North Lincolnshire: Building resilient arable systems – soil, roots and the bottom line

Join The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and AHDB for this event which will be addressing the economic realities of modern arable farming and the essential contractor and landmanager relationship.

The meeting will start at Carrholme House, Gander Farm, followed by a farm walk with the host farmer.

With input costs fluctuating and extreme weather events increasing, relying on high-input models poses a growing threat to business viability. This half-day event explores how low-input agronomy, whole-farm systems, and practical adaptations can protect farm margins, demonstrating how stepping down inputs can improve bottom-line profitability without sacrificing yield.

What to expect?

• Farmer experiences
• Contractor perspectives
• Independent AHDB insights

Speakers:

• Martin Lines, arable farmer and contractor
• Lottie Alves, NFFN country manager
• Nim Kibbler, NFFN country manager
• AHDB specialists

The day offers a transparent, peer-to-peer space to challenge business as usual and navigate agricultural transition with others. Please dress appropriately for the farm walk.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Olivia McDonagh
Knowledge Exchange Manager – Cereals & Oilseeds

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds