Events & Training

Join us to hear from an esteemed line-up of speakers, industry leaders, and influential academics who will share their insights, knowledge, and visions for the future of farm management. This is a golden opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with your peers, and get inspired about the future of agriculture. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this groundbreaking event. Bookings are now open! Secure your place at the forefront of agricultural management by registering today. For any queries related to booking or the event, feel free to contact us at events@iagrm.com We look forward to seeing you at the IAgrM National Farm Management Conference 2023! n us to hear from an esteemed line-up of speakers, industry leaders, and influential academics who will share their insights, knowledge, and visions for the future of farm management. This is a golden opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with your peers, and get inspired about the future of agriculture. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this groundbreaking event. Bookings are now open! Secure yo

IAgrM Leadership Development Programme Alumni Dinner to feature guest speaker Tom Bradshaw, NFU Deputy President who will give the John Alliston Memorial Lecture.   The IAgrM Leadership Development Programme Alumni Dinner will take place this year on Tuesday, 7th November 2023, at the prestigious Farmers Club in London. The event will again bring together alumni from the esteemed programme for an evening of networking, featuring the guest speaker Tom Bradshaw, Deputy President of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) who will give the John Alliston Memorial Lecture. The IAgrM Leadership Development Programme Alumni Dinner serves as a platform the alumni of the programme to reconnect, forge new connections, and exchange insights. This year's event promises to be exceptional with the inclusion of Tom Bradshaw, a prominent figure in British farming, a true advocate for the industry's future and of course a programme alumnus himself. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 Time: 6.30pm drinks followed by dinner at 7pm Venue: Farmers Club, London Guest Speaker: Tom Bradshaw, NFU Deputy President    

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 1- Developing Myself. The module aims to facilitate trainees to: Engage in reflective learning practices. Develop new or refresh skills in the topic areas shown below. Help create pragmatic action plans for real world application - in both the workplace and life in general. Learn from and with peers in a safe and supportive environment. Being held at: Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 2- Motivating Others. The module aims to facilitate trainees to: Recognise fundamental people skills Advance the conversation Use advanced questioning Gain deep understanding Get to the root of issues Understand and predict how people will react Know why people do things when they do them Coach effectively Performance manage simply and effectively Find the sweet spot in negotiation (the win: win) Provide feedback with candour and mutual respect. Being Held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire.

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 3- Influencing for Success. Aims: This interactive workshop is designed to increase your understanding of Assertive behaviour and recognise how it will enable you to influence others and negotiate effectively with the many different people you interact with in your workplace. Being held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 4- Owning your Story. The module aims to facilitate trainees to: Develop skills to enable effective communication with the media and wider public. Understand how the media operates and what journalists are looking for. Understand what makes a story and how to pitch it. Practice interview skills and techniques. Overcome fears about working with the media, sharing your story and speaking out. Being Held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 5- Finance & Money. The module aims to: Stimulate (or revive?) your interest in the Economics and Finance of Agriculture Equip attendees with an understanding of stocks (capital) and flows (profit, cash flow) as measured by the key financial statements - Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow and Source and Application of Funds Demonstrate how to compare and contrast farm performance and stability through key performance indicators associated with the key financial statements Develop understanding of the role of natural and human capital in building the farm business to meet individual and / or family goals Develop understanding of planning techniques in the context of the Management Cycle Allow attendees to understand the difference between cash and profit and understand what providers of capital are looking for Being Held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 6- Agreements. The module aims to facilitate trainees to: To give a legal overview of farm management agreements To provide an understanding of the principles and practices of farm occupancy agreements To outline the requirements and benefits of farm operation agreements To outline the new support agreements and the opportunities available to monetise environmental services through public schemes and private markets Being held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 7- Future Farming. The module aims to facilitate trainees to: To understand the role of agri-tech To learn how to make the most of agri-tech opportunities Take a systems approach to assessing agri-tech opportunities Being held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire

IAgrM Farm Mangement Skills Programme - Module 8- Managing Risk. Aims of this module: To Identify business opportunities for farmers To understand why customers buy and value your products compared to your nearest competitors To appreciate the importance of marketing to a farm business Being held at Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire