Welcome to the #NFU25 Conference

FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

25 February 2025

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Welcome to NFU Conference 2025

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Industry leaders and creative minds come together to shape the future of farming.

Industry leaders and creative minds come together to shape the future of farming.

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A meeting point for those who want to make the most of their farming business.

A meeting point for those who want to make the most of their farming business.

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We have a packed day of sessions featuring industry and political heavyweights.

We have a packed day of sessions featuring industry and political heavyweights.

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Bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of farming in all its forms.

Bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of farming in all its forms.

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Keep up to date with NFU news and views with the NFU App.

Keep up to date with NFU news and views with the NFU App.

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What can you expect from NFU Conference this year?

NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives you a taste of we’ll be covering in our ‘Foundations for the Future’ programme.

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

Welcome to this year’s NFU Conference, a pivotal gathering in the farming calendar that brings together farmers and growers, politicians and policymakers, and key industry stakeholders.

This year, after 12 months of momentous change for farming, the NFU Conference returns to Westminster for the first time in over two decades.

At this critical time, it seems right that we are meeting where so many important decisions impacting the future of farming families across the United Kingdom are taken.

Our Conference this year focuses on what farmers and growers need to build a confident and forward looking sector and, after the last six months, rebuilding trust.

Our sessions will focus on the foundations needed for growth: growth in investment, growth in exports, growth in technology and R&D.

We are excited to welcome leaders in their respective fields, offering insights that will inspire and motivate us to adopt new ideas and approaches in our farming practices.

The clear message for all is that farmers and growers are ready to embrace the changes needed for growth – but are politicians, regulators and the supply chain ready to change and adopt ways of working that support a thriving food and farming sector?

Read the rest of Tom’s look ahead.

Essential on the day information

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Registration

The conference registration desks are situated on the ground floor in the main reception area where NFU staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have during conference.

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Conference badge

For your security, please ensure that you wear your delegate badge at all times inside the conference areas.

Your delegate badge also contains the QR code that you’ll need if you want to ask questions at conference, on the day.

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We want to know what you think

A link to our conference evaluation form will be emailed to you after the event – please take some time to complete the survey for your chance to win a £50 Marks & Spencer voucher.

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Refreshments

Coffees, teas, breakfast and lunch will be provided on Levels 1 and 2.

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Sponsors

A number of our conference sponsors and exhibitors have display stands situated on Levels 1 and 2 and they look forward to meeting you to discuss products and services that can help you run your farming business.

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Cloakroom

Cloakroom facilities are available on the ground floor.

Coats and baggage will only be accepted from those displaying a conference registration badge.

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QEII Conference Centre

QEII Conference Centre

The QEII Centre is central London’s largest dedicated conference and exhibition space, set in a prime location in the heart of Westminster.

NFU Conference will take place across three floors:

  • The Ground floor for registration and the main Conference sessions.
QEII - Ground floor plan

QEII - Ground floor plan

QEII - Ground floor plan

  • Levels 1 and 2 for catering and exhibition stands.
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QEII - level 1

QEII - level 1

QEII - Level 2

QEII - Level 2

QEII - Level 2

All floors can be accessed via stairs or by lift, and staff will be happy to help with any venue navigation on the day.

Your NFU member services

Whether you’re looking to improve energy efficiently, manage your workforce or navigate the planning process for business improvements, we’re here to support your business every step of the way.

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NFU Energy

The farm energy experts: contracts, audits, renewables, and compliance services.

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Your workforce, our expertise

NFU Planning

Experts in planning, including rural, renewables, and more.

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The NFU teams can give you expert guidance, tailored solutions and exclusive member rates that will help meet the needs of your business.

We’re here to help your agricultural business thrive.

NFU App

The NFU app will help you get the most out of your day here at the QEII.

You’ll find:

  • the programme
  • who’s speaking
  • coverage of the sessions.

Don’t forget

Turn on app notifications to get alerts about key conference moments.

Social Media

You can share our conference content too! Make sure to use our #NFU25 hashtag and let’s get NFU Conference 2025 trending on social media.

Watch live

Watch again – don’t miss a thing

We'll be adding subtitled versions of the recorded sessions in the Watch again timeline and full reports of what was said at the conference fringe events and on the day.

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Thank you to our conference partners and sponsors

ABP
Addington Fund
ASDA
CO-OP
Defra
Farm Africa
Forestry commission
Frontier
Genus
HSBC UK
Landmark systems
NFU Mutual |Insurance | Pensions | Investments
NFU Legal Services
Morrisons
NFU Energy
NFU Planning
Lidl
M&S Food
Pilgrim's Europe

NFU Employment Service

RABI the farmers charity
Red tractor | Certified standards
Rural Payments Agency
FCN | The Farming Community Network
TIAH | The institute for agriculture and horticulture

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