Theatre 3 Sponsored by Sykes Cottages
Wednesday 7th November
Thursday 8th November
11.00 - 11.30
Theatre3
Wednesday
Mark Nicol - Parsons Containers LTD.
Using Shipping Containers in a Diverse Farm Business
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’ 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.
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11.45 - 12.15
Theatre3
Wednesday
Dr Evangelos Petropoulos - Premier Tech Aqua UK
Sustainable waste water conversion to energy using specialised inocula
A growing demand for energy and concern over high CO2 emissions prompted a search for alternatives to conventional, aerobic wastewater treatment processes. This session will discuss how anaerobic, low-temperature wastewater treatment can be used to reduce energy consumption and provide a viable alternative to applied aerobic systems. Examining lab-based and field examples it will highlight the significance of this work and the potential benefits to the rural community, in particular to the impacts of low temperature on the process.
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12.30 - 13.00
Theatre3
Wednesday
Shelley D’Arcy - Sykes Holiday Cottages
Diversify your farm and maximise your income by holiday letting
Farm holidays have never been more in demand and we’re here to discuss how you can take advantage of this to maximise your income. We’ll cover how you can successfully diversify into holiday letting and offer guests an immersive farm experience. Whether you’re thinking of converting a barn, adding a yurt, or whether you’re already running a holiday let, we’ll offer expert advice and tips with questions at the end.
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13.15 - 13.45
Theatre3
Wednesday
Debbie North - Terrainhopper
The Climb – Accessing the Purple Pound
For people with disabilities to have equal opportunities they must be able to make the same sort of choices as the rest of the community in seeing varied landscapes, getting into different environments and gaining diverse experiences. Debbie talks about her experiences of accessing the countryside in a wheelchair and how businesses could move forward I providing an inclusive countryside experience for all.
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14.00 - 14.30
Theatre3
Wednesday
Nigel Padbury - Premium Crops
Grow Products for Profit - Not Just Commodities
Why should anyone compromise with something that ‘comes close but doesn’t quite’ meet their needs? People pay more for products that satisfy their requirements, so why do arable farmers persist in growing commodity crops for the ‘general’ market? This seminar explores a range of speciality arable crops that meet specific end user demands and will enable farmers to achieve Premium prices.
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14.45 - 15.15
Theatre3
Wednesday
Cath Anthony & Louise Newton - Bidwells
Diversification - Breathing life and value into rural places and spaces
Maximising the capital value and net income generation of your farm, estate or holding is often a key objective for rural businesses. This can usually be achieved through utilising existing assets and realising the potential of your property through appropriate diversification schemes. We will talk through projects where we have obtained challenging and unusual planning consents, adding value for owners and creating alternative means of income, leading the development or diversification from inception to completion.
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15.30 - 16.00
Theatre3
Wednesday
Debbie Queen & Nikki Cherry - William Scott Abbott Trust at Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre
There was this one time, at Farm Camp...
Sacrewell Farm has operated as a successful farm park for nearly 40 years, but when the charitable trust decided to re-focus on their agricultural education mission, we knew we had to go beyond a few posters of pigs and cows in the barns. By combining the ag-ed mission with getting children and families outdoors, we created a unique and fun way of telling our story to new audiences.
