14 February 2024

Regenerative Agriculture: The Science, Economics and Practice

Organised by:

SCI's Agrisciences Group, RSC's Agricultural Sector Interest Group and BSSS (British Society of Soil Science)

SCI, London, UK

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

SCI invites you to join leading experts and change-makers to explore the potential of regenerative agriculture, a revolutionary approach to farming that goes beyond sustainability. It is a holistic system that enhances the health and vitality of the soil, promotes biodiversity, and restores natural ecosystems. By leveraging regenerative practices, we can rebuild degraded land, combat climate change, and produce nutritious food while protecting precious natural resources.

• Inspiring speakers who have been involved in implementing regenerative practices and transforming their landscape who will offer insights into the science, strategies, and benefits of regenerative agriculture.

• Information on practical techniques such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, agroforestry, and water management, including how to integrate these practices into farming operations.

• Updates on the latest research and innovations in regenerative agriculture including advances in soil health, agroecology, permaculture, and sustainable food systems.

Attendees

The event is intended to broker links between science, agriculture, and the food, nutrition and health industry, with a target audience of academics, students and early-career researchers across all these fields; stakeholders across the food chain including farmers, agricultural consultants and managers, food manufacturers and product developers, nutrition and health consultants and professionals, marketing and retailers; policy-makers; and consumers and public who are seeking evidence-based information around regenerative farming. This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of regenerative agriculture and connect with a diverse community of farmers, scientists, policymakers, and enthusiasts.

Call for Posters

Contributions are invited from early-stage researchers and PhD students. The objective for the competition is to identify posters which best explain the outcomes of the research, and also in the context of the potential application of the results by the industry and consumers. There will be voucher prizes of £100 for 1^st place and £50 for 2^nd place. An abstract of maximum 250 words (250 words does not include author names, affiliations, references or figure captions) indicating title, authors, institution included with the Poster, should be sent to conferences@soci.org by Monday 29 January 2024 with the subject line “Regenerative Agriculture event - poster submission”

The 1^st place winner will be additionally awarded with the opportunity to publish their poster in JSFA as well as JSFA Reports.

Programme

Wednesday 14 February 2024

10:00: Registration and refreshments
10:30: Introduction and welcome
Daniel Evans, Cranfield University and British Society of Soil Science

Session 1: Science

10:50: Soil organic matter: the key to regenerative agriculture
Anne Bhogal, ADAS
11:10: How regenerative agriculture links biodiversity and food production
Kirstie Speed, CLM
11:30: Relevance of livestock and farming for a Better Climate
Poppy Frater, SAC Consulting
11:50: Panel discussion
12:05: Refreshment break

Session 2: Economics

12:30: Regenerative agriculture: regenerative thinking
Louise Manning, University of Lincoln
12:50: How to cool the planet by 1%
Simon Evill, Pelican Ag
13:10: The Economics of Regenerative Agriculture – 5 years of benchmarking against conventional systems
Gary Markham, Land Family Business (LFB)
13:30: Panel discussion
13:45: Lunch

Session 3: Practice

14:30: Long term result from Syngenta’s European Conservation Agriculture project
Max Newbert, Syngenta
14:50: How regenerative agriculture practices can reduce pest pressure and promote biocontrol: an oilseed rape exemplar
Samantha Cook, Rothamsted Research
15:10: Working with Mother Nature
John Cherry, Groundswell Agriculture Ltd
15:30: Panel discussion
15:45: Networking reception
16:30: Conference close

Exhibition and sponsorship

For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Fees

Early bird - ends Wednesday 31 January
SCI/RSC/BSSS* Member- £90
Non-member - £145
SCI/RSC/BSSS* Student Member - £40

After early bird
SCI/RSC/BSSS* Member - £140
Non-member - £195
SCI/RSC/BSSS* Student Member - £70

* RSC members should enter the Event discount code EJRPEST670, * BSSS members should enter the Event discount code EJBPEST670 and select “Guest Member” under the section Member type. Delegates will be contacted for their RSC/BSSS membership number after successful registration.

*RSC student members should enter the Event discount code EJRPEST670S, * BSSS student members should enter the Event discount code EJBPEST670S and select “Guest Member” under the section Member type. Delegates will be contacted for their RSC/BSSS membership number after successful registration.

All registrations will automatically receive a confirmation within 24 hours of registering for the event. Should you not receive written confirmation of your booking, please email conferences@soci.org.

Become an SCI Member and save on this and future events

See Membership Options

Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

Partners

Exhibitors

Organising committee

Mark Botting, Fruit Advisory Services
David Cameron, De Sangosse
Daniel Evans, Cranfield and British Society of Soil Science
James Garratt, Enviresearch
Peter Reineck, SCI Agrisciences and Energy Groups
David Withall, Rothamsted