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What are Andersons Seminars?

The Andersons Spring Seminars provide an overview of the entire UK farming industry and its prospects – covering policy changes, new legislation, economic outlook, market prospects and profitability. They look at the implications for the future structure of UK farming and farm businesses, and those that service them. The seminars have been running for 28 years and have become a key event for professionals operating in the farming and agricultural sectors as they give a concise overview of the entire agricultural industry in a three-hour session.

In addition to our seminars, we speak at numerous other events throughout the UK, Ireland and continental Europe on a wide range of topics related to the economics of agriculture and farm business management.

Benefits of attending our public seminars:

Delegates come away with a deeper understanding of the current issues facing the farming sector allowing them to better understand the needs of their clients and customers.
By looking at the future prospects for the industry, delegates are prompted to think about the direction of their own organisations.
Delegates also appreciate the opportunity to meet a wide cross-section of the agricultural industry in an informal setting and to exchange ideas and views

What do you get?

All delegates to the Seminars get a full colour printed booklet with a copy of the presentation along with additional detailed notes.

The Seminars start promptly at 10:00am and finish with lunch at 1:00pm. The Seminar provides 3 hours of CPD.

Dates and Venues for 2026

Friday 6th March 2026 – RAF, London Book Now

Tuesday 10th March 2026 – York Racecourse Book Now

Wednesday 11th March 2026 – Carlisle Racecourse Book Now

Thursday 12th March 2026 – Harper Adams University Book Now

Friday 13th March 2026 – Orton Hall Hotel, Peterborough Book Now

Tuesday 17th March 2026 – Newmarket Racecourse Book Now

Thursday 19th March 2026 – Newark Showground Book Now

Friday 20th March 2026 – Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh Book Now

Tuesday 24th March 2026- Salisbury Racecourse Book Now

Wednesday 25th March 2026 – Exeter Racecourse Book Now

Thursday 26th March 2026 – Bristol Golf Club Book Now

Friday 27th March 2026 – Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester Book Now

What do people say?

Each spring over 600 delegates attend our Seminars, with many attending regularly year after year. In 2024, 98% of attendees rated them as either good or excellent.

Private Seminars:

In addition to our national seminar series held each spring, we also deliver specific training events for individual organisations throughout the year across the UK and Ireland. For more information please call +44 (0)1664 503 200 and ask for Richard King or Michael Haverty to discuss your requirements.

Previous Seminar Sample:

The video below, taken from a previous year, provides a brief sample of the content and insight that we provide during our Seminars.

Conference Speaking:

We regularly speak at business-related agricultural conferences throughout the UK and Ireland to give our independent perspective on a wide range of topics including farm profitability, agricultural policy, trade policy and competitiveness to name but a few. A sample of our previous conference presentations is provided below.

Examples of Speaking Engagements:

Testimonials:

Good overview of all current issues and a look ahead to where we are going"
Lucy Mather, Farm Business Consultant at AKC Agriculture

Significant research goes into this meeting and a vast amount of knowledge which is invaluable to the industry and associated businesses"
Euan Hart, Scotmin Nutrition

Again, invaluable information and thought provoking content. Excellent clear presentation. Thank You "
Anthony Worth, Barclays

Great overview of the industry whether its for beginners or returning enthusiast or professionals"
Nick Clarke, HSBC

Thank you so much Graham for an extremely valuable presentation, delivered with impeccable timing and professionalism. The members with whom I spoke were very impressed and I look forward to attending your next round of Seminars, which I shall also advocate to our members "
Ruth Bailey, The Agricultural Engineers Assoication

Thank you for the presentation and your time on Tuesday. It was very informative as always and ensures our team are aware of the constraints on farm and where the opportunites to add value are."
Rob Gladwin, BASF

I would definitely recommend The Andersons Centre to other farmers in North Wales. Kerry Jerman, Business Consultant has prepared cashflow & budgets for our business in very difficult financial times. Worked out our cost of production and advised on areas we can improve. She is a very supportive and positive minded person "
Eirian Williams, Dairy Client

Thank you very much for taking the time to talk to our technical conference last week and for delivering a first class presentation. The subject matter was absolutely intriguing and whilst the changes are perplexing and onerous the quality of the information we received was invaluable"
Nick Shorter, Velcourt