OFC Blog
International farmers share their experience on the front line of climate change
In the lead up to COP26, the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) welcomed an international panel and audience at its recent Bitesize webinar ‘Farming on the Frontline of Climate…
Read MoreIt’s time to return to Oxford.
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has launched its programme for the 2022 event which will return to the Examination Halls at Oxford University in…
Read MoreReturn of Breaking Barriers Scholarship
Diversity of thought, experience, ideas and people will result in an agricultural industry that is rich and dynamic – but we must ensure that there…
Read MoreAre family farms fit for the future?
Examining whether family farms are fit for the future, panellists at the recent Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Bitesize webinar on Thursday 5 August…
Read MoreGene editing creates potential to protect the nation’s environment, pollinators and wildlife
The following press release was issued by Defra ahead of Environment Secretary George Eustice speaking during the OFC21 Politics Session. PRESS…
Read MoreMeet the Director: Andrew Pitts
We caught up with OFC Director Andrew Pitts who is in his final year of a three-year term and will chair the December #OFCBitesize webinar. Tell us…
Read MoreSPECIAL OFC Bitesize in partnership with Defra
Environment Secretary George Eustice MP to set out roadmap for the transformation of farm support, live from #OFCBitesize on Monday (30 Nov). WATCH…
Read MoreApplications open for OFC Directors, 2023 to 2025
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is a charity and a limited company. The conference itself, which runs in early…
Read MoreGovernment joins OFC to unveil path to sustainable farming from 2021
The Oxford Farming Conference #OFCBitesize has hosted Environment Secretary George Eustice today, as he annouced a roadmap for the future of farm…
Read MoreOxford Farming Conference strengthens its board
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has appointed four new Directors for a three-year term running from the 2022 to the 2024 conference. The…
Read MorePODCAST: Dairy farming, the future of OFC and going digital for 2021
This month Anna Hill found out what makes OFC Chairman Sally Williams tick and how her vision for the next year will bring a new flavour to the OFC…
Read MoreOxford Farming Conference is set to Inspire with a new bursary programme.
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) will deliver an exciting new programme for individuals who demonstrate leadership potential and have never…
Read MoreNew team at the top
Pictured: Barbara Bray, Food Safety Consultant and Nutritionist We are delighted to announce that three new directors and a new chairman have been…
Read MoreMeet the 2020 OFC Emerging Leaders
Twenty-nine young leaders from across the UK have been selected to join the Oxford Farming Conference’s (OFC) 2020 Emerging Leaders Programme. Picked…
Read MoreOxford Farming Conference helping break down barriers
This year’s crop of Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholars are better equipped to ensure and promote the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the…
Read MoreReturn of Oxford Farming Conference Breaking Barriers Scholarship
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), in partnership with McDonald’s UK, is delighted to announce the return of the successful Breaking Barriers…
Read MoreApply for the OFC Breaking Barriers Scholarship
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has teamed up with McDonald’s UK to encourage diversity and inclusion in farming through the launch of a new…
Read MoreSurvival is self-success in the farming world
Non Thorne, who studied Agriculture with Business Studies at Aberystwyth University, attended the OFC for the first time in 2020. Sponsored by the…
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