A farming conference sowing the seeds of a healthy future for the industry is being held in Jersey next month.
The Jersey Farming Conference, held at La Mare Wine Estate and online next Thursday 5 November, invites all businesses and individuals with an interest in the rural economy.
John Garton, head of Farm Jersey, said: “This year’s conference is an opportunity for farmers, industry leaders and government to celebrate recent successes, share knowledge and explore how we can continue to work to build a productive, resilient and sustainable agricultural sector for future generations.”
Jersey’s farming industry is optimistic at the moment. Recent investment, innovation and island farmer’s entrepeneurialism has increased profits and diversified production while creating new opportunities for the rural economy.
The conference will see farmers share what they’ve learned. Their use of precision farming equipment and data-driven crop management, resilience building through water and soil management, and biodiversity improvements through regenerative farming practices.
The Jersey Farming Conference is organised by Farm Jersey with funding from the government. It is sponsored by Jersey Water, insurance specialists Hepburns and the locally sourced lunch is sponsored by Normans Agri-Garen.
The event is free, and attendance can be registered through its website.
