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Cultiv8, the East of England Agricultural Society’s membership group for young professionals in the Agri-Food industries, is delighted to release details about their forthcoming event, titled “Making a Success of…
The first Cultiv8 meeting of 2019 got off to a fantastic start with Jake Freestone speaking to the group at the Showground in Peterborough. I hadn’t met or heard Jake…
NEWS RELEASE Three Peterborough schools were given a hands-on breakfast experience during Kids Country’s Breakfast Week. From making pancakes and sausages to meeting a real life farmer, children at Braybrook…
NEWS RELEASE The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely, has been appointed as patron of the Marshal Papworth Trust, a charitable fund educate agricultural and horticultural students from developing…
The East of England Agricultural Society offices will be closed from 21st December to the 2nd January. Please call 01733 234451 to leave a message or email us at info@eastofengland.org.uk…
NEWS RELEASE 5th December 2018 Newcomers and top quality lead the way at this year’s Winter Stock Festival This year’s East of England Winter Stock Festival, Peterborough, which took place…
NEWS RELEASE 26th November 2018 A soup-er challenge heats up the East of England Showground this winter Things are heating up for 4 schools through to the final of this…
Peterborough Dinner 2018 Date 15th November 2018 Time 7PM arrival to be seated at 7.30pm Venue The Cambridge Suite, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE (please use PE2 6HE…
NEWS RELEASE 14th August 2018 Decision Makers, Ground Breakers and Risk Takers take centre stage at this year’s EoEFC The East of England Farming Conference is excited to announce a…
The East of England Agricultural Society is supporting UK Power Networks Be Bright, Stay Safe Campaign. Please take the time to have a read through the Look out, Look up…
What a fantastic day! 5000 children on site to learn about all things food, farming and the countryside. Take a look at our video to find out more about what…
Agricultural graduates set to change lives through sustainable farming Fifteen graduates from the Marshal Papworth Fund scholarship programme are heading home at the end of their studies in the UK,…
The East of England Agricultural Society’s Food and Farming Day (29 June) is set to celebrate the arrival of the 35,000th child to have taken part in its Kids Country…
Six members of Cultiv8 have embarked on the process of benchmarking their farm businesses with the help of the AHDB’s Teresa Meadows and Holly Howsam. Far from being the rather…
Despite the much publicised need for more people and a wealth of exciting opportunities for young people thinking of a career in the agricultural industry, food and farming still has…
A new chairman has been appointed for the East of England Farming Conference. Local farmer and founder of FaceTime a Farmer, Tom Martin, was confirmed in post by outgoing chairman,…
Exciting developments are underway for Soil Health in the UK and the East of England Agricultural Society is delighted to be working and supporting this new initiative launched today at…
Booking Form Cultiv8 are crossing the Eastern border into Norfolk on the 20th June. Join us for a tour of the new innovative dairy unit at Houghton Hall, run by…
It is with great disappointment that the East of England Agricultural Society have made the decision to cancel the Farms Competition section of the Farm and Rural Business Awards for…
The East of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the opening of the RASC conference bursary applications. This year the East of England Agricultural Society has openings for two…
The East of England Agricultural Society is delighted to be offering the RASC conference Bursary again for the 2018 conference. This year the event is to take place in Edmonton,…
The East of England Agricultural Society, the charity and owner of the East of England Arena and Events Centre, has launched its campaign to find an organiser and partner for…
The East of England Agricultural Society had the chance to interview Peter Kendall before his stint as guest speaker at the 2018 Shuttleworth Lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y-cqyAm-eA
Hot debate grabbed the attention of the guests at last night’s East of England Shuttleworth Lecture when well known and respected guest speaker Sir Peter Kendall took to the mic.…
Written by Claire Wirght, Cultiv8 Member One of the best bits about being a member of Cultiv8 is the chance to get out and about to visit inspiring rural businesses.…
The East of England Agricultural Society is proud to be supporting the Agri-Food section of Mission Possible, a careers event run by The Skills Service at the East of England…
We are delighted to be welcoming Sir Peter Kendall as guest speaker for this years Shuttleworth Lecture, the event is free to attend and open to all. To book your…
We have 2 core events for our members this month, a tour of Saxby’s Cider at Farndish and members are also invited to the Shuttleworth Lecture, with guest speaker Sir…
Eulogy to Roy Bird
Get the 1st November in your diary for the 2018 East of England Farming Conference! Take a look at our highlights video from the 2017 Farming Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpfImvNRaGo&t=14s
Following the sad news that Mr Roy Bird MBE passed away last week, please see the details of his funeral below. 15th February 2018 @ 11am The service is to…
News release January 2018 Entries now open for Royal Handwriting Awards The East of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s Handwriting…
The Society was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Roy Bird MBE. Roy’s connection with the Society spans decades, firstly as its Secretary and latterly as a…
Cultiv8 managed to squeeze a lot into 2017, here is a recap of what we got up to throughout the year. We kicked off the year with the Inaugural Cultiv8…
Please note: The forward parking for Members at LAMMA next week is now fully booked. Those that have booked already will be sent a pass in the post. Please enter…
To book your tickets for the 2018 Cultiv8 ball CLICK HERE This event is not just restricted to Cultiv8 members, all are welcome to attend.
PRESS RELEASE 18th October 2017 Red Tractor and BASIS add to East of England Conference Andrew Blenkiron, vice-chairman of Red Tractor, is the latest speaker to be added to…
As well as the events mentioned above, we are also offering a place for one Cultiv8 member to attend the Oxford Farming Conference. While on the subject of conferences, the…
Our second confirmed East of England Farming Conference Speaker is Peter Melchett, Organic farmer and Policy Director of the Soil Association. Peter Melchett has been Policy Director of the…
Entries are now open as the Winter Stock Festival schedules are released online! Visit www.winterstockfestival.co.uk/exhibitors to take a look at the Schedule and download the entry forms. Hard copies will arrive back…
We are pleased to announce Minette Batters as a speaker at the East of England Farming Conference on the 2nd November. Minette will be speaking in Section 1: Science People…
With the return of the Great British Bake off to our television screens this evening, we hope you will be feeling inspired to enter the WI Open Baking Competition that…
Have a look at our video summarising the 2017 Food & Farming Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nib6kxiNug&feature=youtu.be
2nd August 2017 Returning for its tenth year, the 2017 East of England Winter Stock Festival will take place on a new date of Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December.…
PRESS RELEASE 7th August 2017 Grow or Go! Farmers to get 2020 vision at East of England Conference Options for farmers to future proof and grow their businesses will be…
THE PETERBOROUGH Festival of Hunting WEDNESDAY 19TH JULY, EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND, PETERBOROUGH On Wednesday 19th July an enthusiastic crowd of over 7500 hunting and countryside supporters attended The Festival…
Equifest 9th-13th August Equifest celebrates its 10th year in 2017. The show has grown over the last 10 years and now over 10 000 riders and visitors from across the…
Just Dogs Live- 7th, 8th & 9th July Festival of Hunting- 19th July Free entry to the above events for members with a valid East of England Agricultural Society Membership…
Due to updates that are to be made to our membership system, Showbiz. We are having to take down our online membership and ticketing system on the 30/6/2017. Showbiz are…
Having been raised on a childhood diet of Crocodile Dundee films I snapped at the chance to visit a crocodile farm for the May Cultiv8 meeting. Unfortunately my vision of…
You are cordially invited to join us for the annual Northamptonshire Wine and Cheese evening Friday 16th June from 7pm The Loft Bar, Moulton College Tickets are £10 and can by purchased…
Follow Exhibitor J P Harrison on his journey from Tollerton, N. Yorkshire down to last years East of England Smithfield Festival to compete with his South Devon's in the…
WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE JOHN BISHOP! We are holding a competition to allow one lucky winner the chance to win two tickets to see the comedian John Bishop, on…
For our April meeting we were lucky enough to receive a talk from Stefan Gidlow of Cambridgeshire Countryside Watch and Sergeant Richard Jackson who heads up Cambridgeshire police forces, Rural…
Use the following link (https://goo.gl/FlTzgS) to book your place or contact Ruth at the Society on 01733 234451 or RTrolove@EastofEngland.org.uk
Following a successful reintroduction to the Society calendar last year, the Shuttleworth Lecture returned on the 20th March at Shuttleworth College. Our guest speaker for the evening was Professor…
The popular College Challenge competition held at the Winter Stock Festival (Formerly East of England Smithfield Festival) will be featured on the Farmers Country Showdown at 3.45pm on BBC One…
The first ever Cultiv8 Ball took place at the East of England Showground on the 18th of February. The theme was Best of British and the Atrium was adorned…
The ticket deadline for the Cultiv8 Best of British Ball is Friday 10th February. To book your tickets please click here or call 01733 234451. Please see the flyer below…
6 February 2017 PRESS RELEASE East of England Agricultural Society and Royal Smithfield Club agree to separate The East of England Agricultural Society and the Royal Smithfield Club have agreed…
Kitson & Sons Butchers poised to beef up Valentine’s Day Kitson & Sons Butchers is set to beef up this year’s Valentine’s celebrations by serving up meat from some of…
Kids Country are once again celebrating Breakfast Week by going into schools and teaching students the origins of their Breakfast, following the journey from farm to fork. Children at Bytham…
Please note, all departments at the Society will be closed from 23rd December and will resume again on the 3rd January.
Spalding Primary School children were taught a memorable lesson in road and farm safety this week, with the help of a shiny new £125,000 John Deere tractor. The Road Safety…
A popular countryside initiative which inspires thousands of eastern counties schoolchildren with vital messages from the world of food and farming has been given a big boost by Central England…
As we continue to enhance our activities an opportunity has opened up for a Membership and Communications Secretary to join the Society team to assist us in developing, delivering and…
Innovation and new technology within farming will feature at the 2016 East of England Farming Conference. The event, organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, is on Thursday 3…
Running for over 38 years the East of England Agricultural Society’s prestigious Queen Mothers handwriting competition remains steadfast in the 21st century. The competition supported by Cross pens invites schools…
Four leading figures from organisations including the Country Land and Business Association, Greenpeace, Tenant Farmers Association, and National Federation of Young Farmers, will profile post-Brexit opportunities within farming, at this…
PRESS RELEASE Second East of England Farming Conference looks to future opportunities. Challenges and opportunities for the future of farming will be the focus at the second East…
Schedules and Entry forms for the 2016 East of England Smithfield Festival are now available. www.eoesmithfield.co.uk/exhibitors The festival takes place on the 15th & 16th November 2016. Closing Date…
The 2016 East of England Smithfield Festival has announced the introduction of three new classes for this year’s event, to meet changing industry needs and to appeal to the…
The biennial Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference takes place this year from the 31st of October to the 4th of November in Singapore. The title for this, the…
Farm Business Awards Press Release 1/2/2016 The East of England Agricultural Society is pleased to announce that schedules for the 2016 Farm Business Awards are now available. The annual competition,…
Does your farm have what it takes to be crowned our Farm Business Awards 2015 Supreme Champion? Consider entering the Society’s Farm Business Awards sponsored by Openfield and Camgrain for…
CropTec is a brand new arable farming event focused on helping farmers develop profitable and sustainable farming. It will be held at the East of England Showground on the 19th…
East of England Agricultural Society invites Beaver and Cub groups to our ‘out of the classroom’ learning experience all about identifying our garden birds, building a bird box, making bird…
The East of England Showground was buzzing with the excitement of children getting muddy and planting vegetables at this year’s Grow Your Own Potatoes event. Over 350 children took part…
