Forrester Boyd, Brown&Co and Wilkin Chapman Rollits invite you to join us on Wednesday 11 November 2026 for a morning focused on the future of farming.
Bringing together specialists in agriculture, law, tax and financial planning, the conference will explore the developments affecting farming businesses and the practical decisions facing farmers and landowners. Topics include grain and land markets, generating income from natural capital, diversification, employment law and planning for the next generation.
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 8.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Kenwick Park Hotel, LN11 8NR
Refreshments: Coffee and breakfast rolls on arrival
Whether you are reviewing your business plans, considering diversification or thinking about succession, this conference will provide useful insight to help inform your decisions.
Our speakers will combine market updates with practical guidance and real-life examples. You’ll also have time over breakfast and refreshments to catch up with fellow farmers, rural business owners and advisers.
Tom Eaton, Trading Manager, Bunge UK Limited
Keynote speaker
Tom will provide an overview of UK and global grain markets, exploring the trends and influences shaping the year ahead. His session will offer a wider perspective on the market conditions affecting agricultural businesses.
Digby Sowerby, Managing Director, Environmental Farmers Group
How can farmers generate income from natural capital and why could working together be key to accessing these markets?
Digby will explore why private markets for environmental projects have a long-term role to play, why they have been slow to develop and what this means for farming businesses. He will discuss how farmers can access natural capital markets now and in the future, including how collaboration could help turn environmental projects into new sources of income.
Charlie Bryant, Partner and Land Agent, Brown&Co
Charlie will review the capital and rental arable markets, examining valuation trends, buyer activity and the factors influencing the market.
His session will cover values and guide prices, supply and availability, alongside practical considerations and tactics for those looking to buy, sell or rent agricultural land.
Chris Sheldon, Partner and Agricultural Business Consultant and Morgan Howlett, Agricultural Business Consultant, Brown&Co
Chris and Morgan will draw on their experience of supporting farming businesses through significant change and restructuring.
Using live case studies, they will explore the considerations behind major business decisions and share lessons learned along the way. Their session will help farmers think through their options and make informed decisions about their businesses.
Emily Hand, Solicitor, Employment Law, Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Emily will explore what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for farming businesses, covering changes already in force and further changes planned for 2027.
The session will highlight the areas farming employers should focus on and practical steps they can take to prepare their businesses.
Sarah Elizabeth Kemp, Partner and Head of Tourism and Leisure, Corporate & Commercial and Alistair Latham, Partner, Corporate & Commercial and Agriculture, Wilkin Chapman Rollits
For farming businesses considering diversification into the staycation sector, Sarah and Alistair will explore the key decisions involved in developing and running a tourism business.
They will cover identifying your target market, finance and corporate structure, planning and development, building your brand and managing the business through effective strategy and operations.
Adam Millson, Agriculture Partner and Vicky Prior, Partner and Chartered Tax Adviser, Forrester Boyd
Adam and Vicky will explore key developments affecting farming businesses and explain what they mean in practice.
From recent Government announcements to financial, tax and commercial pressures, they will share practical insights to help farmers assess the implications for their businesses and plan ahead.
Howard Pykett, Head of Business, Forrester Boyd Wealth Management
Howard will outline practical financial steps farming families can take to protect their business and legacy.
Covering succession, inheritance tax planning and the importance of having the right legal foundations in place, he will use real-life examples to show how effective planning can support the long-term future of the farm and the family.
8.30am – Registration, coffee and breakfast rolls
8.50am – Welcome and conference sessions begin
10.15am – Refreshment break
10.35am – Conference sessions resume
12.25pm – Closing remarks
12.30pm – Conference closes
Join us for a morning of practical discussion and expert insight into the future of farming.
November 11th, 2026
08:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kenwick Pk, Louth LN11 8NR
