The event for all things crop production returns on 28-29 November at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Here’s how you can meet the NFU at the event.
Visitors can discuss techniques with like-minded farmers and a wide range of relevant exhibitors, in order to benchmarking their businesses and find new ways to ensure profitability.
The show also features a sprayer demo area and an agritech Farm Innovation zone .
Croptec is free to attend but visitors must pre-register here.
The NFU at CropTec - Stand 1.79 in Hall 1
Come and meet members of the NFU crops board, plus specialist staff including Chief Crops Adviser Jack Watts, Crops Adviser Chloe Lockhart, BPS Advisers Richard Wordsworth and Anna Logan, plus Senior Plant Health Adviser Emma Hamer.
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Event timings/location
Wednesday 28 November, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday 29 November, 8.30am – 4.30pm
East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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