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Sponsors
Principal Sponsors
Eden Search & Select
Principal Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
We’re proud to be the only specialist international executive search consultancy focused solely across the global food and farming landscape. We work with international and UK-based businesses of all shapes and sizes – from rapidly growing, private equity funded agritech companies to global corporations specialising in fresh, protein and plant-based produce, and food manufacturing. Regardless of the scale or scope of our clients’ work, we are committed to helping them shape their organisational structure and executive development. Whatever the company, our role is straightforward: to identify board-level, high calibre, leadership talent that can deliver sustained, profitable growth.
To found out more about the work we do, please contact David Buck, Director & Head of Agribusiness David.buck@edensearch.co.uk or Andy Ross, Associate Director andy@edensearch.co.uk or visit our website www.edensearch.co.uk.
- http://www.edensearch.co.uk
- Twitter: @EdenSearch
Fendt
Principal Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Fendt is not just a name, Fendt is a conviction. Fendt are the providers of the latest technologically advanced range of Agricultural machinery, developed and produced with outstanding quality and maximum efficiency It is our aim to fulfil and exceed the requirements of our customers, and help them to succeed. With Fendt products, farmers and contractors can reach their goals faster, with a higher yield.
Since 1997, Fendt has formed part of the AGCO Group. Assuming the role of the innovative, premium brand within the group, Fendt has a complete product portfolio and offers customers top quality technologies. Fendt is no longer just a tractor manufacturer, but now an agricultural machinery company with a full-line product portfolio.
It’s Fendt. Because We Understand Agriculture.
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Marks & Spencer
Principal Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
We know our customers want to know where their food comes from and are increasingly concerned around ethical sourcing and the sustainability of food. That’s why Marks & Spencer works with more than 7,000 farmers and growers across the UK that we know and trust to source our products with the upmost care. As an own-brand food retailer, our founders understood the value in building long-term trusted partnerships and that approach remains central to how we do business today. It’s thanks to these unique supplier relationships that we can deliver on our customer promise of trusted value – with delicious, exceptional quality fresh produce and meat. To support British farmers, M&S has started a new five-year ‘Farming with Nature’ collaborative programme to help farmers become more resilient to the biggest environmental challenges they face – spanning climate change, biodiversity, soil health and water usage.
- https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/sustainability/food-and-household/capacit…
- Twitter: @marksandspencer
Savills
Principal Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Co-Sponsor of The OFC Report
Co-Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Debate & Post Debate Supper
Savills was founded as a land agency practice and rural remains at the very heart of our business. With over 900 rural staff located in 33 offices around the country, we provide a full range of professional services to clients ranging from private individuals through to large institutions and corporates.
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TIAH
TIAH is agriculture and horticulture’s professional body. As the home of skills and careers support, they help people and business fulfil their potential and the industry thrive.
Launching in early 2022, TIAH will support a profitable and sustainable industry by transforming the approach to training and skills development. They will seek to embed a culture within the industry of lifelong learning for all.
TIAH: working together to grow agriculture and horticulture's people
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Gold Sponsors
Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust
Gold Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
The main objective of the Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust is to contribute to the improvement and welfare of British agriculture.
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McDonald's
Gold Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Scholar's Programme
McDonald’s is the world’s largest chain of quick service restaurants, with more than 1,400 restaurants in the UK & Ireland serving over 4 million customers daily. McDonald’s buys ingredients from over 23,000 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1 billion annually in the UK food and agricultural sector. McDonald’s is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers and sources the majority of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland.
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UKRI
Gold Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Science Lecture
UKRI works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. We aim to maximise the contribution of each of our component parts, working individually and collectively. We work with our many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent and ideas.
Operating across the whole of the UK with a combined budget of more than £7 billion, UKRI brings together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
Our remit covers arable, horticultural, forage and non-food crops, farmed animals (livestock and poultry), agricultural systems including soil, and the related food chains.
- https://www.ukri.org
- Twitter: @UKRI
Silver Sponsors
Agri-Tech Centres
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
The four UK Agri-Tech Centres of Agricultural Innovation are the result of a unique collaboration between UK Government, academia and industry to drive greater efficiency, resilience and wealth across the agri-food sector. They are supported by the UK’s strategic innovation agency, Innovate UK.
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Barclays Bank
Silver Sponsor of the OFC22 Conference
We're proud to support the Oxford Farming Conference and we are looking forward to this year's virtual event.
Our Agricultural Managers are here to help you - whether you're looking for banking, agricultural finance or to discuss the seed of an idea. Come and speak to us today.
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CAAV
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
The UK-wide specialist professional body representing, briefing and qualifying agricultural valuers. Members advise and act for a wide range of clients on the varied and interacting concerns of agricultural and rural businesses and property: land tenure, tax, farming agreements, environmental uses, official schemes, planning, compulsory purchase and much else.
- https://www.caav.org.uk/
- Twitter: @CAAVAgValuer
Fera
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Fera Science creates and delivers integrated, innovative and expert research services and products for our partners in crop protection, chemical and animal health companies, as well as food producers and growers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. We also support and work closely with governments, academia, and leading research organisations.
- https://fera.co.uk/
- Twitter: @FeraScience
Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
FFCC’s aim is to help shape a new vision and mandate for a just transition to sustainable food and farming systems and to respond to the interconnectedness crises in climate, nature and public health. With partners in UK governments, businesses and communities, we generate radical ideas and practical actions to transform our countryside and economy. We help convene leadership on difficult questions and resource communities to become more resilient and adaptable to challenges ahead.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-farming-and-countryside-commission
- https://www.ffcc.co.uk
- Twitter: @FFC_Commission
Map of Ag
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
CONNECTING AGRICULTURE - Our vision is to be the most trusted global data platform connecting farms and industry.
- https://mapof.ag/
- Twitter: @MapOfAg
NFU
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
The NFU is the voice of British farming and provides professional representation and services to 55,000 farmer and grower members. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.
- https://www.nfuonline.com/
- Twitter: @NFUtweets
Syngenta
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Sponsor of The Syngenta OFC Social
We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with our world-class science and innovative crop solutions. With our years of expertise in seeds and crop protection and your knowledge and experience of your farm, we can work together to help you get the best from your land
- http://syngenta.co.uk
- Twitter: @SyngentaCropsUK
The Prince’s Countryside Fund
Established by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010, The Prince’s Countryside Fund exists to improve the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life, and through our partnerships and events to celebrate and promote the value of the countryside.
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Thrings
Silver Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Conference
Co-Sponsor of The OFC 2022 Debate & Post Debate Supper
Top 100 law firm Thrings has been acting for landed estates, farms, growers, agribusinesses and other rural enterprises for more than a century. Based at offices in Bath, Bristol, London, Romsey, Swindon and Frome Livestock Market, Thrings’ specialist agriculture team - the largest of any law firm in the UK - takes a collaborative approach to working with clients and their other advisers, offering clear, concise and commercially astute guidance.
- http://www.thrings.com/
- Twitter: @ThringsLaw
Sponsors
Roythornes
Roythornes Solicitors is recognised for specialist agricultural work including advising on tax planning, landlord/tenant, farm partnerships, field sports law, the impacts of Brexit, on-farm sustainable energy projects and development.
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