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The UK’s leading platform for agricultural dialogue and insight

08 JAN 2025 | Oxford Farming Conference, The Examination Schools, 75 – 81 The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG

2025-01-08 09:00:00

Event details

Question the speakers

Fantastic opportunity to put your questions forward and hear what the speakers have to say.

Regional LIVE debates

Policy makers and influential figures will discuss key agricultural topics and current affairs relevant to your region.

Networking opportunity

Engage with industry peers and leaders, share insights, and build valuable connections during the event.

Evening drinks reception

Unwind and continue conversations at our evening drinks reception, fostering further networking opportunities.

Farmers Weekly Question Time

Farmers Weekly Question Time gives farmers the opportunity to speak directly with top politicians and industry leaders on issues affecting UK agriculture.

Farmers face huge challenges, such as rising input costs, volatile markets, unpredictable weather and declining support payments.

Question Time will give farmers a voice to raise these topics with the panel. The four events will be filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Each debate will be covered in Farmers Weekly and FWi, with features, podcasts, and on-demand video.

Running order for all Question Time events:

  • Registration: 17:30
  • Live Question Time: 18:00 - 19:15
  • Drinks reception: from 19:15

JANUARY
8

OFC

The Examination Schools,
75 – 81 The High Street,
Oxford,
OX1 4BG
FEBRUARY
20

Plumpton College

Plumpton College,
Ditchling Road,
Plumpton,
BN7 3AE
Apply now

Apply now for a place at any of the upcoming events

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Upcoming events

JANUARY
8

OFC

The Examination Schools,
75 – 81 The High Street,
Oxford,
OX1 4BG
FEBRUARY
20

Plumpton College

Plumpton College,
Ditchling Road,
Plumpton,
BN7 3AE
Apply now

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Railway Road,
Harrogate,
HG2 8NZ
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Welsh Winter Fair

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Llanelwedd
Builth Wells
LD2 3SY
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Newcastle University Campus

Newcastle University,
Agriculture Building
King's Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LB
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Royal Agricultural University Campus

Royal Agricultural University,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
GL7 6JS
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John Innes Centre

Norwich Research Park,
Norwich,
NR4 7UH
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SRUC Oatridge Campus

SRUC Oatridge,
Ecclesmachan,
Broxburn,
West Lothian,
EH52 6NH
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Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University Campus,
Edgmond,
Newport,
Shropshire,
TF10 8NB
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Rothamsted Research

Rothamsted Research
West Common
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2JQ
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Harper Adams

Harper Adams University
Regional Foods lecture theatre
Edgmond
Newport
TF10 8NB
Event details

Regional sponsor

Lantra - Sponsor Question Time Northern Ireland

Lantra helps the land-based and environment industries meet their skills needs. In a sector which is dominated by small and micro businesses, we work in partnership with employers, industry bodies and other educational providers to:

  • Understand industry skills and workforce needs through research and insight
  • Attract, develop, and retain a diverse and competent workforce
  • Train people to work safely, productively, and sustainably
  • Encourage and support a commitment to lifelong learning

Lantra promotes land-based careers and continuing education to diverse audiences and is committed to developing approaches to bring in new entrants and address the acute labour shortages in agriculture.

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Become a sponsor

Farmers Weekly Question Time is a flagship, live event where farmers have the opportunity to speak directly with industry experts on the issues affecting UK agriculture - today, and in the future. Now in its third series, Question Time has established itself as a key event in the farming calendar. Held in some of the nation’s agricultural hotspots, past events have featured experts such as Rt Hon Mark Spencer, Victoria Vyvyan, and Robbie Moore. In 2024/2025, we will continue to tour key venues, including Harper Adams University, the Oxford Farming Conference, and Plumpton College, with panelists to be announced soon.

Supporting Question Time can give your brand visibility from a trusted, dedicated audience, the ability to participate in meaningful conversations that play a role in shaping the future, and opportunities for networking; where you can share your organisation's initiatives and vision.

Position your organisation at the forefront of the conversation.

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FAQ's

How do I submit a question to the panel?

You can submit a question whilst filling out the registration form. However, we cannot guarantee that your question will be asked as our panel selects the questions prior to the event. At the venue, you will have the opportunity to ask a question live.

If I am not able to attend can someone go in my place?

Yes, but you need to inform us at least 24 hours before.

How do you select panel members?

We aim to select a panel of influential figures within the agricultural industry who have a broad range of views, knowledge, and experience. Where possible we try and select panellists who are relevant to the area in which the event is taking place.

How do you select audience?

To make the audience diverse and to ensure a range of different views and opinions are reflected, we try to select audience members of varying age groups and occupations. The successful audience members will be contacted by a member of the Farmers Weekly team and asked to provide two questions for the panel.

Will there be a drinks reception?

Following the event, there will be an evening drinks reception where canapes and light refreshments will be provided.

Is the event free to attend?

Yes, the event is free to attend, however you do need to apply to be a member of the audience.