - 16.45

Advanced Amazon Marketplace Workshop for Existing Rural Sellers

TIMETABLE | THURSDAY 11.00 - 11.30 11.45 - 12.15

Panel Discussion: Unlocking Rural UK’s Digital Potential Meet the Rural Entrepreneurs Who’ve Found Online Success

FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION

Farm Business Innovation will see the return of the Farm Business Innovation Awards. These coveted accolades are here to acknowledge and celebrate the innovative products and services that are making waves in this specialist industry.

There are three awards there for the taking and one winner will be chosen for each category by our esteemed panel of hand-picked, independent judges.

THE INNOVATION AWARD A celebration of an idea which has truly pushed the boundaries of design and service. The Innovation Award recognises the product that combines an unprecedented blend of innovation, creativity, and uniqueness to its user.

Aquaforno

Stand 350

Odd pods

Stand 382

Fron Farm Yurts Greenans Products

Stand 950

Delivita Ltd

Stand 970

Bexcopter

Amazon Marketplace for Beginners: How Rural Businesses Can Grow Their Business Online

14.00 - 14.30

Meet Alexa - Amazon’s New Voice Service That’s Open for Rural Businesses

14.45 - 15.15

Advanced Amazon Marketplace Workshop for Existing Rural Sellers

15.30 - 16.00

Meet Alexa - Amazon’s New Voice Service That’s Open for Rural Businesses

Stand 1029

THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD Recognition of the revolutionary product or sought-after service which is breaking new ground in serving to protect our environment.

Circuittree

Stand 1045

One Planet Consultant

Stand 1345

EcoToilets

Stand 240

Tiny Eco Homes

Stand 590

GroLocal

13.15 - 13.45

Stand 1285

Stand 1376

THE BUSINESS SERVICES AWARD An accolade recognising the cutting-edge project that has been innovative in concept and successfully impacted the industry in an economic or cultural way.

Blue Ninja Business Support

Stand 386

Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers

Stand 874

Geonet Solutions

Stand 986

Native Chartered Architects

Stand 482

Laurence Gould

Stand 326

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Focus Speakers

LIVE DEBATES Listen, learn and interact with the industry’s leading experts as they discuss the latest topics you need to know in rural business diversification.

As part of Farm Business Innovation’s sensational service to the industry, the show’s exclusive live debates bring together an array of renowned authorities to discuss, debate and analyse the latest trends and issues this sector is currently experiencing.

This page details each debate, its participant and the time it commences. Make sure you arrive early, as this outstanding opportunity will attract plenty of visitors, so seats fill up quickly!

Listen, learn and interact with the industry’s leading experts as they discuss the latest topics you need to know in rural business diversification.

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GET INVOLVED! SHARE YOUR VOICE WITH US! You can tweet about our live debates during the show and even submit questions you would like our panelists to answer. Who knows, your question might be chosen! or submit a quation via

DON’T MISS A THING: The live debates run for approximately 45 minutes, due to their popularity and high demand to see them, make sure you get to your chosen debate early to avoid any disappointment.

TIMETABLE | WEDNESDAY 8TH NOV 11:00 - 12:00

WEDDING PANEL Kelly Chandler - Kelly Chandler Consulting David Winterflood - Great British Glamping Hayley Harthern - The Tipi Company Alix Matania - WeddingDates

12.15 - 13.15

PLANNING PERMISSION PANEL Barry Davies - Davies & Co Stephen Locke - Stephen Locke Associates Fenella Collins - CLA Jill Scrivener - Bourne Rural

13.30 - 14.30

SOCIAL MEDIA PANEL Alison Teare - Social Jungle Edwina Mullins - SocialB Tara Punter - Tara Punter PR Kate Middleton - Rural Entrepreneur Live

14.45 - 15.45

GLAMPING PANEL Tom Dixon - Canopy and Stars Edward Busby - Crown and Canopy Sophie Farrah - Journalist Sharon Earp - The Dandelion Hideaway Emma Warren - Dimpsey Glamping

TIMETABLE | THURSDAY 9TH NOV 11:00 - 12:00

PLANNING PERMISSION PANEL Neil Boughey - Acorn Planning Sally Walker - Native Architects Andrew Booton - Property Optimisation Henry Doble - Acorus

12.15 - 13.15

SUCCESSION PLANNING PANEL Michael Mack - Savills Oliver McEntyre - Barclays Neil Berry - MHA MacIntyre Hudson Philip Sharpe - Sheen Strickland Sean McCann – NFU Mutual

13.30 - 14.30

EQUESTRIAN BUSINESS PANEL Amanda Watson - Equestrian Index Anne Clarke - Connected Thinking Christina Jones - Equine Business Association

14.45 - 15.45

MARKETING PANEL Olivia Cooper - Agri-Hub Rebecca Hacker - thelandsman Megan Allen - Rural Roots PR Rhea Freeman - Rhea Freeman PR John Hoy - Bidwells

Focus

DISCOVER THE EQUESTRIAN DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO YOU

START OR GROW AN EQUESTRIAN BUSINESS Equestrian businesses are some of the most rewarding in the rural industry.

However, they can also be some of the most complex. From different laws for taxation, planning and licensing, to the number of products and resources that go into equestrian pursuits, it can be a daunting undertaking. Don’t let this discourage you! All it takes is good planning and the tools and advice to make sure you have everything covered.

Whether you’re looking to install a livery yard, cross country course or equestrian facilities on your property, improve and grow your existing equestrian business or endeavour, or perhaps diversify your existing equestrian venture – from trekking to breeding - you’ve come to the right place! Founder and Managing Director of Stallion AI Services/RBST Trustee, Tullis Matson, will cover development and progress in equine breeding techniques, technologies and processes. Alec Lochore from the Lochore Equestrian Consultancy will look at the various options of incorporating

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or expanding an equestrian enterprise within your existing rural business or farm. Anne Clarke from Connected Thinking will discuss market size of the sector to illustrate financial gain/risk and explore what your options are when diversifying into equestrian – and in her second talk, how your equestrian centre can appeal to millennials, generation x and boomers. There will also be a top expert panel discussing the hottest topics for equestrian businesses. Our experts are on hand to make sure you go into your equestrian undertaking knowing everything you need to succeed!

MEET TH E EXPERT

Amanda Watson The Equestrian Index

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The equestrian sector is an area of great potential for rural businesses and farms looking to diversify. A huge range of rural service industries can benefit from engagement with this sector and it’s encouraging to see so many looking to diversify. With careful planning and consideration of the various aspects of the industry, equestrianism is a viable sector for many rural businesses.

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Don’t miss the Equestrian Business Panel at 13.30 on Thursday

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Innovation

WHAT FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION 2017 HAS IN STORE FOR YOU...

From glamping to drones, rural businesses range from the unconventional to the downright unique! We’ve gathered a few of these amazing solutions just for you.

Showcase Aquaforno Aquaforno: the world’s most versatile outdoor cooking stove.

ST NUMAND B 350 ER

The patented design enhances outdoor living with the flexibility to keep you warm, cook all of your favourite foods, make endless cups of tea and coffee and even dry your clothes. Awarded Camping Product of 2017 its portability is perfect for any outdoor application and will add value to your customers’ experiences.

The Wee House Company The Wee House Company builds modular homes with traditional character.

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Their cosy, cottage-like charm and eye-catching colours make them the perfect holiday let. Many of our clients have already discovered what a great investment they can be for utilising existing land. The Wee House Company offers a turn-key package service. We can obtain necessary consents on your behalf as well as constructing your Wee House and implementing any ground works requiredleaving you free to focus on your core business, until the houses are ready to be occupied.

Bexcopter Unmanned Aerial System Specialists.

Bexcopter is one of the leading and most long-standing UK drone companies in the UK. Using advanced aerial imaging and video techniques, we deliver 4K video, 3D mapping and geo-referenced image survey data.

Bexcopter is also developing a drone to combat high level weed issues in historic property. At Farm Business Innovation, Bexcopter are launching their innovative new remote controlled weed-removal solution via drones, perfect for agriculture and listed building maintenance.

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Business On Bikes Ltd Business On Bikes Ltd is the manufacturer of the highest quality, eco-friendly, range of catering tricycles, all built here in the UK.

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Available worldwide, our range allows your business to capitalise on the mobility of trading on a bike, not only maximising revenues but also increasing visibility. The Traditional Ice Cream Bike is the company`s flagship business on a bike! It is made to the highest specification, maintaining the traditional style of years gone by, yet incorporating modern reliable technology. The whole design is based on the classic 1940`s and 50`s `Stop Me and Buy One!` tricycles, everything does a full circle and some 60 years on, these incredible bikes are back in fashion and making serious income.

Woolcool Woolcool is insulated packaging for the distribution of your product. It is high performance, eco-friendly and sustainable, made from 100% sheep wool.

Phytoponics Ltd ST NUMAND B 430 ER

Wool is an incredible fibre. Rigorous testing to industry standards in our own environmental chambers supported by independent trials consistently proves that Woolcool insulated packaging maintains temperature sensitive product’s contents at their required temperature for longer than conventional materials.

Phytoponics is the UK based startup offing the first large scale deep water culture (DWC) hydroponic growing system to the commercial horticulture sector for growing vine crops such as tomatoes and peppers.

ST NUMAND B 344 ER

The patent-pending growing system combines many integrated growing features for precise growth control in a scalable flexible polymer design that can be efficiently mass-manufactured and installed for lower capital cost than existing systems.

Created by nature, driven by science.

Dofygate Ltd Dofygate have developed a stand alone gate for use on farms or private residences.

D STANBER NUM 84 2 1

The gate will keep livestock in while allowing vehicle access without the need to get out of the vehicle. A solar powered battery driving an ultra efficient system (6 milliamp consumption) allows this gate to work throughout the year.

Securely fixed but easy and simple to install. No wires so no need to dig anything up. Everything you need to put the gate in place comes in the box.

The Smart Bunker The SmartBunkerTM, an innovative storage bunker with a spring-loaded side lever which releases stacked product at the bottom of the container, where, for example, a bucket can be placed instead of having to use a shovel or scoop, Usage: Coal, Salt Grit, Wood Pellets, Animal feed. Any dry Produce.

The SmartBunkerÂŽ was featured on the hit TV show Dragons Den and was also an Innovation awards winner at the International ST Equestrian Trade Fair. Also NUMAND B Technical Innovation winner 764 ER Royal Highland show 2017.

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HOW WILL BREXIT IMPACT YOUR RURAL BUSINESS?

BREXIT & BUSINESS In these current economic times, making sure your business is financially stable and fully set up to face the uncertain future has never been more important. The best way to feel confident as we move closer to a divorce with the EU, is to ensure you are as informed as you can be to face the realities that will follow falling subsidies and grants coming in from the EU. We have brought together some of the top rural business experts in the country to provide you with the most up-todate and relevant information on how Brexit will affect the rural sector.

Brexit aside, business experts will be on hand to discuss everything from legality and taxation, to insurance and planning permission. Anthony Davidson, managing director of BigBarn CIC, will guide you through future opportunities for UK farmers, to grow and supply food for local markets, both retail and wholesale. Dr Charles Trotman of CLA, will provide an overview of the present arrangements for EU grants in the rural economy. He will also

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touch upon current developments for grant funding in a post-Brexit world and assess both the challenges and the opportunities that will be faced by rural businesses.

Diversification can be a wonderful way to add something new, exciting and creative to your existing business, and we are here to make sure that the logistical side of increasing your profit margin doesn’t slow anything down!

Expert speakers for assisting your business through the Brexit period include: Anthony Davison Christopher Price / Andrew Shirley MRICS John Golton-Davis Roger Winter Dr Charles Trotman Dan Cox

See the full listings of seminars on pages 26-41

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TIME TO INVEST IN THE WEIRD AND THE WONDERFUL!

ALTERNATIVE CROPS & LIVESTOCK Producing and raising unique and exciting crops and livestock can be a great way to put your rural business on the map… and it can be fun too! We have brought together an incredible range of speakers who will be delivering seminars on success stories through their own personal case studies, as well as experts in the agricultural sector.

Topics include bringing wasabi and quinoa to the UK, the advantage of capitalising on niche items like truffles and utilising less arable land with crops like miscanthus. Rare and unique breeds can also be a bumper investment, allowing everything from tourism to alternative meat production.

On top of this we have a host of leading exhibitors, including Alpaca Revolution, who are offering general or bespoke

MEET THE EXPERTS...

JEANNIE TOMLIN, RACHEL GODWIN & LISA HODGSON

training courses for anyone looking to start or expand their alpaca farm, and Premium Crops Ltd, the industry leaders in the evaluation, development and commercialisation will be showcasing their new and innovative crop management services.

Here at Farm Business Innovation, we’ve left no stone unturned to ensure you can find everything you need to help you kickstart your own landmark farm!

For even more speakers and times go to page 26 for the seminar agenda!

EMMA COLLISON

NIGEL PADBURY

DR PAUL THOMAS

Women are Raising the Steaks!

Diversifying in Farming, Finding Your USP and How to Get Your Product Out There

Target the Market with Added Value Arable Crops

High Value Truffles: How to Cultivate Them on Your Land

A brief story of how three ladies became embroiled in the world of meat – from ostriches in the nineties, to Mangalitza pork now! They discuss the trials and tribulations of farming, raising, killing, butchering and selling rare and unusual meats. In 2001 Rachel and Jeannie formed their own company, expanding their range of products to include other exotics such as kangaroo, crocodile, antelope and zebra as well as ostrich.

Emma will be discussing how to find your USP launch and get it to market, how to make the most of PR and marketing opportunities and how diversifying in farming doesn’t mean you have to be large scale or pump in hundreds of thousands of pounds to be successful. She will talk about drive and determination and how she gained planning permission with an eviction notice on their site when they moved in.

She will also talk about the pro’s and con’s and how to do this without EU funding.

Successful marketing relies on understanding customer needs. A small adjustment to the arable crop species and varieties grown in UK rotations can add significant value to the end product. Value that is reflected in the premiums that are available to growers. In this seminar, Nigel Padbury explores the range of speciality arable crops and varieties on offer to British growers and demonstrates how that value can be captured with minimal alteration to current farming practice.

This seminar will discuss what truffles are, how much they’re worth and the conditions needed to cultivate them. Dr Paul Thomas will discuss all aspects of the truffle business including technical requirements such as soil conditions, considerations such as set-up costs, resource requirements and grant availability, and expected yields, income and product distribution channels. The seminar will also explore the latest research around how climate change will impact truffle production.

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Diversification

A WORLD OF IDEAS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR LAND This page just highlights what our show is all about… diversifying your rural business! At our show, you will discover all the things you can do to your farm, land, property or business to increase your profitability, whilst keeping the core of your business intact. The possibilities are endless and here are just a few of the ideas that will be at our show this year. Discover just how easy it is to increase your revenue streams.

Renting Your Property/Farm out

Renewables Renewable energy is the hot topic within the rural industry right now. Thousands of budding farmers, landowners and rural enterprises are turning to renewable energy sources to power their business, or as an additional stream of revenue. Whether you decide to use solar power, wind or biomass, we will be able to inform you of the best renewable energy solution for your business.

Glamping From elegant structures to avant-garde floating dwellings - plus all the marketing & promotion advice and quirky extras, whatever your imagination desires, we will have it here.

Weddings

Your property or farm could gain more revenue by doing one simple thing…renting it out. But first you need to know: why you should, when you should and, most importantly, how you can! Guess what, we have all the answers for you right here!

Nowadays, more and more couples are looking for THE wedding venue, that will set their special day apart from everyone else’s. If you are ready to host weddings, then we have all the information you need to transform your land or property into the perfect venue.

Environmental & Improving Sustainability Ensuring your rural business is more sustainable will only help you increase your profitability. From managing your environmental assets, to developing a more sustainable approach, to even going organic, we have the experts, case studies and resources you need to improve your sustainability.

Drones It’s time to start utilising technology to benefit your rural business. From promotional videos for a country estate, to 3D imaging and even crop analysis, we house everything for the forward-thinking farmer!

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Fish & Marine Quiet fishing lakes to adrenalinefuelled water sports. We have got you covered.

Shipping Containers From offices to storage, glamping structures to constructure - the possibilities are endless! Luckily, we have all these here at our show.

Maps For everything from beautiful tourism, to health & safety detailed designs for your staff. No business need is too niche for us, come and see what we have to offer!

Ice Cream Got milk? If you do, then you need to start making the most out of your dairy farm… by making ice cream! Whether you’re seeking advice from the dairy farmers who have successfully branched into this industry or looking for the refrigeration equipment to begin your next business venture…what you need will be at our show.

Treehouses Treehouses aren’t just for kids anymore.

Their beautiful structures and unique designs can act as a great glamping or wedding venue! Discover what treehouses could do for your land or property.

Farm Shops From full blown shops incorporating a butchers, children’s play area, café and much more - or perhaps just an online presence selling your products locally to globally - we have everything you need!

Brewery Real ales, top ciders and inventive ideas. Discover the solutions you need to make your product sell locally, or even go global!

Security Don’t allow your hard work to go to waste! You can learn how to protect your products, land and business from thefts.

Festivals & Events From the quirky to the world renowned, the owners of some of the country’s most successful festivals & events are here, providing you with all the advice you need to kick-start your new public event.

Alpaca Sausages A bespoke USP - a diversification within a diversification! Get the inspiration on how to get into this specialist market.

Opening Your Farm up to Visitors Opening up your farm or property to the public can be an easy and stress free way to make more money! Come and find the tools you need to make your ambition a reality.

Retail & Hospitality Searching for the finest products to sell in your store? Or looking for more efficient ways to find staff? Our show has all the tools you need to help boost your profits.

Forestry

Rural Crafts

At the show you can learn how to diversify your woodland to make more profit from your land.

Join us and see what services we can offer you.

Looking for ways to get your beautiful handmade crafts out into the market? Then look no further, we house the services you desire to help you make more profit from your handmade, rural products.

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Tented Cabins Show Price from £7995 + vat

NO PLANNING

Show Offers Rent from £15 per day Finance from £240 pm *prices are plus vat and minimum rental period of 6 months

Camping Pods

Show Price from £5200 + vat

Show Offers Rent from £7 per day Finance from £160 pm *prices are plus vat and minimum rental period of 18 months

Boutique Pod Show Price £25,995 + vat

"For those wanting to offer their guests the ultimate Glamping experience."

Mood lighting throughout , Luxury Ensuite, Cedar Cladding, Mini Bar with Corian Tops, Underfloor Heating with Engineered Wooden Flooring, 42" TV with 180 degree mount & built in Soundbar as standard.

Show offers only valid for the duration of the show. All prices revert back to full price after the show ends

Editorial

OTTER PODS - NEW, BESPOKE ACCOMMODATION, HANDCRAFTED IN DEVON, BEING LAUNCHED ONTO THE MARKET THIS AUTUMN!

DEVON’S ARTISAN PODS...

If you choose to travel through the leafy lanes of deepest Devon, you might stumble upon a local master craftsman, busy at work creating artisan Pods out of natural green oak in a rural yet pristine environment, where even the workshops are hand built.

Martyn and Ann Vanstone have spent over thirty years building prestige new homes in the heart of rural East Devon, ensuring each home is of the highest quality and specification, finished to the most exacting standards.

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Each one boasts traditional craftsmanship and exceptional good looks, with attention to every tiny detail, down to the Farrow & Ball paint and hand-made vintage crates for kitchen and under-bed storage.

Martyn and Ann Vanstone are the perfect husband and wife team to build these exquisite living spaces, as Martyn’s traditional craftsmanship and Ann’s natural flair for interior design and selection of carefully-sourced materials has created an artisan yet high-spec, fully-functioning space for bedroom, kitchen, luxury bathroom and sitting area, all without compromising on quality or

Finding a gap in the market, they have recently turned their attention to handcrafting luxury spacious glamping accommodation, with keen attention to detail and beautifully finished both inside and out, which can be tailor-made to create the perfect dream space, be that unique turnkey guest accommodation, creative craft studio, garden office or relaxing country escape.

Whatever you choose, it’s bound to be a talking point!

interior finishes and everything with its own place.

Whatever your requirements, these individual Pods can be designed to suit.

There are currently 3 models in the Otter Pods range, 2 being sectional designs for limited access sites.

Why not take a look at their website otterpods.co.uk and if you fancy visiting the show pod for yourselves, you’re sure of a warm Devon welcome, where Martyn and Ann pride themselves on being able to bring your vision to life.

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The Otter Pod is built combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary living, along with the latest technology, therefore producing truly unique accommodation. Our pods enhance and fit comfortably in their natural environment, hunkering down to sit at ease and inconspicuously in any surrounding.

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Whatever your requirements, these individual Pods can be designed to suit.

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THE LODGE RANGE: DISCOVER DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY THE FOR THE DEMANDS OF THE HOLIDAY BEST OF US.PARK INDUSTRY

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THEATRES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES!

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

At this year’s Farm Business Innovation, we are hosting a plethora of seminars in yurts, tipis and open keynote theatres!

Never before has there been such a diverse and extensive seminar schedule at the Farm Business Innovation exhibition. Learn how to build your business, hear inspiring success stories and discover everything you need to know about this incredible industry.

Every session is delivered by an established expert recognised for their incredible successes within their chosen field. They will provide you with an unsurpassable amount of information and vision of the present and future outlook of the rural business opportunities Britain has to offer. The scale of topics our schedule covers is outstanding; every single aspect of the farm business

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industry is meticulously analysed and brings with it a mass of detail.

Whether you want an insight into the future of the farming business, are looking for essential funding for new business ventures, or want to hear stories from the ambitious entrepreneurs who have chased their diversification dreams, you are guaranteed to find a seminar that is

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INNOVATION 2017

catered to your business needs.

Every seminar is listed in the next few pages, so you will be able to easily find the seminar which is imperative to you.

You don’t need to book for any of our seminars, but due to popularity and the demand to see them, seats fill up very quickly, so make sure you get there early to avoid disappointment.

FOR THE FULL LINEUP SEE THE EVENT PLANNER!

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KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 1

KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 WEDNESDAY

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

The Farm and the Festival How They Work Together

Brewing Up a Difference – The Hillside Inspiration

Michael Eavis Creator & MD of Glastonbury Festival

Paul Williamson & Chris Nichols Hillside Brewery & GameShift

Worthy Farm in Pilton Somerset is a fully working dairy farm, it’s also host to the worldwide famous Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts - a 5 day festival held in June.

Michael Eavis will discuss the ups and downs of how festival and farm work together, and the introduction of new farm tech like their new robotic milking parlour!

What’s the right balance between creativity and discipline, passion and planning in launching a brilliant new farm based venture? Chris Nichols joins with farm based Hillside Brewery founder Paul Williamson to spark your ideas by sharing the Hillside experience. Paul will tell the story of how the Hillside project moved from aspiration to reality. Chris will draw on his years of coaching entrepreneurs and sparking creative ventures to help draw out the tricks of a winning venture.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Unlocking Rural UK’s Digital Potential.

It’s Still Day One.

The Management of Deer within Farms and Parks

Doug Gurr Amazon

Dan De Baerdemaecker British Deer Farms and Parks Association

The internet and technology have the power to level the playing field between businesses big and small, urban and rural; and democratises the ability to start your own business.

Doug Gurr, believes that as more rural parts of the country go online, we can unlock the digital potential of rural businesses - resulting in more growth, more exports, better productivity and more talent retained in rural UK. Doug will outline why Amazon believes rural UK has great potential to be a key beneficiary of the digital revolution.

A overview of the deer farming industry and the management of deer on farms and within parks.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Win, Win. Managing Environmental Assets in the Farm Business

8 Lessons from an 8 Figure Business Owner

Geoff Sansome Natural England

James Sinclair Entrepreneurs Network

The management of on farm environmental assets, or natural capital, is often presented as something that happens alongside profitable farming, or something that can only occur when individual farms are profitable. EU exit is likely to considerably alter the basis on which farmers and land managers are rewarded, with an increased emphasis on public goods. Geoff will explore some of the best practice in this area to make the case for farming natural capital.

During this presentation you’ll learn about the vital numbers businesses need to track every month. Why a business turning over £1-2 million is in the “sweet spot” and even if the business owner doubles revenues, the cash they take home every month might stagnate or even fall. Why some businesses NEVER make it to eight figures, and what he did to find the cash needed to fund rapid expansion.

13.15 - 13.45

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Rural Business Awards

Champions of Champions 2017 The Champion of Champions in each year is the highest scoring business across all thirteen categories of The Rural Business Awards. Our two Champion of Champions from 2015 and 2016 couldn’t be more different and they both won using the same judging criteria.

We are proud of the huge range of amazing rural businesses that enter each year, and our ability to judge them on their own individual merits. To us, size really doesn’t matter!

The 2017 Champion of Champions will be revealed at our awards ceremony on 5th October and they will be delivering a seminar on how they have reached this prestigious position.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Building Sustainable Growth in Heritage Attractions

The Story of British Quinoa Production

David Hawke Alnwick Castle

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Stephen Jones The British Quinoa Company Limited

The story of how Alnwick Castle was transformed from a beautiful castle in the North East of England with 50k visitors, into a successful growing visitor attraction with over 300k visitors today. The seminar will look back on the initial catalysts for change but also focus on how we have built a platform and model for sustainable growth into the future.

This seminar will explain how Stephen Jones began growing quinoa in the UK, how the idea came about, the crop trials and tribulations, to the success of where they are now and what the future holds. Stephen will expand on all these areas giving a full picture of the history of growing quinoa in the UK. He will also give examples of the diversity of products produced from grain to flour, flakes and puffs, plus the retail market and potential future use.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Running Festivals and Live Music Events on Your Land

Capability Brown and Belvoir: Discovering a Lost Landscape

Iain Beaumont Powderham Castle

Her Grace, The Duchess of Rutland Belvoir Castle

Iain Beaumont, castle director at Powderham Castle, will discuss how to generate additional income from your land by diversifying into the world of live music festivals.

The seminar will cover a broad range of topics including, licensing and ‘getting the basics’ right, working with promoters and event production companies. With music being a principal component of the castle business, Iain is able to help give an insight to anyone who wants to understand how to break into this area.

The Duchess of Rutland tells the story of rediscovering Capability Brown’s abandoned garden plans for her home at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. In this illustrated lecture, her grace gives an insight into her life as a 21st century Duchess and how she has articulated the original vision Brown set out for Belvoir Castle’s gardens.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Wasabi – From Project to Plate

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Grant Funding

Tom Amery The Wasabi Company/The Watercress Company

Watercress has been grown on our Dorset and Hampshire farms since the 1850s. In May 2010, a chef visited one of our watercress farms, he told us that the only other crop he had seen growing in similar conditions was wasabi in Japan. After a good deal of trial and error we brought our first wasabi crop to maturity two years later.

Tom discusses how he’s managed to successfully grow wasabi in the UK and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

13.15 - 13.45

David Boyle & Jared Bowers Viscount Kelburn Castle & Country Centre

Roger Allonby Rural Payments Agency

The Rural Development Programme for England provides a wide range of grant funding to support the creation of rural jobs and enable business growth, increase the productivity of farming and forestry, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. The seminar will provide an overview of the following funding that is or will soon be available, and how to apply.

THEATRE 1

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KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 THURSDAY

KEYNOTE THEATRE 1 THURSDAY

NOTES

Utilising Art and Nature to Support a Rural Estate

This talk will review the complexities of managing a 3,500 acre rural estate and the innovative and creative business activities that have been developed to support it. This includes the world famous Kelburn Graffiti Project, attracting and managing 70,000+ visitors to their country centre, setting up rural glamping accommodation, creative public events, private functions, land leasing, renewable energy and more.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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BRITISH TIPI THEATRE 2 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 2

BRITISH TIPI THEATRE 2 WEDNESDAY

SPONSORED BY:

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Small Business Marketing on an Even Smaller Budget

Women are Raising the Steaks!!

Graham Childs The Artisan Food Trail

Often forgotten or budgeted for in a new business, getting your name out there should be a first priority. We look at how online marketing and social media can get you seen by your prospective customers and clients, how important it is to know your own business inside out and be your biggest advocate. Your business can hold its own amongst much bigger businesses with much bigger budgets. All it takes is a little time and effort, a simple strategy and a want to win.

Jeannie Tomlin, Rachel Godwin & Lisa Hodgson Alternative Meats Ltd & Otterburn Mangalitza

A brief story of how three ladies became involved in the world of meat – from ostriches in the nineties, to Mangalitza pork now! The trials and tribulations of farming, raising, killing, butchering and selling rare and unusual meats.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Making the Most of EU Grant Funding Before we Brexit…

The Green Treatment Solution for Wastewaters Generated

by Agricultural Activities

Dan Cox Anglia Farmers Limited

A summary of the current grant landscape, focusing on the Rural Development Programme for England and the main grant funds that are available. The seminar will share some case studies of relevant grant successes and will provide some specific advice and guidance in relation to the nuances of grant funding and some key do’s and don’ts when it comes to applying.

Patrick Hawes ARM Limited

Wastewaters are generated by a wide range of activities associated with agriculture. These include: contaminated run off from working areas, diversification developments (residential and industrial), food and drink production, vegetable and equipment washing, diffuse pollution, anaerobic digestion and livestock slurries. Reed Bed (also known as Constructed Wetlands) will present how treatment systems can be used to clean up all of these wastewaters.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

What to Consider when Launching Outdoor Weddings & Events at Your Venue

The Brexit Opportunities for Farmers to Supply Food to Local Customers

Hayley Harthern The Tipi Company

Hayley will offer you an insight into how to ensure your new venture is a success, from both a practical and creative perspective. Whether you are looking to buy or hire temporary event structures, this seminar will cover the factors to consider: size of space available, competitors nearby, pricing strategy, where the practicalities will be located, numbers you want to accommodate, maintenance of the structures and the customers you want to attract.

13.15 - 13.45

Dr Paul Thomas Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd

Anthony Davison BigBarn CIC

With farming subsidies set to change and increased demand for British grown food there will be an opportunity for Farmers to grow food for local markets both retail and wholesale.

BigBarn is the UK’s leading local food website and this seminar will present the opportunities ahead.

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High Value Truffles: How to Cultivate them on Your Land This seminar will discuss what truffles are, how much they’re worth and the conditions needed to cultivate them.

Dr Paul Thomas will discuss all aspects of the truffle business including technical requirements such as soil conditions, considerations such as set-up costs, resource requirements and grant availability, and expected yields, income and product distribution channels. The seminar will also explore latest research around how climate change will impact truffle production and the regions suitable for cultivation.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

From Concept to Success

Ice Cream for Farm Business Sustainability

Michael Mack Savills

Do you dream of opening a farm shop, setting up a campsite or adding value to your milk?

Does the challenge of taking your idea and turning it into a viable business seem daunting? Whether it’s dealing with planning offices, submitting a grant application, recruiting staff, establishing performance KPI’s or dealing with the impacts of the project on the family farm, the key to success will be in your ability to take on these challenges. This seminar will draw on real life examples from across a range of diversification projects from farm shops to tourism ventures.

Mark Antonelli Antonelli Bros

With the uncertainty of milk prices and low confidence in future ‘luxury’ prices, now is a good time to look at alternative ways of making the most from your milk, both literally and financially to protect the future of your farm. We will examine the actual set up costs and key elements required to establish a successful ice cream making business, from your milk. It can be a daunting prospect diversifying into something new and out of your comfort zone but you may be surprised about how satisfying and financially rewarding it can be once you set up.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Philosophy and Step by Step Approach when Creating a Glampsite

Farm Diversification into Food Processing – Exploring Opportunities and Avoiding Pitfalls

Edward Busby Crown and Canopy

This seminar is a step by step guide to setting up a glamping site on your land from the outset to the finished article.

We will go through a methodical process beginning with assessing and analysing your land, followed by the planning and preparation process right through to the design, build, and running of glamping sites. It is essential to go about it in the right order to avoid serious setbacks and failures.

This is your opportunity to get the note book out and make sure your future project is a success.

12.30 - 13.00

Greg Seale Kingcombe Aquacare Ltd

An Introduction to ‘Interactive Water Play’ The seminar will cover ‘what is interactive water play’ from design stage to construction. This will also include the difference in system types, with the advantages and disadvantages of each. The seminar will also cover how an outdoor or indoor interactive water play area can be a great addition to your attraction, with discussion of increasing visitor numbers and dwell time.

Arwyn Davies Food Centre Wales

Small food companies are important drivers of innovation within the sector, but there are many issues to consider before deciding to take the plunge. This seminar covers the key steps that you need to take before launching a new business in the food sector, and where to find support to make it happen.

We will look at techniques to identify the right market, understanding the regulations, addressing the technical challenges, the business model and sales and marketing.

15.30 - 16.00 TBA

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13.15 - 13.45

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

Wool – The Natural Choice for Insulated Packaging

The Tipi Company manufacture British-made large event tipis and accessories for the use of outdoor events.

Keith Spilsbury Woolcool

This presentation addresses compelling environmental and commercial arguments against the widespread use of polymer based insulated packaging materials for the distribution of temperature sensitive foodstuffs. It considers an innovative and viable alternative manufactured from a genuinely sustainable, compostable and recyclable material – wool, a superior natural insulator.

THEATRE 2

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BRITISH TIPI THEATRE 2 THURSDAY

BRITISH TIPI THEATRE 2 THURSDAY

Awarded the Made in Britain Marque, our tipis and accessories are durable, waterproof and reliable outdoor structures that will last you year after year, proving a sound financial investment. Manufacturers of outdoor structures for over 30 years, we can provide you with the guidance and training about how to successfully build your own events venue. Drop into Stand 1390 to speak to us about how we can help you.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 3 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 3

THEATRE 3 WEDNESDAY

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Change of Use Farm to Leisure Attraction – Planning Permission and Rates – Avoid the Pitfalls!

The Future of Glamping: Key Trends and Insights

Barry Davies Davies & Co

How to secure planning permission for a Leisure Attraction – avoid the pitfalls and minimising business rates paid – top tips.

Tom Dixon Canopy and Stars

Tom will talk through market trends and guest insights gathered from the collection of over 650 spaces that Canopy & Stars represent. Trends that will help shape future plans for existing or new owners looking to create a special experience. Particular focus will be on the unique business potential of treehouses and cabins, including a number of case studies and considerations for owner exploring setting up this kind of niche glamping experience.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Getting into Glamping for Farmers and Landowners

Challenges Facing Venues, Attractions, and Performers in UK Tourism. Just How VISIBLE is your Business?

Mark Scott Clear Sky – The Glamping Experts

Getting into glamping – from plan to reality and all the ups and downs in between from Mark who has walked the walk and regaled many people with the talk.

David Wade-Smith Web Ticket Manager Limited

Brief background of Web Ticket Manager; formation; response to market requirements? Client profile, case studies, How Web Ticket Manager helps to drive increased online ticket sales for your business; The significance of DMSs, DMOs and DMCs; New Mind – their significance and the role they play in developing online ticket sales for attractions.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Grant Funding

Maximise Your Income through Holiday Letting

Roger Allonby Rural Payments Agency

Elliot Bilsland Cottages.com

The RDPE provides a range of grant funding to support the creation of rural jobs, enable business growth, increase the productivity of farming and forestry, and and improve the quality of life in rural areas. The seminar will provide an overview of the following funding that is or will soon be available, and how to apply. The Growth Programme provides grant funds of £35,000+ for business development, food processing, and tourism infrastructure projects that lead to job creation and/or economic growth.

Cottages.com will provide advice on maximising your income through holiday letting. From guidance on what holidaymakers expect, to tips on how to market your property and choosing between an agency and directory; cottages.com will cover everything you need to know about successfully letting out your property to holidaymakers. We’ll take you through real life farm-diversification examples from landowners we’ve met at the show in previous years and have since earned extra incomes through holiday letting with cottages.com.

13.15 - 13.45

NOTES

Tim Cook Solarsense Ltd

Increased Viability of Solar PV Falling Panel Prices & Battery Storage and Grants!

Tim will deliver an informative update to show how the economics of installing PV has changed over the past few years, and more importantly what opportunities still exist today. He will also introduce the current Grant schemes available, highlight some cheap finance options & even offer details on “Free” fully funded systems to those using a large amount of energy onsite.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Farm Buildings Change of Use to Residential – Permitted Development – Brownfield Sites and more…

Using Shipping Containers in a Diverse Farm Business

Barry Davies Davies and Co

How to secure successful planning permission on farm buildings and farmstead change of use to residential to maximise development value.

Ean Parsons Parsons Containers Group

Shipping containers are a very versatile resource which can be put to use for a diverse range of applications including self-storage. Parsons Containers have many years of experience converting shipping containers for many applications. The seminar will cover many of the projects that Parsons have delivered and include valuable information about setting up and running a self-storage business.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Making the Most of EU Grant Funding Before we Brexit…

Getting into Glamping for Farmers and Landowners

Dan Cox Anglia Farmers Limited

#FarmBiz

Mark Scott Clear Sky – The Glamping Experts

A summary of the current grant landscape, focusing on the Rural Development Programme for England and the main grant funds that are available. The seminar will share some case studies of relevant grant successes and will provide some specific advice and guidance in relation to the nuances of grant funding and some key do’s and don’ts when it comes to applying.

Getting into glamping – from plan to reality and all the ups and downs in between from Mark who has walked the walk and regaled many people with the talk.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Stuart Plant FARMA – The National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association

It’s a Steal - How Easy is it for a Customer to Steal from Your Business?

TBA

Please see the digital show guide for updates on this seminar

THEATRE 3

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THEATRE 3 THURSDAY

THEATRE 3 THURSDAY

Please see the digital showguide for updates on this seminar.

Theft in farm retail is a major issue and this dynamic presentation will explain exactly how theft is carried out and what exactly you can do about it. It also follows a mystery shop where a mystery shopper stole (with permission!) from a farm shop and how easy it was. We explore what you can do to prevent your hard work being spoilt by others.

13.15 - 13.45 Philip Gibson Reverberate

How Effective Branding, Marketing and Communications will Deliver Results In this seminar, communications and marketing expert, Philip Gibson, will explore the importance of creating and developing a clear brand identity and ‘voice’ for your marketing and PR activity, in order to attract the right customers and grow your business. He’ll touch on the importance of understanding your target customers and the insights that will drive them to purchase from you. He’ll then provide some top tips on how to develop your marketing and PR activity to ensure that you maximise return on investment and deliver your objectives.

16.15 - 16.45 TBA

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* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 4 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 4

THEATRE 4 WEDNESDAY

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Preparing for the Future of Farming

Fire Safety Guidance and Requirements

Richard Crane BKL

Mike Chilman MC Fire Protection

With influences such as Brexit, the agricultural scene is changing. This seminar will give you an insight into these market changes and how to prepare your business.

We’ll be focusing on capital tax planning from commercial activities. With the help of client case studies, we’ll cover: unsupported agriculture; diversification; scale and less active farmers; development activities or potential.

MCFP provides a full range of fire safety products and services. We are fully accredited as a BSI Fire Gold approved company with ISO9001:2008, BAFE SP203 for design, installation, commissioning, handover, verification & maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. Our Fire Extinguisher accreditation is to SP101 for installation and maintenance. We are conveniently located with offices in Bicester and Bristol, to provide prompt service throughout the South of England. We have an enviable customer retention rate and always provide outstanding service and value.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Successful Planning Applications – It Really IS All About Making Friends and Influencing People!

The Industry Code of Practice for Safe Farm Visits

Neil Boughey Acorn Planning Ltd

Gary Richardson Access to Farms

Rural planning proposals don’t always have to be “developers versus communities”. We will be looking at successful approaches to bring local people on board with new developments, overcome resistance and fear of change, and turn new development opportunities into win/win situations for local people and developers. We will see how building an understanding of both local issues, and a schemes potential to deliver value to the wider community, is critical to success.

The Industry Code of Practice for safe farm visits is designed to ensure that whatever size of farm you operate or how many visitors you have, the code will ensure you and your visitors make it a safe one. The seminar will discuss the background to the code as well as giving helpful hints on how you can ensure you are meeting its requirements. Even if you are opening your farm for one day a year or diversifying into farm visits, this seminar will give you the practical and proportionate steps you and your visitors need to follow.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Roger Boddy Globalteleports

Satellite – The Unseen Answer for Rural Broadband Satellite services are the point to multipoint element of the telecommunications world. If the satellite beam covers your farm / building / community / Boat / plane / coach / train you can have broadband service either static or on the move at a fraction of the cost of digging in fibre (which does not work for “on the move” applications).

13.15 - 13.45

Emma Collison Moor View Alpacas

TBA

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NOTES

Diversifying in Farming, Finding Your USP and How to Get Your Product Out There I will be discussing how to find your USP launch and get it to market, how to make the most of PR and marketing opportunities and how diversifying in farming doesn’t mean you have to be large scale or pump in 100’s of thousands of pounds to be successful. I will talk about drive and determination and how I gained planning permission with a eviction notice on our site when we moved in. I will talk about finding USP and how I went about being the first person to do Valais Blacknose sheep and Alpaca meat.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Food Labelling and Health Claims – Make the Most of Your Nutritional Merits

Using Play Effectively to Enhance Your Visitor Experience

Liz Tucker Selectfood LLP

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Beth Cooper Timber Play

Everyone in the food industry needs to comply with and be accountable for food labelling and nutrition and health claim regulations. These regulations show us what’s in our food and where it comes from. If your product has healthy, natural or local credentials, they can help showcase your nutritional attributes. Consumers are now purchasing more products from smaller food producers with accountable ingredients, so nutritional evaluation allows you to show off the merits of your brand.

Learn how to create the right environment for play. This can be a real draw for visitors, increasing dwell time, repeat visits and indeed secondary spend. Find out the best way to invest in play. What things should operators look out for when embarking on a play development and how can they assess the play value the site naturally holds and build this into the plans for play to create a unique space. Moreover, how can this risk be effectively assessed and managed and how have other providers effectively negotiated the inclusion of risk.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

The Future of Administration Support is Virtual

How Being Part of a Network Can Help Your Business Grow

Louisa Stewart Blue Ninja Business Support

Emma Cantillion WiRE/The Barn at Lees Farm

This seminar will introduce you to a new area of administrative support you may not be aware of – Virtual Administration (VA). As businesses look for further cost savings, a VA could be THE solution to relieve the administrative burden of businesses. By the end of this seminar you will understand what a VA is, the growing VA industry, what type of support is offered and how to find your next VA.

With over 20 years’ experience helping women start and grow rural businesses, here at WiRE we understand what works. This workshop will look at tried and tested ways to create a virtual team and find meaningful collaborations, increase your reach, learn new skills and most importantly find the support you need. We will also look at examples of how this works in action by introducing real life WiRE businesses.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Making the Most Out of Your Website

Searching for the Perfect Map? You’re in the Right Place

Rosie Whelpton Geonet Solutions

Want to make sure your website has all the essential ingredients to perform to its maximum potential? This seminar will chat you through the key elements that make a website engaging, business generating and memorable to inspire your users to revisit again and again.

Whether you’ve just had your current site redesigned, you’re a new business looking to invest in your first digital solution, or you’re currently considering a refresh and the best way to approach it, you’ll definitely pick up a few pointers to keep in mind for your web design partner.

Caroline Robinson Clear Mapping Co

Learn how to pin-point your business on Google Maps, this is key to ensuring guests can find your property! Find out how to encourage visitors to your local area and ways to increase customer satisfaction by using maps in your business.

Providing maps to visitors before and during arrival, means you go the extra mile to stand out from the crowd and most importantly provide a memorable, seamless holiday experience for your guests. There will be hand-outs for step-by-step instructions on how to move your Google Business Pointer.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Energy Freedom with Off-grid Power; Solar is now Viable!

Wigwam® Holidays – Leading the Way in the Glamping Revolution

Ian Emberton Xerogrid Ltd

Ian Emberton, CEO of Xerogrid will explain how ideal and reliably high tech, off-grid renewable energy systems are for rural and remote businesses. Addressing questions of viability, financial benefits be made clear, the priceless eco-benefits and long-term outlook of renewable systems, and the boosts to power that can be provided by small wind and hydro turbines. Ian will explain how solar energy has become doable and offers a valid alternative to expensive connection fees to mains power or using a generator.

THEATRE 4

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THEATRE 4 THURSDAY

THEATRE 4 THURSDAY

Charles Gulland Wigwam Holidays

With a track record of over two decades in building wooden cabins from sustainable home grown timber, Charles Gulland, the original innovator of the camping pod and founder of the first ‘glamping holiday’ business, demonstrates how his unique and proven business model has helped farm businesses diversify and maximize revenue. Charles will talk about how Wigwam® Holidays, with proven success can support and grow your business, with the benefits of being part of one of the UK’s biggest alternative holiday brands.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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YURT THEATRE 5 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 5

YURT THEATRE 5 WEDNESDAY

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11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Grant Funding Opportunities

Using Shipping Containers in a Diverse Farm Business

Keith Leddington-Hill Laurence Gould

The seminar will give details on the grant aid available to diversification projects. It will provide examples of projects that have successfully secured grant aid in the past and examples of current applications. There will be examples given of the business plans necessary to support these applications for both grant aid and bank lending.

Ean Parsons Parsons Containers Group

Shipping containers are a very versatile resource which can be put to use for a diverse range of applications including self-storage. Parsons Containers have many years of experience converting shipping containers for many applications.

The seminar will cover many of the projects that Parsons have delivered and include valuable information about setting up and running a self-storage business.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

10 Essentials for Getting Your Targeted Audience to Book Online

Top Tips on Launching and Scaling a New Venture

Steve Hooper Site Geek

Dr Ali Hadavizadeh RAU Farm

This seminar will walk you through the 10 essentials you need to be doing and using in order to get more bookings through your efforts online. You don’t need any specialist skills in order to use these essentials, but by the end of this seminar you will be able to increase your bookings and sales through your website.

Many entrepreneurs with good business ideas fall at the first hurdle because they haven’t found or engaged with the right business advice and support to help and guide them during crucial early days of company formation. If you are thinking of launching a new business, do you know what are the essential building blocks of a successful business and how a business incubator can help you to prepare, launch and scale your proposition from an idea to a sustainable venture?

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Diversification into Equestrian – What are My Options?

Conservation Engineering – Traditionally Modern

We will explore the market size of the equestrian industry, so you know what you are putting your money into. Then we will work through various options to choose from.

Which will be the most relevant for your land, experience and level of commitment?

The talk will summarise general causes of damage and decay in heritage buildings and how to recognise them. Aspirations of repairs will be covered and the pitfalls associated with poorly designed repairs. The roles and responsibilities of consultants will be discussed and will include guidance on who to contact, how to determine their relevant knowledge and experience and how to maximise their efficiency. This talk will benefit Home Owners or Estate Managers who wish to better understand how to look after heritage structures.

13.15 - 13.45

NOTES

Anne Clarke Connected Thinking

Charles Gulland Wigwam Holidays

Matt Groves AKSWard Ltd

Wigwam® Holidays – Leading the Way in the Glamping Revolution With a track record of over two decades in building wooden cabins from sustainable home grown timber, Charles Gulland, the original innovator of the camping pod and founder of the first ‘glamping holiday’ business, demonstrates how his unique and proven business model has helped farm businesses diversify and maximize revenue. Charles will talk about how Wigwam® Holidays, with proven success can support and grow your business, with the benefits of being part of one of the UK’s biggest alternative holiday brands.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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YURT THEATRE 5 THURSDAY 14.00 - 14.30

Beyond the Barn Conversion What Guests Want from Self-catering

Target the Market with Added Value Arable Crops

Patrick Kielty holidaycottages.co.uk

Nigel Padbury Premium Crops

With a strong domestic holiday market and year on year inbound tourism growth, there has never been a better time to be involved in UK holiday letting. Commercial Development Manger Patrick Kielty will take you through the key considerations for converting a farm building for holiday rental. From which features can increase revenue, to market trend analysis. So, whether you are an experienced property owner, or just thinking about diversifying into the sector, come along to learn more about this thriving market.

Successful marketing relies on understanding customer needs.

A small adjustment to the arable crop species and varieties grown in UK rotations can add significant value to the end product. Value that is reflected in the Premiums that are available to growers. In this seminar, Nigel Padbury explores the range of speciality arable crops and varieties on offer to British growers and demonstrates how that value can be captured with minimal alteration to current farming practice.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Best Laid Plans – Success with Planning Applications for Tourism Projects

Wood Fuel Revolution: How to Extend Your Accommodation Season Right through the Year

Stephen Locke Stephen Locke Associates

This seminar will focus on the planning and development challenges facing farm and rural tourism enterprises, giving an insight into the planning process and its application to rural tourism projects.

12.30 - 13.00

William Cracroft-Eley Terravesta

Miscanthus - Maximising Return and Reducing Risk More Miscanthus growers are needed to meet the increasing demand for clean alternatives to fossil fuels. Terravesta provides growers with secure long term whole bale purchase contracts, advice, support and expertise throughout the growing process in order to help growers reap the best profits. This seminar will allow those interested in the crop to ask questions and seriously explore the opportunity Miscanthus presents.

John Henderson Anevay

John will discuss the benefits of wood burning stoves while providing a unique experience for your guests: a bit of ‘backto-nature’ and a chance to enjoy all of the seasons. John will talk about Anevay’s journey from the humanitarian aid world to designing stoves for unique small spaces, and their mission of providing a sustainable heating solution to a growing market while encouraging people to spend more time outdoors.

15.30 - 16.00 TBA

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13.15 - 13.45

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

The Past Present and Future of Equine Breeding

Wildwood Cumbria are manufacturers of yurts, traditional portable dwellings that provide numerous and varied uses for those who are looking for cost-efficient, permanent or temporary sheltered space.

Tullis Matson RBST Trustee and AI Stallion Services

This presentation will cover developments and progress in equine breeding techniques, technologies and processes.

Topics covered will include but not be limited to, methods of semen collection including epididymal semen harvesting, semen processing and freezing techniques, use of semen extenders and mare reproductive techniques.

YURT THEATRE 5 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

THEATRE 5

SPONSORED BY:

Although fundamentally classed as a tent, yurts are far stronger and more efficient in their capacity to remain weatherproof all year round. Whatever your need for a yurt might be, we are committed to blending our clients vision with our own specialist experience, to produce an environment that is beautiful, versatile and enduring.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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COUNTRY HOUSE THEATRE 6 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 6

COUNTRY HOUSE THEATRE 6 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Discover the Value of Your House’s History

Adding an Income-stream from Hosting Weddings

Ellen Leslie Ellen Leslie Ltd (Historical Research)

BUSINESS INNOVATION

The history of your house is not only unique but also a vital marketing tool for your business. Using case studies, Ellen will reveal what she has uncovered about some of Britain’s finest buildings and show how you can use a similar approach to promote your historic house.

Hosting weddings – a walk-through making a profit from the wedding industry. Kelly will offer insight into the different business models which country houses can adopt to make money from hosting weddings. She’ll also give you an insight into the key wedding features appreciated & demanded by modern couples to help you achieve the highest possible venue hire rates and return on investment.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Are Customers Getting the Best of Your Customer Experience?

Business Diversification & Cost Control on the Country Estate

David Dorton Contacta Systems Ltd

2017

Kelly Chandler Kelly Chandler Consulting

Phil Lloyd Ardverikie Estate Ltd

In this seminar, Andrew discusses the technology that can enhance your customer experience, by ensuring that your customers are getting the best communication and the importance of making your facilities accessible for everyone.

Find out the importance of successfully managing customer queuing and the problems facing leisure business with customer communication at staff interaction points. He will also explore how these can increase your revenue and footfall as well as ensuring both staff and customers are happy.

We will be looking at the multi-strand approach to diversifying income, along with options to control costs. There will be an overview of Renewable Energy, Tourism/Weddings, Filming and Forestry

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

The Benefits of a Falconry Presence as an Attraction

Rescuing a Grade Listed Building

Stephen Sanders S & D Falconry

My talk will focus on the benefits of diversifying by having a falconry presence at estates, country houses, castles and venues to help increase their income. Giving examples of venues where there has been a history of falconry and which now include this as an attraction for visitors. This also applies to landowners who wish to diversify their land as a way to increase income. It will also focus on the benefits of having a falconry presence as purpose of pest control as to deal with pest species of pigeons, seagulls, rabbits and Canada geese.

13.15 - 13.45

Alec Lochore Alec Lochore Event & Equestrian Consultancy Ltd

How Can Equestrian Diversification Benefit You? We will look at the various options of incorporating or expanding equestrian enterprise within existing rural businesses and farms. We will explore income generation, investment requirements and how to help maximise land, the installation of cross-country courses whether for training/ schooling or competitions, and how they can be managed in order to maximise revenue. We will also examine the different factors looking at planning options and their feasibility.

Tabitha Amador-Christie Paschoe House

This seminar will briefly cover the restoration of Paschoe House. These estates need to pay their own way, and what better way for them to do that than transforming them into a money making business. You will hear the story from the idea, to finding the funding, to opening its doors to the public and then sustainability once open and how various partnerships with other businesses can help maintain cash flow in both directions. We will focus on how tourism maintains the equilibrium of life in the country.

16.15 - 16.45 James Hill Hampton Manor

Steps to a Michelin Star, Rescuing a Country House through Hospitality In 2008 the Hill Family purchased a former estate of Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. The house had been used as a care home for 50 years before closing as it was no longer fit for purpose. The challenge of building a sustainable turnover whilst pursuing a passion for food, beverage and hospitality took time, courage and deep pockets. Enjoy the tales that took Peel’s Restaurant to a Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes.

The 15 bedroom Restaurant with rooms offers a range of other services including a venue for private events.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.countryhouseinnovation.co.uk for the latest information.

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COUNTRY HOUSE

14.00 - 14.30

How to Get Your Customers to Do Your Marketing

Top 5 Ways To Make Money From Your Country House

Jo Smedley Red Herring Games Ltd

BUSINESS INNOVATION

2017

Sarah Arikan & Jo Maggs Berwick Lodge

Marketing your country house, guest house or venue takes effort, time and money. But as we all know – word of mouth marketing will be the most cost effective marketing you could ever have. So how do you get your customers to market it for you?

Sarah Arikan, Owner and General Manager of 5* Berwick Lodge shares her top 5 ways to make money from your country house. Sarah will give an introduction to services you could offer, as well as tips and insights on marketing, knowing your target market/brand and building your reputation.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Alec Lochore Alec Lochore Event & Equestrian Consultancy Ltd

How Can Equestrian Diversification Benefit You?

We will look at the various options of incorporating or expanding equestrian enterprise within an existing rural businesses and farms. We will explore income generation, investment requirements and how to help maximise land, the installation of cross-country courses whether for training/ schooling or competitions, and how they can be managed in order to maximise revenue. We will also examine the different factors looking at planning options and their feasibility.

Kate Morel Kate Morel Consultancy

Is Glamping Really that Profitable?

R.O.I. Case Study It’s becoming all the rage, but is glamping really as profitable as some of the hype purports? Using a real-time project, this seminar will explore the set-up costs, variables, occupancy forecasts, and projected return.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Tap into the Lucrative Wedding Market

Diversification – Tax Opportunities and Pitfalls

Ciara Crossan WeddingDates

Country House & Farm properties are the hip new trend in weddings. You too can tap into this lucrative revenue stream by learning how to communicate better with millennials and put together an offering for them that is irresistible. By cleverly using social media and technology to punch way above your weight, Ciara has brilliantly effective tips and tricks to really stand out in the wedding market.

Peter Harker Saffery Champness

This seminar will explore some of the opportunities and pitfalls in terms of tax planning that arise from farm/estate diversification projects. It is always important to understand the issues properly before commencing the activity as the way it is structured in the first place can dramatically affect the financial return. The session will look at the latest tax changes and cases that impact on these activities and will cover some of the key tax reliefs available.

13.15 - 13.45

16.15 - 16.45

Long Lease Option for Your Large Properties

Sustainable Diversification of Our Woodlands

Hayley Kirton Kate and Toms / The Big Cottage Company

The Big Cottage Company works in partnership with letting large properties on long leases. We have done this for 10 years, growing our house portfolio. We are always looking for large properties to let and estates to partner with, having discovered a successful formula taking on estate houses that are struggling to let due to size and cost in the residential market. I will explain how this partnership works, what is in it for estate owner to consider this a viable option and the considerations for letting a large luxury house in this market.

Jason Thawley Tree Tents International

Jason Thawley presents a new perspective on transforming wild, previously unusable woodland, into a highly profitable part of your business while maintaining the environmental integrity of the area. Capitalising on the increasing popularity of tree house stays, he will discuss how the introduction of outdoor accommodation options that are sensitive to their surroundings can help woodland thrive, incentivise good management practice, create a sustainable new revenue stream and encourage more people to enjoy our woodlands.

THEATRE 6

11.00 - 11.30

COUNTRY HOUSE

COUNTRY HOUSE THEATRE 6 THURSDAY

COUNTRY HOUSE THEATRE 6 THURSDAY

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.countryhouseinnovation.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 7 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 7

THEATRE 7 WEDNESDAY 11.00 - 11.30

Guy Marsden, Lucy Denton & Cath Anthony Bidwells

Listed Buildings and Heritage Assets: How to Make Them Viable

We will talk through projects where we have obtained unusual planning consents that make a seemingly impossible situation viable for the owners, put the buildings and site to a suitable and sustainable use, preserve important rural heritage for the long-term future and produce critical capital value or net income stream for our client. We will explain how you can diversify and find suitable uses, including examples of leisure and tourism, commercial and residential uses.

SPONSORED BY:

14.00 - 14.30

Jonathan Winchester FARMA – The National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association

It’s a Steal - How Easy is it For a Customer to Steal from Your Business?

Theft in farm retail is a major issue and this dynamic presentation will explain exactly how theft is carried out and what exactly you can do about it. It also follows a mystery shop where a mystery shopper stole (with permission!) from a farm shop and how easy it was. We explore what you can do to prevent your hard work being spoilt by others.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

The Rise of the Drones

Setting Up and Running a Successful Wedding Venue

Nick Edwards Yonda Aerial Systems

Drones are everywhere now, what does this mean to you? Nothing? Well you may be surprised at some of the uses they are being put to today as well as what’s just around the corner. And it isn’t delivering parcels.

Gwil Jones The Venue Group

When agricultural prices are low and as volatile as they are, farmers need to harness the potential of diversification. The public now embraces the countryside more than ever before; fed by TV and advertising. A new enterprise can be expensive so you need to know who you’re targeting. Many make the mistake of thinking their potential customers will like what they do. Wrong! With over 15 years’ experience of running and setting-up wedding venues in barns and farms, Gwil Jones knows what it takes to be successful and the pitfalls to avoid.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Diversification - Breathing Life and Value into Rural Places and Spaces

Growing Organic to Meet UK Consumer Demand

Cath Anthony & Louise Newton Bidwells

Jerry Alford Soil Association

We will talk through projects where we have obtained challenging and unusual planning consents, adding value for owners and creating alternative means of income. We will also discuss a variety of development options: the application of permitted development rights for the change of use of buildings from agriculture to residential and commercial uses, and leisure and tourism, as well as the importance of implementing the right strategy for your property.

This seminar will describe current trends in the market for organic food and farming, with emphasis on opportunities for UK farmers to convert to organic production. Practical information on the process of conversion to organic production will be provided plus how to apply for conversion financial support through the Countryside Stewardship Scheme in England. The seminar will include an exploration of the benefits of organic farming for the environment, farmer, to provide an adaptation to the challenges of climate change.

13.15 - 13.45

NOTES

Wayne Clark The Septic Tank Store Ltd

Team Septic - The Solution to Your Pollution We will be explaining the difference between Septic Tanks, Cess Pits, Sewerage Treatment Systems and Pump Stations, and why these systems are eco-friendly. Our knowledgeable team will welcome your questions and look forward to assisting you with any queries you may have.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 7 THURSDAY 14.00 - 14.30

Top Tips for Running a Successful Farm Attraction

Does Your Equestrian Centre Appeal to Millennials, Generation X and Boomers?

Colin Evans National Farm Attractions (NFAN)

Anne Clarke Connected Thinking

The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) is the notfor-profit trade association representing farm parks and associated rural attractions across the UK. NFAN Chairman Colin Evans will draw from his own experience of running an award-winning farm park, and from the collective experience of over 200 NFAN members to share ‘top tips for running a successful farm attraction’. From staff recruitment and training to marketing and the Industry Code of Practice for contact with animals, these top tips will help any attraction operator.

If you have an existing equestrian centre this seminar will explore your offer. It will make you think about what you can do to keep and attract new customers. We will explore customer types - millennials, generation X to Baby Boomers.

What experiences are they looking for from an equestrian centre? What ideas will you take home to put in place in your business?

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Diversification - Breathing Life and Value into Rural Places and Spaces

Listed Buildings and Heritage Assets: How to Make Them Viable

Cath Anthony & Louise Newton Bidwells

Guy Marsden, Lucy Denton & Cath Anthony Bidwells

We will talk through projects where we have obtained challenging and unusual planning consents, adding value for owners and creating alternative means of income. We will also discuss a variety of development options: the application of permitted development rights for the change of use of buildings from agriculture to residential and commercial uses, and leisure and tourism, as well as the importance of implementing the right strategy for your property.

We will talk through projects where we have obtained unusual planning consents that make a seemingly impossible situation viable for the owners, put the buildings and site to a suitable and sustainable use, preserve important rural heritage for the long-term future and produce critical capital value or net income stream for our client. We will explain how you can diversify and find suitable uses, including examples of leisure and tourism, commercial and residential uses.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

What’s the Worst that Could Happen? Just Do It.

Setting Up and Running a Successful Wedding Venue

Nick Feeney One Night Stand (ONS Glamping)

Gwil Jones The Venue Group

Too many choices, too much information and the fear of making the wrong decision leading to no decision and procrastination. In any business it’s difficult to know when the research is done and the time to make a decision and take action is here. See how not being afraid of making the wrong decision can seriously help you grow personally and create a strong and successful Glamping Business.

When agricultural prices are low and as volatile as they are, farmers need to harness the potential of diversification. The public now embraces the countryside more than ever before; fed by TV and advertising. A new enterprise can be expensive so you need to know who you’re targeting. Many make the mistake of thinking their potential customers will like what they do. Wrong! With over 15 years’ experience of running and setting-up wedding venues in barns and farms, Gwil Jones knows what it takes to be successful and the pitfalls to avoid.

13.15 - 13.45

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

Making the Inaccessible Accessible

At Bidwells we breathe life and value into rural places and spaces.

Debbie North The Outdoor Guide

My work with The Outdoor Guide with Julia Bradbury is to get out into the countryside and develop wheel–friendly treks and find the perfect place to stay or eat. All with an eye for wheelchair accessibility I have a wealth of experience in accessing the countryside and use a range of all-terrain wheelchairs when designing routes. I mirror the walks completed by Julia Bradbury, making sure the routes are accessible for all. I will be sharing my experiences and will talk about the highlights and the pitfalls of trying to make the inaccessible accessible.

THEATRE 7 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

THEATRE 7

SPONSORED BY:

Bidwells’ Rural Diversification and Development team is unique in that we have the true expertise, experience and skills to create, plan and implement a full range of RDD projects. Our team includes specialist RDD consultants, architects, planners and building surveyors (and many more), who have worked together in this field for many years and on hundreds of successful projects. For our RDD specialists, most rural buildings present a clear opportunity with a broad range of options.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 8 WEDNESDAY

THEATRE 8

THEATRE 8 WEDNESDAY

SPONSORED BY:

11.00 - 11.30

14.00 - 14.30

Is Your Business Prepared for BREXIT? How Can Appropriate Software Help?

Unlocking the Potential for Engaging, Educating and Entertaining Young Children

Roger Winter Landmark Systems Ltd

David Horler Tractor Ted

Struggling to keep up with a digital world, the paperless office, and ‘The Cloud’? These things will continue to have an impact on your business; HMRC Making Tax Digital, software integration, invoices appearing by email, online banking.

You know how difficult it is to keep track of costs, manage those vital orders, access information quickly, and produce sensible and meaningful reports as an aide to good business management. Learn how to embrace the world of IT and how you can save time and increase efficiency in your business life.

The UK’s favourite little green tractor, Tractor Ted, engages, entertains and educates young children on farming and the countryside through the series of Tractor Ted DVD and Books.

David Horler, who co-originated the Tractor Ted concept, will discuss how Tractor Ted brings real life farming to life for young children and will share ideas on how venues can get involved with Tractor Ted.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Maximise Your Income by Holiday Letting

Extra Dwellings on the Farm? – Your Permitted Development Rights and Options

Peter Harrison and Shelley D’Arcy Sykes Cottages

Farm holidays have never been more in demand and we want to talk you through how you can take advantage of this to maximise your income. We’ll cover how you can successfully diversify into holiday letting and offer your guests the immersive farm experience that they’re looking for. Whether you’re thinking of converting a barn, adding a yurt, or whether you’re already running a holiday let and want to make it work harder, we’ll offer expert advice, hints and tips with a chance to ask questions at the end.

12.30 - 13.00 Susanne Saillet Ecotoilets

What Comes Naturally Let Nature Take Care Of To inform and enlighten landowners and all relevant parties with how to deal effectively with humanure. Requiring no conventional waste removal, for a fraction of the cost and with far less problems than envisaged.

13.15 - 13.45

Beverley Osborne Training 4 Resilience

Stephen Locke Stephen Locke Associates

This seminar will focus on why Councils still seem to be refusing many farm buildings agricultural to residential permitted development planning applications. The process of a Class Q application will be discussed together with ways of maximising your chances of success in the current climate.

15.30 - 16.00

Rob Hindle & Jonathan Fell Rural Solutions & The Ice Cream Farm Cheshire

Achieving Successful Diversification in a Changing Rural Economy Rob Hindle of Rural Solutions will discuss how the current financial climate and other factors (planning framework and consumer behaviours) mean that rural diversification has never been a more fruitful opportunity for rural landowners, highlighting some key success factors to achieving this. Rural Solutions will co-present with one of their most successful clients, Jonathan Fell at The Ice Cream Farm to demonstrate how this is has been achieved in practice.

NOTES

Emergencies and Crisis Events – They Wouldn’t Happen to Us! This seminar will explore Emergency Planning – what should your plan look like? What should it cover? Who do you need to tell? And how do you make sure the whole team understands the plan and can follow it in the event of something going wrong. So whether you are planning a single, annual event, or you have a year-round operation, this seminar will provide you with useful advice and real life examples to help you to make sure that if disaster strikes, you’re ready.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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THEATRE 8 THURSDAY 14.00 - 14.30

Maximise Your Income by Holiday Letting

Achieving Successful Diversification in a Changing Rural Economy

Peter Harrison & Shelley D’Arcy Sykes Cottages

Farm holidays have never been more in demand and we want to talk you through how you can take advantage of this to maximise your income. We’ll cover how you can successfully diversify into holiday letting and offer your guests the immersive farm experience that they’re looking for.

Whether you’re thinking of converting a barn, adding a yurt, or whether you’re already running a holiday let and want to make it work harder, we’ll offer expert advice, hints and tips with a chance to ask questions at the end.

Rob Hindle & Jonathan Fell Rural Solutions & The Ice Cream Farm Cheshire

Rob Hindle of Rural Solutions will discuss how the current financial climate and other factors (planning framework and consumer behaviours) mean that rural diversification has never been a more fruitful opportunity for rural landowners, highlighting some key success factors to achieving this.

Rural Solutions will co-present with one of their most successful clients, Jonathan Fell at The Ice Cream Farm to demonstrate how this is has been achieved in practice.

11.45 - 12.15

14.45 - 15.15

Engaging People in Sustainable Farming: Open Farm Sunday and More!

High Value Truffles: How to Cultivate Them on Your Land

Annabel Shackleton LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

Dr Paul Thomas Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd

Find out how you and your business can benefit from taking part in LEAF Open Farm Sunday and hosting school visits, plus how the LEAF Marque can help to differentiate your products and demonstrate your sustainable credentials.

Public engagement is key to sustainable farming.

This seminar will discuss what truffles are, how much they’re worth and the conditions needed to cultivate them.

Dr Paul Thomas will discuss all aspects of the truffle business including technical requirements such as soil conditions, considerations such as set-up costs, resource requirements and grant availability, and expected yields, income and product distribution channels. The seminar will also explore latest research around how climate change will impact truffle production and the regions suitable for cultivation.

12.30 - 13.00

15.30 - 16.00

Emergencies and Crisis Events – They Wouldn’t Happen to Us!

Aiming for a Fiesta or a Ferrari?

Beverley Osborne Training 4 Resilience

This seminar will explore Emergency Planning – what should your plan look like? What should it cover? Who do you need to tell? And how do you make sure the whole team understands the plan and can follow it in the event of something going wrong. So whether you are planning a single, annual event, or you have a year-round operation, this seminar will provide you with useful advice and real life examples to help you to make sure that if disaster strikes, you’re ready.

Hannah Moule The Business Barn

An exciting seminar aimed at focussing how you approach diversification planning, we will give you an easy, clear 4 step plan showing you how to approach your business planning in order to build a successful business.

We will discuss what type of businesses will suit you and where you should be focussing your attention, working through how to assess business ideas and feasibility to know if the business is viable before looking at key practical issues you need to consider.

13.15 - 13.45

ABOUT THE SPONSOR

Wedding Glamping: Making Your Event Unique and Memorable

As the UK’s leading independent holiday cottage rental agency, Sykes Cottages has been supporting holiday home owners for over 25 years.

David Winterflood Great British Glamping

David Winterflood, Great British Glamping Founder, will explore the opportunities and benefits of providing glamping accommodation to weddings and parties, and how, in doing so, you can create long lasting memories of amazing days. In a world where we are increasingly connected by technology, data and virtual worlds, it’s important to take time to recharge and reconnect with the outside world and enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures.

THEATRE 8 THURSDAY

11.00 - 11.30

THEATRE 8

SPONSORED BY:

They combine trusted experience with invaluable local expertise to help you make the most of your holiday property. British Travel Award winners for the past four years in a row, Sykes are experts in their field and know holiday letting inside out. They can help maximise your income and fulfil your farm’s potential through diversification into holiday letting.

* Content and speakers are subject to change. The digital show guide and seminar timetable will be updated online prior to the show, so please check www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk for the latest information.

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WITH SUPPORT FROM A DISTINGUISHED LINEUP OF INDUSTRY LEADERS We are absolutely delighted to present to you our distinguished lineup of exhibition partners, who themselves are pushing the boundaries of innovation and achievement.

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS Aachen Wellness Sauna and Steam Stand Number 935 Aachen Wellness Sauna and Steam 01772 601 063 www.speedifixpools.co.uk Access to Farms Stand Number 132 Access to Farms is a partnership of organisations dedicated to offering support to the industry which will enable them to offer first class educational farm visits in a safe and welcoming environment.

01422 885 566 www.countrysidelearning.org Acorn Target Systems Ltd Stand Number 491 Acorn Target Systems clay pigeon traps for simulated game shooting. Simulate pheasant or grouse shooting as Acorn focuses entirely on the design and production of clay target launchers with a new generation of machines to cater for all aspects and experience levels of the sport.

01502 515213 www.acorntraps.co.uk Air Bouncers Limited Stand Number 1380 Air Bouncers supply and install jumping products for children’s entertainment facilities such as farm parks and play centers.

00353 879882805 www.airbouncers.com Alec Lochore Equestrian Consultancy Ltd. Stand Number 194 Alec is a highly experienced event and equestrian consultant, with significant proven experience in the design, strategic and operational planning, management and delivery of primarily equestrian events. From the small-scale farm diversification to the large scale international facilities.

07710 518835 www.aleclochore.co.uk Alpaca Evolution Stand Number 540 Alpacas have become a unique and much loved part of the rural landscape. The Alpaca industry is thriving in both the UK and throughout Europe enabling people from varied walks of life to embark on a viable agricultural venture.

Visit stand 540 and learn all about this wonderful animal.

07979 651742 www.alpacaevolution.com

Amazon Alexa Stand Number 1394 Alexa is the cloud-based voice service that powers Amazon Echo and Echo Dot. Alexa offers capabilities, or skills, that you interact with entirely through voice including many thousands created by third party developers and businesses of all sizes.

www.alexa.amazon.com /spa/index.html Amazon Business Stand Number 1392 Amazon Business is a competitive marketplace for B2B products, serving the procurement needs of businesses of every size and enabling sellers on amazon.co.uk to reach those business customers from wherever they may be based in the UK.

www.amazon.co.uk/b2b/info/ amazon-business Amazon Handmade Stand Number 1393 Handmade at Amazon is features hundreds of thousands of handcrafted products across all five Amazon European marketplaces, where artisans sell their unique, handcrafted goods to hundreds of millions of customers across the UK and worldwide.

www.services.amazon.com/ handmade/handmade.html Amazon Marketplace Stand Number 1390 British businesses ranging from entrepreneurs working from their homes, to thousands of SMEs and larger businesses, are able to sell to Amazon’s hundreds of millions of global customers through Amazon Marketplace.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/ help/customer/display. html?nodeId=3149141 Amazon Rural Academy Workshop Stand Number 1290 Over two days rural businesses will get practical “how to” advice on using e-commerce and digital skills to enhance their customer experience, boost revenue, improve productivity and increase their exports.

Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Stand Number 1454

Anevay Stand Number 434 Anevay make portable woodburning and mutli-fuel stoves for cooking and heating in small spaces. First designed for the humanitarian aid world, Anevay stoves add value to any camping, glamping or accommodation set-up and allow the season to be extended right through the year. Find them at Stand 434!

01872 870 839 www.anevaystoves.com Anglia Farmers Stand Number 670 AF is the UK`s largest agricultural purchasing group. The stand includes Affinity - a purchasing service for farm diversifications (camping, cottages, B&Bs & more), AF Promote - a full service marketing agency, and AF GrantResource - a grant funding & bid writing service.

01603 881 881 www.angliafarmers.co.uk Antonelli for Ice Cream Making Stand Number 150

Aquapol UK Stand Number 1324 Aquapol UK is the sole distributor and installer of the patented Aquapol Building Dehydration System. The Aquapol Building Dehydration System is a permanent, non-invasive method for stopping rising damp in any building. Eco-friendly technology installed in over 50,000 buildings worldwide.

0131 661 9068 www.aquapol.co.uk ARM Group Ltd. Stand Number 760 ARM Ltd is the leading designer of reed bed treatment systems for domestic, industrial and municipal effluents .

Providing innovative wetland solutions for a range of applications, ARM offer consultancy, design and construction services to deliver a bespoke solution to your wastewater needs.

01889 583811 www.armreedbeds.co.uk

Want to make MORE from your MILK ?

Antonelli - 4 generations of business in the ice cream industry + experience in the UK Dairy Farming industry. There are many ways to make more PROFIT from your MILK by making it into ice cream.

We know about them all & can help you decide if one is good for you.

Asap Septic Tanks Stand Number 622

01617 894485 wwwantonelli.co.uk

01623 232240 www.asapseptictanks.co.uk

A P Leisure Stand Number 681 A P Leisure have been manufacturing GRASS SLEDGES for over 30 years. The products are all based on the unique tiroll ski unit which travels down the grass slopes effortlessly and without damaging the grass. Over recent years we have developed and launched the CRESTA RUN model which runs on a track.

01773 856949 www.grass-sledge.co.uk

Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) Stand Number 1370

Appetite Me Stand Number 380 Appetite Me are market leaders in diversification and developing rural retail and hospitality businesses.

We specialise in working with country estates, farms, and rural businesses to help them diversify into to high-end retail operations, from farm shops to amazing country style restaurants.

01284 729664 www.appetite.me.uk Aquacast International Ltd Stand Number 1452

ASAP Septic Tanks are with you every step of the way - from offering bespoke advice to suit your sewage solution requirements, to installing the system itself - our specialist staff are on hand to make life simple for you.

The Association for Vertical Farming is an internationally active non-profit organization of individuals, companies, research institutions and universities focusing on advancing Vertical Farming technologies, designs and businesses.

07403 066432 www.vertical-farming.net Atlantis Leisure Holdings ltd Stand Number 480 BCT Outdoors Ltd Stand Number 220 We manufacture a range of tents for the Glamping market which are based on commercial usage.

We supply major users such as Eurocamp, Contiki and Glastonbury Festivals as well as many smaller users. BCT Outdoors have been manufacturing tents for over 100 years in Yorkshire and are Britain`s number.

01274 728469 www.bctoutdoors.com

Unique and new demountable construction using w design concrete blocks. Fast precast construction,used for land escaping application such as instant gardens walls, tresses, ponds and lakes. Ideal for leisure centres and garden complexes.

01624 835007 Aquaforno Ltd Stand Number 350 www.aquaforno.com

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Benchmark Picnic Tables Stand Number 941

BKL Stand Number 290

Bluebell Shepherd Huts Stand Number 394

Benchmark Picnic Tables manufacture, deliver and assemble extremely strong picnic tables of various shapes and sizes to all parts of the UK. If you need long lasting, highly durable outdoor furniture for your outdoor areas we have an excellent range of competively priced picnic tables for your venue

We’re a leading firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers supporting entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, family offices and growing businesses. Our farms and estates team in Cambridge specialise in succession and family planning, trust management and property development.

Today we are privileged to continue the tradition of the construction of shepherd huts in Northumberland.

Traditional huts for a range of modern uses; glamping, extra bedrooms, garden rooms, playrooms, offices, glorious personal spaces.

01675 481155 www.benchmark picnictables.co.uk

0208 9229154 www.bkl.co.uk

Bentley Walker Ltd Stand Number 266 We believe that access to a fast Internet connection is for everyone. As the longest established Satellite provider, we deliver unrivalled services and support.

Lowest prices guaranteed.

02392 311103 www.freedomsat.co.uk Best Years Limited Stand Number 260 Exclusive and wide ranging collection of knitted toys including our iconic knitted Dinosaurs. No minimum order quantity and friendly service. All toys suitable from birth, tested to EN71 and CE and machine washable.

Want your own toy? Own brand toys is our speciality.

01327 262189 www.bestyears.co.uk Bexcopter Stand Number 1029 Bexcopter is one of the leading and most long-standing UK drone companies in the UK. Using advanced aerial imaging and video techniques, we deliver 4k video, 3D mapping and geo-referenced image survey data. Bexcopter is also developing a drone to combat high level weed issues in historic property.

01452 347585 www.bexcopter.co.uk Bidwells Stand Number 270 At Bidwells we breathe life and value into rural places and spaces.

Our specialist team of consultants, architects, planners and building surveyors can take your rural development or diversification project from inception to completion. We identify and deliver new opportunities for our clients. www.bidwells.co.uk BigBarn CIC Stand Number 496 BigBarn CIC is the UK`s leading local food website with a mission to reconnect consumers with their local producers and encourage trade and communication.

01480 890970

Blachere Illumination UK Ltd. Stand Number 310 Professional Lighting, Architectural, Event, Projection Mapping, Festive and Decorative. Providing breath taking decor elements for outdoor/indoor venues, including theme parks, cities, villages, resort properties, hotels, stately home, estates and the most notable visited sites around the world.

01337 832 910 www.blachereillumination.co.uk Bloon ltd Stand Number 680 Blow Motion Ltd Stand Number 1072 Hand Dryers from Blow Motion. One of the UK’s fastest growing hand dryer brands. Supplying high quality commercial hand dryers to some of the biggest chains in the UK & Abroad. As the UK’s sole hand dryer only specialist we ensure that we only supply the best in terms of quality & value for money.

0800 002 9678 www.blowmotion.co.uk Blue Chip Holidays Stand Number 324 Blue Chip Holidays make holiday letting easy and lucrative for property owners, landowners and developers. They’re leading the growth of premium lodge holidays in the UK by marketing 4 and 5 star lodges and resorts to an audience of loyal and discerning guests. Visit stand 324 to find out more.

01392 822 438 www.bluechipowners.co.uk Blue Ice Machines Ltd Stand Number 837 We are Blue Ice Machines the UK leader in high quality, easy to use, long life, cost effective refrigeration equipment.

We specialise in the manufacture and retailing of soft serve ice cream machines, frozen yogurt machines, slush machines and all of the accompanying consumables products.

020 8801 6919 www.blueicecream machine.co.uk Blue Ninja Business Support Stand Number 386 Blue Ninja Business Support provides administrative support to small businesses. Whatever your business requirements, Blue Ninja is here to help with day-to-day tasks, website management, bookkeeping, social media and more. It`s our business to make your business a success.

07913 628 356 www.blueninja.co.uk

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01661 855311 www.bluebell shepherdhuts.com Bozedown Alpacas Ltd Stand Number 540 01189843827 07718750303 www.bozedown-alpacas.co.uk Brilliant Trails Stand Number 1221 We seek to promote the health benefits of outdoor sensory experiences and stimulations with nature, whilst delivery a cultivating experience. Brilliant Trails offers an extensive range of exciting trail options for the tourism sector in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

02825 654114 www.brillianttrails.com British Bike Hire Stand Number 951 British Bike Hire is the UK’s largest bike hire company. We offer comprehensive packages to allow you to offer bike hire at your site, all with minimal risk involved and tailored to your venue. If you want to add extra revenue to your business, whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle, look no further!

0800 689 3527 wwwbritishbikehire.co.uk British Deer Farms & Parks Association Stand Number 190 With the demand for venison and breeding stock at an all-time high there has never been a better time to move into farming deer.

To find out more visit the BDFPA at stand 190.

08456 344758 www.bdfpa.org Brook Contemporary Stand Number 1141 At Brook Contemporary we offer an extensive Fine Art consultancy and sourcing service. Working closely with you, we will help you to select a fantastic package of high-end art and deliver it beautifully framed ready to hang.

01395 443003 www.brook contemporaryart.co.uk Business On Bikes Ltd Stand Number 1351 Business On Bikes Ltd is the manufacturer of the highest quality, eco-friendly, range of catering tricycles, all built here in the UK. Available worldwide, our range allows your business to capitalise on the mobility of trading on a bike, not only maximising revenues but also increasing visibility.

01204 322491 www.businessonbikes.com

Carpigiani UK Stand Number 741 With a reputation for providing high quality equipment and exceptional service, Carpigiani is the undisputed global leader in the manufacture of ice cream appliances. Combining expertise, knowledge and innovation, we can provide fully bespoke solutions for your foodservice operation.

01432 346018 www.carpigiani.co.uk C&J Supplies Ltd Stand Number 751 C&J Supplies Ltd has been established since 1982 and specialise in purpose built chemical stores and locking solutions. All chemical stores are all completely custom built to suit the customer. C & J Supplies Ltd offers a wide range of high security padlocks, cylinders, chains and hasps.

01778 570456 www.cjsupplies.co.uk Cadeby Group Stand Number 741 We offer a full range of cold room/walk in fridge products and services both regionally and nationwide.

01455 299910 www.cadebygroup.co.uk Cafe-Design Ltd Stand Number 641 CampPlus BV Stand Number 1080 New in the UK: CampPlus en-suite campsite facilities.

A private shower room right next to your guest’s tent or caravan.

The missing link between a fully serviced pitch and a bungalow.

Turns any campsite pitch into a 5 star glamping pitch.

CampPlus Units - the ultimate glamping service.

01908 538 055 www.campplus.co.uk CaSSOA Stand Number 1486 If you are looking to maximise your land to bring in new revenue, caravan storage might worth considering. CaSSOA is the recognised standard for secure caravan storage. As the industry benchmark for caravan storage standards, a CaSSOA site can be seen as the preferred location for caravan owners.

0843 2165802 www.cassoa.co.uk Cheviot Heat & Power Ltd Stand Number 551 Cheviot Heat & Power Ltd supply and install market leading high quality and efficient biomass systems. With 14 years experience we are able to offer the full turnkey solution from enquiry to commissioning. Our boilers can be fuelled by straw, wood chip, wood pellets and agricultural by-products.

01669 631 189 www.cheviot-biomass -boilers.co.uk

CHILLI PENGUIN STOVES Stand Number 242 Chilli penguin stoves is a manufacturer of wood burning and solid fuel stoves. All our stoves are manufactured in Wales.

01758 721 247 www.chillipenguin.co.uk CITY B GROUP LTD Stand Number 743 Manufactures and hires of gazebo type marquees, picket fencing, starshades and pedestrian flooring. Based in Stoke on Trent we are ideal to service all the UK. Over 150 3m marquees available on the hire fleet and 1300m of white picket fencing.

Established over 20 years.

01782 744961 Circuitree Stand Number 1045 01273 917733 www.circuitree.co.uk

Cloakrooms Stand Number 498 Club Car LLC Stand Number 530 Club Car is a market leader for off road utility, passenger and golf vehicles. The largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in the world, Club Car also produces the most user friendly all wheel drive vehicle.

00706 267 2493 www.clubcar.com CNG Ltd Stand Number 731 CNG is a leading commercial gas supplier, and the largest independent shipper of gas in the UK. We see it as our responsibility to make customers` lives easier. Energy supply shouldn`t be your number one concern; therefore, we take away the pain and give you the great, easy experience you deserve.

01423 502554

020 7460 7935 www.cla.org.uk

Combat Laser Games Stand Number 390 Get the kids away from their computer screens and have them play the game for real in an outdoor or indoor environment.

This has been a huge success in major holiday resorts such as Center Parcs, Bluestone, Celtic Manor right through to farms and multi activity centres.

01634 861517 www.combatlasergames.com/ TP-Welcome.htm

Clear Mapping Co Stand Number 870

Commercial Biomass Ltd Stand Number 554

CLA Stand Number 660 The CLA offers essential support to all types of landowner whatever the size of their acreage. The CLA provides its members with free and unlimited specialist advice on every aspect of landownership - law, taxation, environment, planning and land use.

Join the organisation that protects your land.

Clear Mapping Co joins up the disciplines of tech, design and illustration, providing a highly efficient mapping service. We were highly commended at the Rural Business Awards for Best Rural Creative or Media Based Business, 2016.

01326 337072 www.clearmapping.co.uk Clear Sky Safari Tents Stand Number 820 Clear Sky specialise in supplying the very highest quality safari and bell tents at the lowest possible cost. Our safari tents are manufactured to British standards, designed for year round usage over 10 years and safari tent prices start from just £2990 (+VAT) or £505 for bell tents.

0845 299 6484 www.safaritents.net Cleveland Containers Stand Number 460 Cleveland Containers are the largest independent supplier of shipping containers in the UK. With 16 depots nationwide we are ideally suited to cater any container requirements. We can also provide expertly engineered container modifications and fabrications to meet the customers project needs.

0330 005 5111 www.clevelandcontainers.co.uk

Commercial Biomass is one of the UK`s leading biomass and renewable heating specialists. With well over 100 biomass boiler installations to their name and 30+ years of commercial heating experience, Commercial Biomass helps customers make the right renewable energy choice for their home or busines

01935 476927 wwwcommercialbiomassuk.com connect2grid Stand Number 291 Battery Storage: Lease out 1 - 2 acres of land with a secure long term annual income of up to £60,000 for an energy storage development directly connected to the National Grid Network.

Commercial Properties: Reduce your annual spend on energy by up to 30% at no up front cost with a bespoke desig

03333 440 545 www.connect2grid.co.uk

Connected Thinking in Partnership with Scotts of Thrapston Stand Number 474 Connected Thinking & Scotts of Thrapston are specialist equestrian businesses who have partnered for 12 years to provide guidance, support and practical assistance to existing businesses and future investors across the equine industry. We partner with our clients to deliver their equine dream!

01444 810 686 www.connected thinkingpr.co.uk Conservation Shutter Company Stand Number 1374 Containers Direct Ltd Stand Number 530 Containers Direct supply a wide variety of shipping containers for storage, site offices, portable toilets, and conversion projects.

With over twelve years’ experience in container conversions, we provide a complete service, from initial concept to construction, through to delivery and installation.

0800 061 2575 www.shipping containersuk.com Convenience Services Limited Stand Number 330 Design, construction and supply of prefabricated toilet and shower cabins for campsite use.

Off-road mobile units a speciality.

0800 1389 246 www.toiletsforsale.com Core Biomass Stand Number 1131 cottages.com Stand Number 773 As the UK’s number one cottage holiday website, cottages.com can do more than anyone else to help owners like you attract more bookings for your holiday property. As veterans of the Farm Biz Expo we’ve helped hundreds of farmers and landowners earn an extra income through holiday letting.

0345 268 1846 www.cottages.com /let-your-property Creative Play UK (Ltd) Stand Number 250 Creative Play have been manufacturing playground equipment for more than 25 years and we`ve built more than 12,000 play areas. We offer a full installation service to help you create the ultimate outdoor play area and learning environment. With more than 550 products there`s something for everyone.

Crown and Canopy Stand Number 770 Crown and Canopy is a business dedicated to setting up and establishing glamping ventures. As well as running our own high end glamping sites we offer a consultancy & design service for clients entering the business. We build entire glamping sites from the ground up down to the last knife and fork.

07837 162452 www.crownandcanopy.co.uk CSY Retail Systems Stand Number 674 CSY are the leading provider of EPOS to Farm Shops across the UK. We can also provide weighing scales, systems for cafes and restaurants, ticketing and customer loyalty. Please come and see us to discuss your requirements and to see how we can help your retail business be as effective as possible

0115 948 4848 www.csy.co.uk Cuckoo Ltd Stand Number 1033 Cuckoo will be presenting our fabulous plush collections from Deglingos and Rudolf Schaffer. Also on show will be the Animal sound alarm clocks and many other new lines. please take time to visit us and discuss your requirements for 2018.

01937 848460 www.cuckoo.ltd.uk David Taylor Design Ltd Stand Number 642 David Taylor Design have been designing, manufacturing and installing indoor and outdoor play areas all over the world for over 30 years. Our expertise also goes well beyond those aspects, with many years of knowledge and experience of operating successful indoor play centres.

01637 860526 www.taylordesignandplay.com Davies & Co Stand Number 640 Chartered Surveyors and Rural Consultants specialising in securing planning permission for farm diversification projects, negotiating business rates appeals, valuation advice for securing funding and grant aid applications.

01536 524 808 www.daviesandco.co.uk Delivita Ltd Stand Number 970 Manufacturers of artisan wood fired ovens, beautifully designed, the only clay oven that weighs less than 30KG, takes 25 minutes to reach 450 Celsius, table top oven, can cook a pizza in 90 seconds, cook amazing fish, meats & veg.

01484 608989 www.delivita.co.uk

01244 375627 www.creativeplayuk.com

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Disc Zoo Stand Number 1024

Elfin Kitchens Ltd Stand Number 1192

Finn Geotherm UK Ltd Stand Number 440

Geonet Solutions Stand Number 986

Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, it’s easy to play, and fun! Courses are inexpensive to install, and Disc Zoo can deliver safe, inclusive and sustainable disc golf courses in a wide variety of landscapes.

Short Description: Elfin Kitchens is the UK`s largest provider of pre-built compact kitchens. With 4 standard sizes, 36 designs and 8 different colours we are confident there is a kitchen that meets your exact needs. We look forward to showing you a selection of kitchens on our stand No 1192

Finn Geotherm are specialist installers of Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps, based in East Anglia with installations teams covering the UK. Established since 2006, we’ve now installed systems in a variety of farm properties including homes, barn conversions, offices and greenhouses.

Geonet is a digital agency offering highend web design, software development, digital marketing and app development services to clients of all types and sizes, all over the world. Celebrating our 20th birthday this year, our vast experience makes us the best choice for your digital success.

01206 545700 www.elfinkitchens.co.uk

01953 453 240 wwwfinn-geotherm.co.uk

01325 361 729 www.geonetsolutions.co.uk

eviivo Stand Number 960

Fire Pit Design Stand Number 1043

For anyone with rooms to sell and a story to tell, eviivo is the original booking suite for independent accommodation, making taking bookings hassle free.

Manage bookings from your website and all leading travel sites in a simple click. Take bookings and payments anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Our beautiful custom made Fire Pits compliment any style you require. We create spherical firepits that can be used as a Patio Heater or as an illuminated garden sculpture using multi functional L.E.D. Lighting; you can even use them as a BBQ if you wish to build this function into the design

0800 422 0088 www.eviivo.com

01670 632051 www.firepitdesign.co.uk

Farm Stay UK Stand Number 160 A not-For-profit` member owned consortium, The main objective is to effectively market the accommodation provided by its members, helping increase occupancy rates and incomes. Farm Stay UK is the market leader in it its field, recognised for its innovation and success within the tourism industry.

02476 696909 www.farmstay.co.uk

Food Innovation Wales Stand Number 191

Get Me Connected Stand Number 1382 Get Me Connected is dedicated to getting events connected to Internet and WiFi, wherever they are. Whether it`s a conference where you need to guarantee everyone can use their tablets & smart phones, or you`re organising a Mad Hatter`s Tea Party in the middle of a field, we can get you connect.

01788 377 777 www.get-me-connected.com

01743 817337 www.disczoo.com Diversify Now Magazine Stand Number 384 Diversify Now provides ideas, insight and practical guidance on the diversification options available, why they should be considered and the steps involved.

Published by DJ Media Publishing Ltd, the company behind the popular Energy Now magazine.

01905 616665 www.diversify-now.com D-Link Europe Ltd. Stand Number 1323 D-Link is one of the world`s leading networking infrastructure providers, and has been delivering innovative, highperforming and intuitive solutions for both businesses and consumers for over 30 years now.

020 8955 9000 www.dlink.com Dofygate Ltd Stand Number 1284 Carbon Fibre Solar Electric Gate.for use in Farm Parks to control traffic and people into or around the site or allow simple single handed access to animal enclosures for trailer rides.

01263 493102 www.dofygate.co.uk Draperheat Ltd Stand Number 1131 Design, install, project manage & service innovative renewable heating systems. Focus on low cost fuels including waste wood, straw, miscanthus, poultry manure, wood pellet and chip. Well established industry links with leading manufacturers & fuel suppliers .

Financial modelling , ESCOs 078111 99585 www.drapervent.com Dream IT LDN Stand Number 342 Ecotoilets Stand Number 240 From high end glamping to muddy field camping. Man, woman or child we all need to go to the the loo and we can with an ‘Ecotoilet’ , in its own cabin or in an existing facility. There is no digging for a pits or pipework, separating and odour free, too good to be true?

Stand 861 just come and see

01327 844 442 www.ecotoilets.co.uk

FARMA Stand Number 1021 FARMA is the national Association dedicated to Farmers who want to sell directly to the public. If you have a current retail business and are looking for new ideas or looking to open a new one please come along to the stand to get your questions answered.

0345 319 6740 www.farma.org.uk Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers Stand Number 874 At Farmers & Mercantile insurance brokers we pride ourselves on our dedicated service to the farming and rural sectors. At the heart of everything we do, you can be assured of a personal, professional and expert service from your Farmers & Mercantile team.

01559 362230 wwwfoodinnovation.wales Fountainworks Ltd Stand Number 1023 Fountainworks design and supply interactive fountains, musical fountains lake aerators and water splash pads, using the latest design we can provide everything from a design and build package to a plug and play solution, So for your next water project, lets us bring your fountain display to life

0845 6520067/00353 872 515726 wwwfountainworks.co.uk or www.fountainworks.ie Fron Farm Yurts Stand Number 1285 Fron Farm Yurts manufacture high quality Yurts, Gers and Roundhouses. All our structures are handmade in Wales using the finest quality materials to provide unique round structures for all occasions and all seasons.

01994 419775 wwwyurtsforsaleuk.co.uk

01604 782782 www.fandmgroup.co.uk

Garden Hideouts Stand Number 690

Fentimans Ltd Stand Number 836

Garden Hideouts provides a broad range of Pods and accommodation units to suit all your glamping needs.

The Fentimans family have been making beverages in the North East for over 100 years. To make our drinks, we pair selected botanicals with the finest natural ingredients which are then brewed for 7 days. The results are drinks that taste simply delicious.

01434 609847 www.fentimans.com

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Technical Support for the Food and Drink Industry Whether you are developing new products, going into manufacture for the first time or looking for specialist training & advice, our team of knowledgeable & innovative Staff can help you turn your idea into a reality.

01905 794445 www.gardenhideouts.co.uk Generate Green Ltd Stand Number 681

Global Teleports Stand Number 410 Global Teleports provides Broadband via satellite to the parts of the world that other networks don`t reach via our wholly owned global network of managed hubs accessing satellites in all three ocean regions for long or short term, domestic and enterprise clients at an affordable price.

01707 648311 www.globalteleports.com Grassform Group Stand Number 1034 Based in Ingatestone, Essex, Grassform is a ground protection company with a difference.

01277 353 686 www.grassform.co.uk Great British Glamping Stand Number 592 Great British Glamping provide luxury tented accommodation for weddings and events across the UK. As experienced event planners we use our large village of beautiful natural canvas Bell Tents to create versatile and memorable places to stay for wedding & party guests.

07919 021 912 www.greatbritishglamping.com Greenans Products Ltd Stand Number 764 The SmartBunkerTM is an innovative storage bunker with a spring-loaded lever which releases stored product at the bottom of the container, where it has been designed to have a bucket placed and gravity-filled underneath.

No need for a shovel or scoop.

SmartBunkerTM robustly addresses user ability.

02843 770845 www.thesmartbunker.co.uk

Greenspan Projects Ltd Stand Number 950 We deliver creative design and build projects for visitor attractions, and farm diversification sites.

We are specialist in indoor play, outdoor play areas, adventure golf, theming, unique timber construction, animal exhibits and much more.

02380 476 737 www.greenspanltd.com Greycoat Lumleys Stand Number 1281 Greycoat Lumleys are highly experienced providers of domestic, estate and catering staff to rural estates, businesses and private households.

Come and visit us on stand 1281 where we will be advising visitors on the best practices when is comes to finding staff working with our regional offices.

020 7233 9950 www.greycoatlumleys.co.uk groLOCAL Stand Number 1376 Vertical Farming Modules, Hydroponics, Readymade Seed Punnets, Lease or Purchase Options.

Create your own microgreen, herb and/ or chili farm in as little space as 0.77 square meters or build out a 100,000 square foot warehouse - we can accommodate. Also, enquire about our Farm-in-a-box CSR solution

033333 59059 www.groLOCAL.co.uk Hako Machines Ltd Stand Number 1222 Founded in 1979, Hako one of the UK`s leading manufacturers and service provider of superior technology for indoor cleaning, outdoor cleaning and grounds maintenance. Based at a central location in Northamptonshire is our UK Head Quarters with our own workshop facilities and UK Parts Warehouse.

01788 825 600 www.hako.co.uk henry sheach Lawnmower Services Ltd Stand Number 1325 Displaying a range of Bobcat Zero turn Mowers.

01592 652262 www.zeroturnmowers.co.uk Hilltop Tents Ltd Stand Number 952 Hilltop Tents Ltd are purveyors of quality, bespoke, colourful big top tents and long-in-the-tooth event consultancy services.

01654 767842

holidaycottages.co.uk Stand Number 352

IU Energy Stand Number 1031

Holidaycottages.co.uk is an independent holiday letting agency with over 25 years` experience. Choose from over 3,500 self-catering cottages across the UK, including hundreds of dog-friendly properties. Known formerly as Farm and Cottage Holidays for 20 years, they are experts in farm lettings.

IU Energy is an Award winning South West based company that offers: • Energy Management & Reduction • Renewable Energy Technologies • Biomass & PV Solutions • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering • Service & Maintenance • Integrated Engineering Solutions • Energy Procurement

01237 459 888 www.holidaycottages.co.uk Hornbeam Stand Number 1373 Marketing and PR agency specialised in farming, food and drink, rural industries, environment and outdoor leisure. Our specialist knowledge of these sectors supports our strategic approach to delivering growth for our clients. We offer public relations, advertising, design, digital, video and social

01223 655741 www.hornbeamcomms.co.uk Hughes Drilling Stand Number 750 Hughes Drilling covering a wide range of private water supply services. Utilizing our in-house haulage / low impact drilling rigs, including abstraction licensing / borehole prognosis / borehole drilling / water well construction / pumping / borehole headworks & installation. Call today 01694 751251

01694 751251 www.hughesdrilling.co.uk iC2 CCTV and Security Specialists (UK) Ltd Stand Number 876 Welcome to the world of better security.

Welcome to iC2.

Better solutions and support for protecting people, premises and property. iC2 has a track record of delivering security systems consultancy, design and installation services that support some of the world`s leading businesses.

020 3747 1800 www.ic2cctv.com Il Gelato di Ariela Stand Number 583 Il Gelato di Ariela makes the most delicious authentic Italian artisan Gelato to be found outside of Italy, using only the best natural ingredients and following an old family recipe.

We supply various food establishments with not only the best Gelato available but also all else needed to sell it.

0208 8035344 www.ilgelatodiariela.com Innovative Farmers Stand Number 998 Many of the best ideas in farming have always come from farmers. But most research happens off-farm.

The Innovative Farmers network runs practical ‘field labs’, led by farmers and on topics that matter to them. Speak to us about getting funding and support to test your ideas.

01752 26 26 26 www.iuenergy.co.uk Jumping Pillows Ltd Stand Number 626 The team at Jumping Pillows Ltd are committed to bringing new and exciting products to the commercial leisure industry and in particular the Camping, Agri Tourism and indoor pay centres across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Sole distributors of The Jumping Pillow for the UK & Ireland.

07482 888660 www.jumpingpillows.co.uk

Lasersport International Ltd Stand Number 1231 Lasersport is the most popular shooting sport in the U.K. with systems operating at all types of leisure venues including Celtic Manor, Center Parcs, Theme parks, Holiday Villages, Working Farms and Visitor Attractions, many systems are owned by individuals who make their living with Lasersport.

01746767186 www.lasersport.biz Laurence Gould Partnership Ltd Stand Number 326 Laurence Gould has been helping rural businesses diversify and develop enterprises for over 55 years, and innovation has often been central to such developments. We assist clients in securing grant funding for a range of projects, along with obtaining planning permission when required.

kate & tom’s Stand Number 582 01242 235151 www.kateandtoms.com

01223 813622 www.laurencegould.com

Kinedo Stand Number 1350

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is the leading organisation delivering more sustainable food and farming.

LEAF works with farmers, the food industry, scientists and consumers to inspire and enable sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities.

Behind every Kinedo self-contained shower cubicle there is the know-how, innovation, quality, excellence and reliability of the Saniflo brand. We pride ourselves on well-conceived products with clever assembly, where no silicone is needed and there is no requirement for tiles or grouting.

02088 420033 www.kinedo.co.uk Kingcombe Aquacare Ltd Stand Number 934 Lakeland Computers Stand Number 446 Awarded a Royal Warrant in 2012, Lakeland Computers are the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of EPOS, stock control, labelling, loyalty and financial reporting products to suit every need in the specialist food arena. They are celebrated for their attention to detail and attitude to customer care.

0345 257 0829 www.lccs.co.uk Landmark Systems Ltd Stand Number 761 Landmark Systems specialise in the supply of computer software, training and advice for farms, estates and rural businesses. KEY and KEYPrime Accounts are now the most popular management accounting system for farms and rural business in the UK. We also supply a range of relevant software.

LEAF Open Farm Sunday Stand Number 1152

02476 413 911 www.leafuk.org Lifesize Models by Alba Shed Stand Number P15 Design, manufacture, supply of lifesize, realistic figures & theme models. Shipped all over the UK, Europe, Worldwide to theme parks, film sets, leisure attractions, museums, collectors, artists and even celebrated movie directors.

Cast in resin/fibreglass and hand painted so each model is unique.

07880 731457 www.albashed.com Lightbox Digital Stand Number 374 Our diverse team create bespoke digital products and campaigns to enable businesses to fully exploit their online position and visibility. Our team of digital experts help transform brands and tangibly grow businesses through creative, intelligent thinking and clever digital campaigns.

0121 516 2500 www.lightboxdigital.co.uk

01798 877100 www.landmarksystems.co.uk

0117 987 4572 www.innovativefarmers.org/

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M J Giddings Farm Produce Ltd Stand Number 1154

minisafariworld I miniportworld Stand Number 966

Bark UK & Logs UK is a company based in Bedford,supplying quality bark and wood chip products for over 20 years.

We are bulk suppliers of playground surfaces such as wood chips, play bark and mulch,we are also one of the largest suppliers of seasoned and kiln dried logs, delivered direct to your door

miniportworld supplies unique electric mini-boats for the rental market.

Targeting families with children aged 3 to 10, our boats come in many different styles and offer commercial operators an appealing family attraction combined with a proven return on investment.

01234 376722 www.bark-uk.co.uk www.logs-uk.co.uk Marsh Company Insurance Brokers Ltd Stand Number 1074 Marsh and Company are one of the leading independent commercial insurance brokers in Leicester and across the Midlands. We have been arranging commercial insurance for our clients for over 30 years, and can help find comprehensive and competitive insurance for your business.

0116 204 3415 www.marshcompany.co.uk Mayglothling Waste Ltd Stand Number 552 Mayglothling are experts in managing waste. We design and install treatment plants for farms, caravan parks and other leisure facilities, that are off mains.

Mayglothing also service and maintain sewage systems as well as desludging.

We provide ongoing care to give you peace of mind.

01544 230544 www.mayglothlingwaste.com MCFP Ltd Stand Number 451 With over 25 years of experience, MCFP provides a full range of fire safety products and services.

Through our high standards of service & delivery, we have earned an enviable reputation with business owners, architects, engineers & contractors in almost every type of commercial &industrial facility 01869 252600 www.mcfp.co.uk MES Systems Ltd Stand Number 942 Installers of integrated Security Solutions including CCTV, Intruder Alarms & Access Control etc 30 years experience and dedicated customer service & aftersales.

02476 341809 www.mes-systems.co.uk Miniport Electric Ships Ltd Stand Number 1490 We manufacture electric boats for boat hire venues. Miniport Electric Ships seat 5, and are uniquely attractive to the public. They are in virtually maintenance free GRP, and are designed for incredible ease of use afloat and in storage. Miniport Ships a proven industry leader in boat hire venues.

07788 412562 www.miniport.co

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0031 6 54 92 83 03 www.minisafariworld.com Mobile Solar Chargers Ltd Stand Number 582 Mobile Solar Chargers have specialised in portable off-grid power for 5 years.

At the show, we will be launching our patented Solar Charging Can, a Portable Solar Charging Station. It is able to run all 5v & 12v devices, Lighting, WiFi and CCTV. Suitable for temporary or static deployment.

01935 825914 www.solarchargingcan.com Modular SIPS Ltd Stand Number 634 Modular Leisure is a manufacturer of multiple types of leisure buildings, from Glamping Pods to Lodges, pop up shops to portable shower and toilet block buildings. What makes us unique is our method of construction and the next generation materials we manufacture with including our SIP panel system

01254 388272 wwwmodularleisure buildings.co.uk Mongolian Yurt Company Stand Number 1191 MOOMOO PONCHOS Stand Number 772 Unique, handmade children`s ponchos perfect for glamping, festivals and fun in the outdoors. Our high quality products have the potential to add value to your brand - offer as promotional items, part of laundry packs or in gift shops. Kids and parents love them! Visit our stand, view our products.

07823 447362 www.moomooponchos.co.uk

Mr Box Ltd Stand Number 356 Mr Box sell and hire Shipping Containers for multiple uses. The containers can be used for self-storage, general storage, chemical storage, canteen/office facilities or converted to a bespoke specification.

Units are delivered directly to you though a network of nationwide depots.

01473 833775 www.mrbox.co.uk Mr Box Ltd Stand Number 360 Mr Box sell and hire Shipping Containers for multiple uses. The containers can be used for self-storage, general storage, chemical storage, canteen/office facilities or converted to a bespoke specification.

Units are delivered directly to you though a network of nationwide depots.

01473 833775 www.mrbox.co.uk Mulberry Cottages Stand Number 370 Holiday letting specialists advising at every stage from derelict site to marketing, `to maximize your income through a flexible partnership approach.`

01227 464958 www.mulberrycottages.com Musketeer Event Management Ltd Stand Number 194 Musketeer Event Management is an event management company, running primarily but not exclusively equestrian events up and down the country.

Founded in 2001 by Alec Lochore it is now well-established, running a series of events throughout the year.

01485 210070 www.musketeer.co.uk Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd Stand Number 372 We help landowners to establish truffle plantations - we provide everything including the trees, technology and ongoing expertise. As market leaders, we have helped establish plantations in 26 countries and have recently harvested the UK’s first cultivated truffles sparking a renewed industry.

Moss Design Stand Number 740

0203 356 9606 www.plantationsystems.com

MP & KM Golding Ltd Stand Number 112

Naked Flame Eco-Tubs Ltd Stand Number 880

Construction and maintenance of tracks/ roads/yards.

Use of existing material for a cost effective solution.

Incorporation of cement to provide bound surface and increase the longevity of the road. Nationwide service.

01749 870583 www.roadreclamation.co.uk

Suppliers of the finest handcrafted & authentic Scandinavian eco wood-fired hot tubs and saunas to the glamping industry & general public. All tubs & saunas are totally off-grid allowing perfect placement with a stunning “wow” factor, ultra low running costs, simple maintenance & fantastic returns.

01484 766233 www.nakedtubs.com

National Farm Attractions Network - NFAN Stand Number 1070 The National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) is the UK trade association for farm parks and rural attractions. It has over 250 members and organises conferences, workshops, open days and offers networking opportunities throughout the UK.

01904 615059 www.farmattractions.net Native Chartered Architects Limited Stand Number 482 Native is a leading architects practice in York delivering individually designed, low environmental cost, sustainable buildings for businesses, private clients and conservation projects using artisan traditional and innovative modern techniques and practices for effective and inspiring end results.

01904 656133 www.nativearchitects.com New Leaf Treehouse Company Stand Number 984 The New Leaf Treehouse Company, designs, builds & installs beautiful prefabricated & bespoke glamping treehouses, allowing your guests to experience the wonders of spending time in and waking up in a treehouse. With plenty of internal and external space so your guests can live and sleep comfortably.

07947 341400 www.newleafthc.com NFU Stand Number 1180 The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) passionately supports British farmers and growers. A thriving agricultural sector is essential to the rural and national economy. We represent over 46,000 farm businesses and over 10,000 individual members - we are the voice of British farming.

02476 858500 www.nfuonline.com Noble Green Energy Stand Number 484 Noble Green Energy is a renewable and energy saving specialist providing a nationwide, full turnkey service.

Investment in renewable solutions will help reduce energy costs and improve green credentials. Solutions include solar PV, battery storage, biomass boilers and LED lighting.

01283 736637 www.noblegreenenergy.co.uk

Nordikwood / Versatility Leisure Stand Number 643 We have long-term experience developing and producing wooden houses. Nowadays we are producing high-quality and eco-friendly wooden squared log houses and frame houses for numerous private and commercial uses. We have created 2 trademarks of our productionNordikwood and Nordic Timber Homes.

00372 501 7456

OMBEA Ltd Stand Number 483 Easy Real-Time Feedback! Our audience response systems and feedback kiosks capture customer opinions and knowledge in realtime.

The result Improved customer satisfaction, training outcomes, employee motivation, and more. The best part? We make everything easypeasy!

0345 371 8510 www.ombea.com

oddpods Stand Number 382

Orenda Energy Solutions Ltd Stand Number 1047

Everyone knows that conventional is boring, which is why we develop something just a little bit different. in a world where convention is the norm, we wanted to creatye something truley unique. We are always looking at designs that test our abilities .

07964 527072 www.odd-pods.com OMDI Stand Number 396 One Night Stand Stand Number 560 Get the right Glamping Accommodation for your business with payment terms to suit your budget. Our Tented Cabins, Pods & Yurts can be bought outright, financed or rented. Our mission statement and dedication to our clients is what drives us - Simplicity - Integrity - Longevity

0203 7733 101 www.onsglamping.co.uk One Planets Consultants Ltd Stand Number 1345 OPC was established in 2012 by Gary Salter (MD) who has been working within the Renewable Energy sector since 2007. The FHI show is an ideal arena for OPC to offer Renewable Energy technologies such as Heat Pumps and Solar PV to Farms & Holiday Parks to help reduce energy costs in a sustainable way.

01993 847522 www.opc-ltd.co.uk Open Air Business Stand Number 1196 Open Air Business is the UK`s outdoor hospitality trade magazine offering advice and inspiration to landowners engaged in (or considering) diversifying into this booming sector. Subjects covered: function venues (weddings/ corporate hire/etc), glamping and outdoor events - all highly profitable areas 01580 848555 www.openairbusiness.com

Orenda offers the farming community an opportunity to secure additional income while at the same time delivering sustainability for this generation and the next. Either by purchasing our MCS Certified 49kw wind turbine or leasing a small portion of land, you can secure a 20 year revenue stream.

0131 516 6996 www.orendaenergy.com Otter Pods Stand Number 832 New for 2017 - the bespoke designed Glamping Otter Pods are hand crafted at our workshop overlooking the River Otter in the beautiful East Devon countryside. Otter Pods are crafted using traditional methods, coupled with modern technology to create a pod which blends perfectly with its surroundings.

01404 812 808 www.otterpods.co.uk Outdoor Play people Stand Number 642 Large or small, Bespoke or from our standard range we are passionate about helping our customers achieve the right play area for them. With decades of experience in the industry, we specialise in going out of our way to meet our customer`s wishes whilst ensuring they are accomplished within budget

01637 881 444 www.outdoorplaypeople.co.uk Paragon Stainless Stand Number 839 Parsons Containers Ltd. Stand Number 334 Parsons Containers Ltd. supply shipping containers nationally by sale and hire for a wide range of applications. We also offer Self-storage via our U Hold The Key Self Storage brand and we specialise in bespoke design and supply of office, cabins, mess rooms, plant rooms, workshops and much more.

01740 62 99 99 www.parsonscontainers.com

Pear Technology Stand Number 676

Portakabin Ltd Stand Number 524

Providers of easy to use, sector specific digital mapping software and services for land management plus remote data capture and tree management software.

Licensed Partners with Ordnance Survey.

Products supported by professional technical support service.

Portakabin pioneers modular construction in Europe, delivering interim and permanent buildings, of any size and to fulfil any application, site and design. They can support you with changing rooms and toilets, gatehouses, offices, entertainment spaces, farm shops and staff welfare facilities.

02392 499689 www.peartechnology.co.uk Pegasus Group Stand Number 964 Pegasus Group provides planning, environmental, and design advice on all styles and scales of agricultural farm projects. With offices across the UK, our experienced multi-disciplinary teams help provide advice and support across all ranges of farm and estate projects delivering value to clients.

0121 3089570 www.pegasuspg.co.uk PERFO - S2T GROUP Stand Number 624 The PERFO system of innovative interlocking ground and grass reinforcement solutions. PERFO tiles can be installed directly into grass without excavation to improve and reinforce access to rural areas and provide stable green field parking.

Environmentally friendly. SUDS compliant. Many varied uses.

01992 522797 www.perfo.co.uk Phytoponics Stand Number 344 Phytoponics is the UK based startup offing the first large scale deep water culture (DWC) hydroponic growing system to the commercial horticulture sector for growing vine crops such as tomatoes and peppers. Phytoponics are currently raising a seed round for ÂŁ600k and are looking for trial partners.

02921 888941 www.phytoponics.com Plastic Solutions (Aldridge) Limited Stand Number 1121 Plastic Solutions (Aldridge) Limited is a market-leading supplier of innovative, plastic effluent and water tanks, portable urinals, portable toilets and spares for the portable sanitation and glamping industries.

0800 334 5742/01922 716725 www.plasticsol.com Pleydell Smithyman Limited Stand Number 763 Pleydell Smithyman is a design and business consultancy. We specialise in providing bespoke advice to the rural sector, helping businesses to grow and develop. Our services include planning, business strategy, commercial design, architecture, landscape architecture, minerals, renewables and ecology.

01952 433 211 www.pleydellsmithyman.co.uk

01904 611655 www.portakabin.co.uk Premium Crops Ltd Stand Number 1076 Leaders in speciality arable cropping, Premium Crops Ltd, offer added value contracts for speciality crop production.

Talk to us about profitable UK cropping opportunities across the widest range of species, including; High Erucic Rapeseed; Linseed; Borage; Naked Oats; Millet and Ahiflower

02392 632883 www.premiumcrops.com Present Communications ltd Stand Number 370 We are a leading provider of audio visual, video conferencing, webcasting, video production, onnectivity and other technical services to the live event industry providing fantastic technical expertise, creative problem solving and exceptional customer service for your events.

0208 7700655 www.present communications.com PodzRUs Stand Number 680 PodZRus design, manufacture and supply high quality glamping pods and outdoor rooms to the leisure industry. We are also an authorised supplier of Naked Flame Eco Hot Tubs, an exciting accessory to our pods. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Have a look around and then call or emai 07767 733044 www.podzrus.com Qdos Event Hire Ltd Stand Number 1223 Qdos provides quality temporary accommodation, welfare and toilet facilities to outdoor events, greenfield sites and venues throughout the UK. The team is experienced in working in rural areas and is well versed in the challenges that they present. It supplies direct to landowners and organisers.

0845 862 0952 www.qdoseventhire.co.uk Quality in Tourism Stand Number 648 Working with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, Quality in Tourism and our field force of industry experts are available to share advice, give guidance, benchmark your business and identify opportunity for improvement.

077806 96727 www.qualityintourism.com

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RSS HEREFORD LTD Stand Number 553

Rural Solutions Stand Number 1160

Segway UK Stand Number 684

The foundations of RSS Hereford were laid down in 1976 in refrigeration for retail and commercial customers.

Research trips to the continent over 30 years ago for refrigerated display cabinets introduced us to the Italian way of creating gelaterias, cafes, bars, restaurants and food service outlets.

Rural Solutions are the only professional services practice of their kind, wholly focused on the rural sector. Working with clients UK wide to maximise the commercial potential of the land and assets that they own or are responsible for through diversification advice, architecture and planning.

As a leader in two-wheeled electric mobility, it’s always been Segway’s vision to produce environmentally friendly short-distance transportation alternatives. Today, more and more people are using Segway as an ecofriendly alternative mode of transport.

01432 851 531 www.rsshereford.co.uk

01756 797 501 www.ruralsolutions.co.uk

Rural Land Group Stand Number 392

Russell Play Stand Number 424

Farm491 is a space for innovators to grow their businesses by applying technology to growing environments.

Farm491 provides high-spec facilities created to foster entrepreneurship, ideas generation, and collaboration - it includes 491 hectares of farmland for research and testing.

A unique network of long-established specialists coming together to deliver excellence in rural land use services.

We have combined expertise and experience of working across a range of development and environmental disciplines to address the issues and demands of rural communities and landowners.

Russell Play offers unique design solutions for your play areas and we work with you to bring your ideas to life! Our products are fun for the whole family and will provide profitable solutions resulting in a high level of return on your capital investments through repeat visits.

01285 889923 www.farm491.com

01664 400 150 ext 3 www.rurallandgroup.co.uk

Regency Purchasing Group Limited Stand Number 971 We provide a bespoke service tailored directly to your catering needs as the customer. Through strong relationships with key suppliers, we can provide some of the most competitive pricing on the market. We pride ourselves on providing keen industry insight within the Food and drink market.

01934 646135 www.regencypurchasing.co.uk

Rural Business Awards Stand Number 699 The Rural Business Awards give recognition to rural businesses operating right across the sector.

The CLA define rural businesses as fitting into three broad categories - Land Based businesses, Land Related Businesses and Other Businesses located in rural areas.

01163 800525 www.ruralbusiness awards.co.uk

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Stand Number 1397 RBST is the leading national charity working to conserve and protect the UK`s rare and native breeds of farm animals from extinction. RBST believes in the value of the UK`s rich and varied livestock heritage and that this needs to be conserved as a vital genetic resource for future generations.

02476 696551 www.rbst.org.uk RAU Farm491 Stand Number 982

RES Stand Number 1244 RES is one of the world’s leading renewable energy developers and energy storage project integrators. As a market leader, RES has over 240 MW of energy storage projects contracted globally with 80 MW across the UK. Discuss with us the potential for hosting an energy storage project on your land.

01923 299 200 www.res-group.com Reverberate PR Ltd Stand Number 980

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Rural Media Solutions Stand Number 771 There are many organisations that design, create and manage social media, but what makes us different is that we are FARMERS, and therefore come from a rural perspective. At RMS we believe this element of connectivity is essential in any rural media or rural social media campaign.

07834 268703 wwwruralmediasolutions.com Rural Payments Agency Stand Number 598

With our roots in the countryside, we are a specialist farming and countryside PR and communications agency.

Whether you want to grow your business, reach new customers, improve your branding or simply engage your existing customers better, we can help!

We look forward to meeting you.

We make payments to farmers, traders and land owners for the EU`s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes in England including the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). We manage over 40 schemes, including the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), which works to improve the quality of life in ru

01823 602806 www.reverberate-pr.co.uk

03000 200 301 www.gov.uk/rpa

Rosconn Strategic Land Stand Number 852

Rural Retreats Stand Number 646

Rosconn Strategic Land are a privately owned land promotion company. Our small but highly skilled team have a proven track record of securing planning permission for residential-led developments, providing a tailor-made service to landowners which meets their specific needs and maximises land value.

Rural Retreats have nearly 30 years experience of establishing and marketing self-catering property at the luxury end of the market. We pride ourselves in working closely with owners to present each individual property to the best advantage and help you maximise your income.

01789 868211 www.rosconngroup.com

01386 701177 www.ruralretreats.co.uk

0114 246 5617 www.segway-uk.net

01590 675652 www.russell-play.com /home.asp

Serenity Garden Rooms Ltd Stand Number 415 Serenity Garden Rooms are a garden room construction company with a passion for excellence. Built upon excellence we have a 100% outstanding track record with customers. Our rooms are bespoke and beautiful made by master craftsmen.

07977 883344 www.Serenity GardenRooms.com

S Gregory & co Stand Number 1360

Shibui Tea Stand Number 762

We are a long established family company of over 60years We stock a large range of toys, soft toys, novelties and gifts suitable for all types of tourist attractions especially Farms. We delivery nationwide usually within 48hours.

0113 2420977/2454988 wwws-gregory.co.uk Saniflo Stand Number 1350 Saniflo products are perfect for unconventional situations where drainage is a problem. From a shower in a loft to a utility room in a basement or showers and public toilets in a new building, Saniflo has a whole range of products for a variety of applications for light or heavy useage.

020 8842 0033 www.saniflo.co.uk Savills Stand Number 910 Savills services include estate and farm agency, estate management and consultancy, agricultural business consultancy and professional services advice, supported by an established research department.

020 7499 8644 www.savills.co.uk Scenic Lets Stand Number 492 Scenic Lets offers a unique, cost effective and expertly designed building system which you can customise to suit your specific brief and the character of your location. The aim is to give you maximum freedom of design whether your project is a luxury holiday let or a larger scale development.

07544 313789 www.sceniclets.com

We are Shibui Tea and are family run Edinburgh based tea merchants. We offer a wide range of award winning teas in both loose leaf and pyramid tea bags. Please stop by our stand to see what we offer including our new wrapped tea bag range ideal for bedrooms and meeting rooms.

0131 448 1598 www.shibui-tea.co.uk Shoretrax Stand Number 956 Shoretrax provides portable and semi-permanent cycle track systems to bring Mountain Biking to all ages. The Shoretrax system has all the excitement of a traditional fixed mountain bike trail but is fully portable, can also be used inside or outside and is engineered to require minimal maintenance.

07802 266186 www.shoretrax.com Silesia Grill Systems Stand Number 526 “Seeing is Believing” !! A must see Product Live to realise why this is the Best Contact grill unit available today and why it has been around for 40 years.It is more than just a Panini grill it is an all round system adding value to your business and assisting with increasing through put.

01430 879967 www.contactgrills.co.uk Site Geek/UK Wedding SEO Stand Number 243 We work with you to make the world of digital marketing easy to understand in order to take your business to new heights. SiteGeek is a leading digital marketing specialist and experts in SEO, PPC, E-commerce, consultancy, digital strategy and social media management.

Find us at stall 243.

0033 00430195 www.sitegeek.co.uk

Skylight Cinema Stand Number 162

Stephen Locke Associates Stand Number 682

Tentstyle Ltd. Stand Number 354

We are the UK’s leading Outdoor Cinema Hire company offering a total Turn-Key package for any event. We have three screen sizes ranging for audiences sizes of 50 to 1500, allowing us to fully meet your requirements and far exceed your expectations!

Stephen Locke Associates is an independent firm of Rural Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Town Planners and Environmental Consultants offering a range of land, property and planning consultancy services to clients throughout the UK.

TentStyle offer a comprehensive selection of free style Stretch Tent marquees for hire and sale throughout the UK. Each set up is completely unique.

07753 688043 www.skylightcinema.co.uk

01952 670106 www.stephenlocke associates.co.uk

smallwood treehouses Stand Number 599 Welcome to Smallwood Treehouses the home of the UK`s leading treehouse building company. We build stunning treehouses for private individuals and businesses across the UK.

0800 044 3869 www.smallwood treehouses.co.uk Solarsense UK Limited Stand Number 1134 Solarsense are the UK`s leading provider of sustainable solutions.

We are the National Renewable Energy Installer of the Year and specialise in commercial Solar PV installations. From our carbonneutral Sustainability & Conference Centre based just outside of Bristol, we provide a complete desi 01275 461800 www.solarsense-uk.com Something Different Wholesale Stand Number 581 Something Different Wholesale has been a leading supplier of quality giftware to retailers for over 18 years.

With a no minimum order policy and next day delivery available, the business is committed to providing exciting, affordable giftware at competitive prices.

01792 793610 www.somethingdifferent wholesale.co.uk Speedi Fix Pools Ltd Stand Number 935 Star Events Ltd Stand Number 1132 Star Events` mobile stages were at Jimmy`s Farm, Knebworth House, Bolesworth Castle & more in 2017.

The company`s range of roofed mobile grandstands, which fold out in minutes, took seats to the likes of The Game Fair and Halifax Agricultural Show. Find out how Star structures can help you div

01234 772233 www.StarEventsLtd.com Statement Marquees Stand Number 698 We are proud to be one of the few suppliers in the UK who hire out striking Capri marquees as well as our stunning Stretch Tents which never fail to create a wow factor!

We pride ourselves in delivering perfection and making a statement of your special occasion!

07860 941784 www.statementmarquees.co.uk

Summit Leisure Stand Number 520 Summit Leisure supply a wide range state of the art SwimSpas & high quality swimming pool enclosures, retractable or static for domestic & commercial use.

01264 850 001 www.summitleisure.co.uk Sunstore Solar Ltd Stand Number 294 As Off-Grid Specialists we are able to supply power to remote areas or where power is unstable or unavailable. We are also MCS accredited and install Grid connected systems from small domestic sizes to medium Solar farms.

01903 213141 www.sunstore.co.uk Sykes Cottages Stand Number 320 Sykes Cottages is the UK’s leading independent holiday cottage rental agency. Combining over 25 years’ experience with invaluable local expertise, we can help you maximise your income and make the most of your holiday property. We offer advice, support and take the hassle out of holiday letting.

01244 746607 www.sykescottages. co.uk/?rfx=11339 Tasty Trotter Event Supplies Stand Number 422 An established brand of spit roast ovens and a range of catering equipment ideal for outdoor events. We are dedicated to offering premium equipment for a modest price with a list of features equal to kit twice the money.

01246 866800 www.tastytrotter.com TEAL Patents Ltd Stand Number 420 Teal are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Mobile Hot water Hand Wash sinks.

Our sinks are suitable for Farm shops, Petting areas and for Glamping enabling everyone to wash regales of accessibility to fixed plumbing.

0121 770 0593 www.tealwash.com Tech Spray Fibreglass Ltd. Stand Number 1381 With over 300 years combined experience, we have the knowledge and skillset to continuously innovate in GRP production. We offer a full in-house service from concept, design, mould making, manufacturing through to supply and are based in South Yorkshire, UK.

01403 333135 www.tentstyle.co.uk TERRAINHOPPER Stand Number 620 TerrainHoppers are electrically powered all terrain wheelchairs/scooters with true 4x4 capability, all round suspension for a great drive over the most difficult terrain. They are fun to use, easy to operate and useful for estates, parks, outdoor events/centres, farmland or holiday accommodation.

01472 566 566 www.terrainhopper.com Terravesta Stand Number 1150 Energy, Naturally. Terravesta delivers a complete Miscanthus supply chain solution for producers of the crop and works with over 250 UK growers to service sustainable end markets, including heat and power generation both large and small scale.

01522 731873 www.Terravesta.com The AA Hotel & Services and VisitEngland Assessment Services Stand Number 1190 Maintaining standards and dedication to high quality inspections and assessments for accommodation providers across the UK and England is at the heart of both business models. Having teams of experienced Assessors and Inspectors continually assessing quality and on hand offering high quality advice.

01256 491111 www.theaa.com/ hotel-services & www. visitenglandassessment services.com The Artisan Food Trail Stand Number 896 Multi-award winning AFT has been championing & promoting some of the UK`s best small food producers since 2011. Creating awareness of their brands & produce, supporting their businesses with a number of member benefits that are designed & selected to make running their businesses easier.

0844 995 9996 www.artisanfoodtrail.co.uk

The Business Barn Stand Number 261 The Business Barn is the UK`s first online business resource specifically designed for land-based and rural enterprises. Bursting with engaging, complimentary content written by experienced professionals, the website also houses a supplier directory, supporting the growth of rural businesses. www.thebusinessbarn.co.uk The Equestrian Index Stand Number 470 We offer indepth industry specific knowledge and a networking facility to businesses looking to diversify into the Equestrian sector. We also act as a point of contact to Equestrian Businesses wishing to diversify away from their main revenue stream or wanting to investigate their potential to do so.

01432 367977 www.equestrianindex.com The Farming Community Network (FCN) Stand Number 1482 The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. Helpline: 03000 111999 E-helpline: chris@fcn.org.uk (Available 7am-11pm every day of the year).

01788 510866 www.fcn.org.uk The HikerBiker Pod Company Ltd Stand Number 490 An innovative new design of sleeping Pod for the constant, modern day and discerning traveller.

Inspired by our own quest for quick and easy accommodation whilst travelling around the UK and Europe. Not wanting the discomfort and hassle of taking and erecting a tent, we came up with this solution.

079709 68433 www.hikerbikerpod.com The Septic Tank Store Stand Number 262 Supply and installation service on sewer systems to deal with your waste.

Site visits, sizing of sewer plants and servicing are part of the service we provide. Show specials on Matrix, Graf and Bio treatment systems available on the stand.

01295 236101 www.theseptictankstore.co.uk The Sheep Show Stand Number 376 The Soil Association Stand Number 998 Today the Soil Association is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming and land use.

www.soilassociation.org

01709 522417 www.tech-spray.org

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The Tipi Company Stand Number 1395

Tingdene Homes Ltd Stand Number 862

Tree Aid Stand Number TBC

Web Ticket Manager Limited Stand Number 1041

The Tipi Company manufacture Britishmade large event tipis and accessories for the use of outdoor events. Durable, reliable and weatherproof, our tipis are available in four sizes and are interlinkable to create an outdoor structure for a whole range of services.

Tingdene Homes have been manufacturing holiday lodges for over 30 years, producing a range of innovative lodges to a high quality build, built to exceed BS3632 standards.

All lodges are offered with a high specification, including furniture, luxury kitchens, bathrooms, furnishings, central heating.

TREE AID works in the drylands of Africa, planting trees and helping to build thriving and sustainable communities. In Africa trees mean life and they provide communities with food and income through tree selling products. Over the last 10 years they have planted 15.8 million trees and helped over o

Online “White Label” ticketing via your existing website/ social media.

Additional sales by cross-selling & crosspromoting with other attractions.

Create customised ticketing pages in minutes.

Collect secure payments.

Real time reporting.

Validate e-tickets using using our mobile app.

01204 860 738 www.thetipicompany.com The Wee House Company Ltd. Stand Number 1030 The Wee House Company builds modular homes with character. Their charming appearance and cosy interiors make them perfect holiday homes or permanent residences. We offer a full service- handling everything from planning applications to utilities- and modular build means just 3 weeks spent on site!

07772 949315 www.theweehouse company.co.uk Tiger Tea Events Stand Number 336 Tiger Tea works with outdoor events and specialises in License Compliance and the Health & Safety Management aspects of those events. With sixteen years experience in the events industry Tiger Tea can advise and support events of all sizes and shapes; parades, dispalys, exhibitions and festivals.

01323 732 843 www.tigertea.net Tigerplay Stand Number 444 Tigerplay delivers state of the art children`s indoor and outdoor play spaces to the world, with a friendly and personal service. We pride ourselves on installing eye-catching play areas, of the highest quality and safety standards, guaranteed to provide an exciting play experience for all ages!

01249 740750 www.tigerplay.co.uk Tilhill Forestry Stand Number 110 Tilhill Forestry is the UK’s leading specialist when it comes to advising farmers in all aspects of using woodland to diversify their income. We help farmers discover the potential that planting woodland or managing existing woodland can bring, both now and for future generations.

0800 328 2128 www.tilhill.com Timberplay Stand Number 346 Timberplay are one of the most respected names in play provision, working with farm attractions across the UK to improve their play facilities and boost visitor numbers.

0114 282 3474 www.timberplay.com

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01933 778 812 www.tingdene.co.uk Tiny eco homes UK Ltd Stand Number 590 Tiny eco homes uk are manufactures of luxury mobile eco homes As well as our standard range of tiny homes we custom build to any size, design and specifications to suit any location and means of use

07833 045540 www.tinyecohomesuk.com Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts Stand Number 450 Save up to 50% on a shepherd hut by building your own! Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts are shepherd hut builders and suppliers of plans and a comprehensive range of essential, high quality shepherd hut components to enable you to maximise the substantial rental potential with the minimum investment.

01788 510507 www.shepherd-huts.com TMS bvba Stand Number 850 TMS presents on the exhibition a system consisting of tough plastic slabs suited to outdoor usage, where the sub-soil is boggy/waterlogged. In BeNeLux and Germany, TMS also represents different other companies and their products.

0032 498 125 049 / 0049 175 506 1965 www.tms-rail.com www.clipandride.co.uk Tractor Ted Stand Number 730 Tractor Ted, everyone`s favourite little green tractor, is an award-winning international children`s brand offering an exciting range of product, live events and visitor attractions based around real life farming, adventure and discovery in the countryside.

Seen by 3 million kids on Nick Jr...

01373 834500 www.tractorted.co.uk Training 4 Resilience Stand Number 340 If disaster strikes, are you ready?

Training 4 Resilience (T4R) can help you put together your emergency and crisis response plans; train your teams and stewards; and validate your arrangements through realistic, scenario based exercises. With over 10 years of experience, we’re sure we can help!

07789 884984 www.training4resilience.co.uk

0117 909 6363 www.treeaid.org.uk Tree Tents Stand Number 1247 Tree Tents are the creators of the world`s greatest escapes. Combining innovative precision engineering, traditional craftsmanship and highquality sustainable materials, we create award-winning glamping structures that deliver breath-taking experiences and enhance our wild and natural places.

01273 973937 www.treetents.co.uk UAS Flight Ops Ltd Stand Number 1133 UAS Flight Ops is a a registered and legal UK drone company and the first stop for anyone looking to utilise the functionality and cost saving of a drone (Unmanned Aircraft System).

We provide aerial and ground based solutions from Filming and Photography to 4D mapping and agricultural solutions.

07968 078550 www.uasflightops.com Waste2Energy part of WRW Global Ltd Stand Number 452 We are experts in Waste 2 Energy Solutions. Our solutions are approved by the EA / DEFRA & APHA An onsite solution for your waste, so no more waste bills and you get to use the heat / energy for yourself.

Clean simple & effective solutions.

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0161 956 2300 www.webticketmanager.com West Coast Log Homes UK Stand Number 481 WCLH are the premier builders for the finest custom-built log homes & leisure developments world-wide. Based in Canada, UK & Germany all our homes are built from scratch, using imagination, expertise & experience to build luxurious accommodation for both owners & guests to enjoy for many generations.

07506 722 944 www.westcoastloghomes.com Wigwam Holidays Stand Number 230 Wigwam Holidays, provider of Great Holidays in the Great Outdoors.

Charles Gulland and his ‘Wigwam’ design was the original innovator of the camping pod concept and the company Wigwam Holidays is now one of the UK’s largest providers of Glamping Holidays - where Camping is made Comfy!

0131 450 7126 www.wigwamholidays.com Wildwood Yurts Stand Number 591 Wildwood manufacture and install a range of stunning and contemporary yurts for year round use.

Based in Cumbria and have been manufacturing yurts for 17 years. We have gained a wealth of experience serving our clients visions, selling to campsites, schools, outdoor centers, business and more.

01622 963 777 wwwwrwglobal.co.uk

077868 64516 www.wildwoodcumbria.com

Waterplay Solutions Ltd Stand Number 647

WiRE Stand Number 1398

WSL is the UK dealer for Waterplay Solutions Corp. a global provider of premium aquatic recreational features since 1987. Our dedication to the evolving needs of our industry has solidified our position as a top performer in design and build - 2017 Dream Designs Award Winner, Aquatics International.

07747 034523 www.waterplay.com

WiRE is a national business support network; promoting, supporting and developing its membership of rural businesswomen from Harper Adams University in Shropshire. WiRE offers a package of practical business support which includes access to the 50 WiRE networks across the UK.

01952 815338 www.wireuk.org

Woolcool Stand Number 430 Woolcool is insulated packaging for the distribution of your product. It is high performance, eco-friendly and sustainable, made from 100% Sheep Wool. We are the solution of choice for the market leaders in online fresh food delivery, eliminating the expense of temperature controlled transport.

01785 262030 www.woolcool.com World of Rides Stand Number 911 For over 45 years, World of Rides has been the leading UK manufacturer of children’s leisure rides in the United Kingdom. From our premises in County Durham we supply major shopping centres, retailers, visitor attractions, farm parks, holiday parks, garden centres, and family entertainment centres!

0191 49 20 999 www.worldofrides.com Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company Ltd Stand Number 1123

Yurts For Life Stand Number 1170 Our yurts are built in the traditional style adding a twist to adapt them to our climate. A robust frame design manufactured from locally sourced ash coupled with a cover layering system enables one to make the most of the season, a return on capital, and appreciation from loyal glamping customers 01803 762 370 www.yurtsforlife.com Zone Leisure Technology Stand Number 486 We are a dedicated team of individuals who are enthusiastic and energised about creating, delivering and working with Laser Products, Systems and Services for the Leisure Industry.

We offer the broadest range of Laser Tag, Laser Games and Arena Design & Build Services in the UK.

Just place them on the surface you want covered, clip them together and ride!

0116 2425225 www.zonelaser.co.uk

Hand made in Norfolk, on the Royal Estate of Sandringham. The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. are masters in crafting, iron & brass beds to stand the test of time. This family run company, will help your business stand out from the rest and offer that extra touch of luxury and prestige.

01485 542516 www.wroughtiron andbrassbed.co.uk Xerogrid Stand Number 1270 Xerogrid supplies high spec, reliable off-grid electricity generation systems using renewable energy and batteries.

We supply a cost effective alternative to expensive grid connection and generator use. Distributors for Outback Power, Triac portable hybrid power solutions and LE Turbines.

079738 29955 www.xerogrid.com yonda aerial systems ltd Stand Number 296

MUD IS A THING OF THE PAST! Ideally suited for paddocks

CLIP&RIDE UNIVERSAL SLAB Laying without subgrade Large surfaces are easily covered in a short amount of time with the “Clip and Ride” slabs. No more people getting stuck in mud and wheelbarrows or vehicles ruining meadows and lawns. Mud belongs to the past thanks to these budget friendly slabs.

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Aachen Wellness Sauna and Steam Access to Farms Acorn Target Systems Ltd Air Bouncers Limited AKS Ward Ltd Alec Lochore Equestrian Consultancy Ltd Alpaca Evolution Amazon Alexa Amazon Business Amazon Handmade Amazon Marketplace Amazon Rural Academy Workshop Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association Anevay Anglia Farmers Antonelli for Ice Cream Making A P Leisure Appetite Me Aquacast International Ltd Aquaforno Ltd Aquapol UK Ltd ARM Group Ltd. Asap Septic Tanks Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) Atlantis Leisure Holdings ltd BCT Outdoors Ltd Benchmark Picnic Tables Bentley Walker Ltd Best Years Limited Bexcopter Bidwells Big Barn BKL Blachere Illumination UK Ltd. Bloon ltd Blow Motion Ltd Blue Chip Holidays Blue Ice Machines Ltd Blue Ninja Business Support Bluebell Shepherd Huts Bozedown Alpacas Ltd Brilliant Trails Ltd British Bike Hire British Deer Farms & Parks Association Brook Contemporary Business On Bikes Ltd Carpigiani UK C&J Supplies Ltd Cadeby Group Cafe-Design Ltd CampPlus BV CaSSOA Cheviot Heat & Power Ltd CHILLI PENGUIN STOVES Circuitree CLA Clear Mapping Co Clear Sky Safari Tents Cleveland Containers Cloakrooms Club Car LLC CNG Ltd Combat Laser Games Commercial Biomass Ltd connect2grid Connected Thinking in Partnership with Scotts of Thrapston Conservation Secondary Glazingh Containers Direct Ltd Convenience Services Limited cottages.com Creative Play UK (Ltd)

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The UK trade body for the tourer, motorhome, caravan holiday home and park home industries www.thencc.org.uk

There’s never been a better time to join

NCC’s aim is to promote and protect members’ interests. With our unique range of services, benefits and consumer campaigns, NCC membership offers a commercial edge and excellent value for all businesses in the park industry: Holiday and Residential Parks

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Key member benefits include: Support - NCC Approved schemes, technical assistance, free

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FIND NEW WAYS TO PROFIT FROM YOUR LAND

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Find out what we can do for you by visiting us on stand 660.

And, don’t miss our seminar programme covering essential topics for anyone considering a diversification project.

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