Nuffield Farming Scholars: South West Conference 2026
Four 2025 Cornwall and Devon Nuffield Farming Scholars share actionable global research, practical innovation, and strategies for the future of British agriculture.
Event Overview & Quick Details
- Date: Thursday, 26th November 2026
- Location: Cornish Camels, Rosuick Farm, St. Martin, Helston, TR12 6DZ
- Ticket Price: £15.00 (includes Gear Farm pasty and all booking fees)
- Capacity: Strictly limited to 150 tickets
- Charity: All event profits are donated to Farm Cornwall
Evening Schedule
| Time | Agenda |
| 17:00 | Doors & Bar Open – Arrive early, grab a drink, and have a chat |
| 18:00 | Gear Farm Pasties Served |
| 19:00 | Scholar Presentations, Panel Q&A & Discussion |
Speaker Programme & Talk Topics
1. Dave Oates (Cornwall)
Stacking Land Uses: Can Farms Produce More From Every Hectare?
Exploring how integrating multiple land uses, including agrivoltaics, diverse cropping rotations for soil health, and high-nutrient food production can stack enterprise value on the same footprint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrl3kzgu8eI&t
https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/gb/2026/stacking-land-uses-business-and-environmental-sustainability
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UNc3g2PoLtqJ6uyvqsuPb?si=a2f721e3cf7b419e
2. Peter Green (Cornwall)
Unlocking Behavioural Change in UK Agriculture
Addressing why farm businesses struggle with change and presenting actionable frameworks, including the 'Five Foundations' and 'Bow-Tie Concept', to build a deliberate habit of adaptation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbac2aXvMFs
https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/gb/2026/unlocking-behavioural-change-uk-agriculture-why-uk-farm-businesses-struggle-change
3. Edward Fane Trefusis (Devon)
Managing Risk in a Changing Environment
Drawing on experience in global commodity trading and estate management to share strategies for anticipating market volatility, utilising the triple bottom line, and building long-term business resilience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wuoP-XL9zU
https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/gb/2026/how-can-we-manage-risk-changing-environment
4. Stuart Oates (Cornwall)
Fossil-Free Farming: Can We Remove Fossil Fuels from Global Agriculture?
Examining global zero-fossil fuel innovations, from AI laser weeding and biological crop protection to electric machinery and on-farm renewable energy capture, that build true energy and food sovereignty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_H2t8k0DhA&t
https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/reports/gb/2026/fossil-free-farming-can-we-remove-fossil-fuels-all-their-forms-global-agriculture
About Nuffield Farming Scholarships & Farm Cornwall
- Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust: Nuffield awards life-changing scholarships to individuals in UK agriculture, horticulture, and rural industries to travel the world, research cutting-edge farming practices, and bring transformative insights back to the industry.
- Farm Cornwall: A dedicated local charity supporting farmers and rural families across Cornwall with practical advice, financial guidance, succession support, and mental health resources during challenging times.
Ticket Information & FAQs
- What does the £15 ticket include? Admission to the speaker talks and panel discussion, a fresh Gear Farm pasty, and all ticket holder booking fees.
- Is there a bar on site? Yes, the bar opens at 17:00.
- Dietary Requirements: Please specify any dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free pasty options) at checkout.
- Ticket Availability: Limited to 150 seats. Early booking is strongly recommended, as tickets will not be available at the door once sold out.
Location
Cornish Camels, TR126DZ