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14 - 15 January 2026  •  NEC, Birmingham


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The CropTec Theatre returns for 2026 with two days of practical, forward-thinking content designed to help arable farmers, agronomists and industry professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping modern crop production. Across keynote talks, technical sessions and farmer-led insights, this year’s programme brings together leading experts to share the latest knowledge on spray application, cost management, innovation, soil health, market trends and the future of plant breeding.

Whether you're looking to refine on-farm practices, explore new technologies, or gain clarity on the policy and market forces influencing your business, the CropTec Theatre offers actionable takeaways you can apply straight away.

Dive into the full line-up below and plan your visit.


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14 Jan 2026
  1. From Tank to Target - Making Every Glysophate Spray Count
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    Join this session for a practical look at how to get the best from every glyphosate application. This interactive session covers water quality, product compatibility, and best practice application techniques - from tank to target. Learn how to test your spray water and take home a free hardness digital test meter. Real-world experience, independent science, and industry know-how come together to help you make every glyphosate spray count this spring season.
  2. Managing Fixed Costs and Machinery Policy
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    A practical session exploring how farmers can build resilient, future-ready businesses through smarter machinery planning, cost control and financial strategy.

  3. Farmer Led Innovation
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    Join this session to hear insights from farmers and facilitators driving practical on farm innovation with the support of the Defra ADOPT fund delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) supports collaborative farmer-led, on-farm trials or experiments to generate, test and demonstrate innovative solutions to farming challenges.
  4. Maximising value of spring break crops
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    This session will cover how spring break crops like peas, beans, and linseed fit into rotations, their benefits for soil health and pest management, and market trends in feed, food, and bio-products. We'll also explore stacking opportunities where crops deliver multiple benefits.
15 Jan 2026
  1. Soil Health: Inspiring practices and future opportunities
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    Soil health isn't just beneath our feet — it's the foundation of profitable, sustainable farming. This session weill explore how we manage our soils better and how to unlock real gains for crops, farm business and the environment.

    Agenda:

    Chair - Becky Willson, Farm Carbon Toolkit

    Soil Farmer of the Year 25 finalist - How I made a difference to my farm

    Jade Prince, Hutchinsons - Build resilience in challenging times. 

  2. Grain Markets and Trends
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    Grain prices can shift quickly. This session will bring together experts from across the supply chain to explore what's driving UK and global markets, and what might be coming next. The aim is to give farmers and growers practical insights to support better business decisions and help protect margins.
  3. Closing Keynote Address: The Precision Breeding Act 2023: Opportunities for Gene-Editing and the Future of Arable Farming
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    George Freeman MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for AgriTech, will deliver the closing keynote address and outline how the Precision Breeding Act paves the way for the adoption of gene-edited crops, and the opportunities this presents for enhancing productivity, resilience, and sustainability across UK arable farming.

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