Learn the latest schemes and practical tips
Network with fellow farmers to share experiences and ideas
Opportunity to gain 6 BASiS CPD points
Explore methods of innovation in farming
Observe practical demonstrations
Transition Live 2025
Transition Live is our flagship event to help secure a sustainable future for your farm business – both financially and environmentally.
We are bringing together farmers, policymakers and key industry experts for a day of knowledge-exchange, collaboration and networking.
Delegates will join hundreds of like-minded visitors for a packed seminar programme focusing on three key topic areas:
- Food production – get the best from your soil – economically & agronomically
- Environment – generate more revenue, from natural capital to carbon sequestration
- Business – optimise your business margins, by focusing on inputs and outputs
The day will comprise of a mixture of short TED-style talks and in-depth panel discussions, with a special focus on innovation.
Speakers will include farmers, researchers, policy leaders and industry specialists.
There will also be the chance to have a look at some practical elements of the venue with a tour of the farm.
2024 attendee
An excellent day. Very thought provoking, I look forward to 2025's event and plan to bring some customers as well
Andrew Meredith, editor of Farmers Weekly
Farmers attending Transition Live will find a wide variety of experts with time to talk as well as a brilliant range of speakers to help unpick the latest information on every aspect of new schemes, new ideas and new ways to earn money.
2024 attendee
“Really good day, interesting well-structured sessions, helpful staff, and nice overall set-up”
Jonathan Armitage – head of farming, Strutt & Parker
“There are some big changes ahead for most people in the farming community. Transition Live will provide a valuable opportunity to seek advice, share experiences and learn from a wide range of other farmers and specialist experts to help guide your business through some of the difficult decisions ahead.”
Thomas Gent, Agreena
“Transition Live is uniting the key players across our industry so that we can understand how the different aspects of sustainable farming can be brought together to build business resilience”.
Agenda
Food production
10:30 - How to add value to what you already produce
How a farming couple are generating an income from the untapped potential of British wool – with Maria Benjamin
11:45 - Innovative approaches to food production
How being part of the Bofin on-farm trials is helping the adoption of new technologies – Anna Pearce
14:45 - Upland farming
How farming and the environment go hand in hand in the uplands – with farmer speaker TBC
16:00 - Sustainable livestock systems
How incentives are boosting sustainability on a family-run dairy business – with farmer speaker Ellie Lovell
Environment
16:00 - Innovative ways of driving value from data
Visit the Innovation Hub at Transition Live
Innovation is at the heart of the future of farming, and at Transition Live, we’re providing a platform to bring these ideas into action.
In partnership with:
Venue
University of Leeds Farm
The Hangar,Spen Common Lane,
Tadcaster
LS24 9NT
Located just off the A1(M).
Take exit 44 onto the A64 exit to Leeds.
At Bramham Xrads, take the fourth exit onto Paradise Way.
Take a right onto Spen Common Lane and pass the green gates that enter onto Spen Farm visitor centre.
Continue up the road and take the first right at the Transition Live sign where a parking attendant will direct you to a space.
From the parking area there is a two-minute walk to the event directly across the road. Sensible shoes for the walk across the field is advised.
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Public Transport
The closest train station is York which is a 30-minute taxi ride from Spen Farm.
The closest bus station is Becca Lodge, services by 840 Coostliner and 843 Coastliner buses. This is a 20-minute walk from the event.
Disabled Access
There will be disabled car parking spaces available upon request.
Most areas of the show are on gravel or concrete ground suitable for wheelchair access. The exhibition area will be on grass with no designated wheelchair walkways.
Meet our exhibitors at Transition Live:
At Transition Live, you can connect with industry experts and organisations to support you to secure a sustainable future for your farm business. They will be exhibiting at Transition Live, find out more about them by clicking on the logos below.
Troo
University of Leeds
Book a stand
Farmers Weekly’s Transition Live returns for 2025, bringing together farmers, industry experts and the supply chain to share best practice.
Talks and panel discussions will look at all aspects of sustainable farming, from carbon benchmarking to improving margins in food production and reducing business risk.
This is your company’s opportunity to be at the centre of the most important conversation in UK agriculture, supporting farmers and landowners to make the most of the latest schemes and take advantage of new income streams.
We have new stand and sponsorship opportunities, a new location for 2025, and a fresh agenda, plus the opportunity to see practical initiatives in action on a tour of Leeds University Farm.
FAQs
Yes, but you need to inform us at least 24 hours before.
We aim to select a panel of influential figures within the agricultural industry who have a broad range of views, knowledge, and experience.
There will be stalls providing food, drinks and refreshments throughout the day.
Based on availability, places can be offered. However, the farm walk tours are incredibly popular, and we do recommend registering prior to the event.
Contact us
If you have any further questions, please contact us at transitionlive@markallengroup.com
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