HUNDREDS of farmers and foresters can discover the benefits of farming with trees for sustainable food production in the UK’s first Agroforestry Show.

The event, hosted by the Woodland Trust and the Soil Association, will explore the boost trees can deliver for nature and climate as well as delivering resilience and productivity for farm businesses.

It will bring together 1,000 guests, spanning across farmers, foresters, tree nurseries, growers, graziers, advisors, funders, food businesses, policy-makers and agroforesters.

Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning, who will host the event at Eastbrook Farm, Wiltshire, said: “Agroforestry holds so many of the answers to the climate and nature crises, and it has also been proven to boost farm productivity. 

“Trees improve soil health, provide habitats for wildlife including beneficial insects, give shelter and forage to livestock, and cut carbon emissions. And they do all this while providing additional funding streams through fruit, nuts and timber.”

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Tickets are now on sale for the two-day gathering, on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 September, which will include:

  • Knowledge exchange workshops and inspiring talks
  • Farmer- and forester-led discussions
  • Agroforestry field walks
  • Live equipment demonstrations
  • Exhibitions and market stalls

Helen Chesshire, lead farming advocate at the Woodland Trust, said: “Having many more trees within our farmed landscapes could bring so much good. Trees make an important contribution to tackling climate change and helping reverse biodiversity declines. Agroforestry supports farm businesses to adapt to climate change.” 

Buy your tickets now at www.agroforestryshow.com/tickets