The next Low Carbon Agriculture Show will take place on February 7 – 8, 2023 at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh, Kenilworth
With a renewed food strategy issued by the government, pledging to increase support for domestic production, farmers are being encouraged to produce high-quality, climate-friendly food while protecting and enhancing the environment.
Alongside this, the British Energy Security Strategy issued early this year, pledges to develop an energy system that is much more self-sufficient, stating that by 2030, 95% of British electricity could be low carbon, and by 2035, the UK will have decarbonised its energy system, subject to security of supply.
Event director, David Jacobmeyer, said:
“Energy and input costs continue to rise and focussing on the question of food or fuel is not helpful.
“The big challenge is how we sustainably increase the demands for food, ensure energy security in the UK and look after our water, soil and air quality.”
Held in partnership with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), the Low Carbon Agriculture show incorporates four expos including: ‘Environmental Business Expo’, ‘Farm Technology Expo’, ‘Energy Now Expo’ and ‘Low Emission Vehicles Expo.’
The Low Carbon Agriculture Show will feature multi-streamed conference, workshops, an exhibition, test drives of low emission vehicles and machinery and demonstrations of the latest innovations in agri-tech.
NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw, said:
“The NFU is a proud partner of the show which is rapidly becoming a central event for low carbon farming.
“At a time when food and energy security are rightly high on everyone’s minds, the show provides targeted support for producing climate-friendly food, energy and fibre.
“There is a wealth of practical advice from experts on energy, environment, agri-tech and low emissions vehicles.
“It is an ideal opportunity for farmers to come together to explore opportunities and build resilient businesses.”
CLA director general, Sarah Hendry, said:
“The CLA is pleased once again to be supporting the Low Carbon Agriculture Show.
“This event gathers the most dynamic rural businesses from across the sector, where landowners and industry experts work to tackle the greatest societal challenge, we are facing globally.
“The CLA and our members are working hard to deliver a sustainable, low carbon and diverse rural economy for the future, as we continue on the road to be world leaders in reaching Net Zero.”
