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Harvesting Innovation is a forward-looking conference shaping the future of agriculture

As the inaugural Rothamsted Conference, Harvesting Innovation will showcase Rothamsted’s new science and new vision, and how these will be integrated to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. It stands as a premier platform for thought leadership, bringing together visionaries, policymakers, and industry pioneers to shape what comes next. At the same time, it is a dynamic commercial showcase for agri-business and breakthrough innovation, where bold ideas translate into real-world impact. Above all, Harvesting Innovation is an agricultural systems platform that keeps farmers at the heart of progress, empowering them to lead the next era of sustainable transformation rather than follow it.

Be part of this exciting agriculture and innovation conference – book your place, exhibit with us or find out about being a partner below.

What to Expect

Join 150+ participants, including researchers, farmers, corporates, policymakers, and media.

  • Keynote voices from science, business, and policy.
  • Farmer-led panels tackling real-world challenges.
  • Innovation showcase featuring startups, agri-tech demos, and Rothamsted trials.
  • Policy roundtables shaping the future of UK farming.
  • Launch of the Harvest Innovation Prize for breakthrough ideas

Why Participate

Join us

Harvesting Innovation is the premier agriculture and agri-innovation event, bringing together leaders from across the sector to shape the future of farming and food production. The forum convenes senior executives from agri-businesses, food and drink companies, technology innovators, policymakers, government officials, scientists, and other stakeholders to find answers to key sector questions and future partners.

Exhibit with us

Exhibiting at the event offers a powerful opportunity to connect with our core audience of agri-business leaders and technology innovators. The senior, strategic nature of the forum ensures a higher likelihood of engaging directly with key decision-makers—an advantage not typically found at larger, more generalist trade shows.

Partner with us

Aligning with Harvesting Innovation offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead the conversation, position your organisation at the heart of top-tier industry dialogue, and unlock meaningful networking and commercial opportunities across the value chain.

Agenda Highlights

From Science to Systems: Building a Resilient Future for Farming

How the UK can build resilient, sustainable agricultural systems that deliver for farmers, consumers, and the environment — through collaboration between science, policy, and practice.

Partnering for Impact – How Industry De-Risks Innovation in Agriculture

How research–industry collaboration can help turn innovation into impact and what makes farmers adopt innovation.

Funding the Transition: Economics for Sustainable Systems

To explore the financial mechanisms that enable farmers, cooperatives, and agri-businesses to implement new science-based, sustainable, resilient practices — linking science, practice, and business.

Future Crops & Inputs for Sustainable Production

Connecting cutting-edge science with practical applications for farmers, industry, and retailers.

Digital Agriculture and Data for Sustainable and Profitable Systems

The future of farming is data-driven — but success depends on turning information into insight.

From Project to Program: Making Regenerative Farming Scalable

Moving from isolated trials to scalable, farm-ready systems that are economically and operationally viable.

Industry Consultation – Shaping Rothamsted’s Next Chapter in Agricultural Science

What scientific research needs to take on to move the industry and businesses forward and enable support for the UK transition.

                             

Benefits for Stakeholders

For Farmers:

  • A platform for their voices
  • Access to innovations, buyers, and policymakers

For Industry and Sponsors:

  • Direct engagement with farmers and cooperatives
  • Brand alignment with science and sustainability
  • Policy influence and innovation scouting

For Policymakers:

  • Neutral space to hear farmer and business concerns
  • Science-based insights to guide policy

For Rothamsted and Scientific Community:

  • Enhanced profile
  • Stronger industry ties and funding opportunities

Partnership Opportunities

Align your brand with science, sustainability, and innovation.

Partnering with Harvesting Innovation provides a distinctive platform to help shape industry dialogue, positioning your organisation at the forefront of strategic conversation while unlocking valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Get in touch with krista.friis@rothamstedenterprises.com to discuss further.