Programme

Kickoff & Opening Insights

• Welcome address from Simon Conway, Chair of the British Tomato Growers’ Association

• Message from our sponsor: BASF | Nunhems, driving sustainable crop solutions

From Policy to Practice

• Defra Deep Dive: Strategies for food, border controls & national food security

• A Parliamentary Perspective: Insights from Shadow Minister Robbie Moore MP

• The NFU in Action: Gail Soutar (NFU) outlines work on BCPs & horticulture support

• Political Panel:

  Politics in the Greenhouse: Discussion on Supporting and Shaping the Future of Glasshouse Growing

Market Trends & Campaign Momentum

• 2025 Tomato Market Update: Clara Tucker (Kantar) reveals the latest consumer insights

• British Tomato Fortnight Review: Nyree & Yaz (Jack & Grace Communications) share campaign highlights and what’s next

Investing in the Future

• Talent Cultivation: Rob James (Thanet Earth) & Alan Harvey (Hadlow College) spotlight the next generation of growers and talent for the industry

Innovation & Technology Spotlight

• Energy Futures: Market and tech updates with Tim Pratt and Ben Ablewhite (Now Then Energy)

• Greenhouse Innovation: Sven Batke (Edge Hill University) reveals the future landscape

• Gene Editing in Practice: Lauren Chappell (Warwick Crop Centre) explores cutting-edge tools for horticulture

• ToBRFV Update: Adrian Fox (Fera Science Ltd) reports on research and response strategies

• Technical Panel - a chance to put your questions to the experts:

  Future-Proofing Tomato Cultivation - Technical Insights and Strategic Solutions