| Arable
CropTec 2017 – knowledge exchange event
returns to drive arable innovation
Forward-thinking farmers and agronomists will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of novel science and
innovative technology when the CropTec Show returns to Peterborough at the end of November.
ropTec is now
recognised as one
of the key diary
dates in the arable
calendar, having
gained a
reputation as the UK’s leading
knowledge exchange event in the
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Farmers and their advisers are
attracted by CropTec’s unique
informal atmosphere that creates
the ideal forum to exchange ideas
and experiences, according to
Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, group head
of events at Briefing Media, which
organises the CropTec show.
“Content and knowledge
exchange will remain the focus of
CropTec. We would urge all
farmers and agronomists looking
to the future to come to
Peterborough in November to
discuss adaptation of new
technology, cutting edge
agronomy and best business
practices.
“They can get advice from
networking with like-minded
industry peers, from the well
researched, topical seminars and
from visiting the exhibition hall and
having the right conversations with
relevant companies who have
brought their best technical staff.”
CropTec’s key features include
the trad e stand exhibition, which
includes a wide range of
innovative products and novel
thinking. Over 170 exhibitors had
booked by mid September.
The popular seminar
programme returns (see panel),
hosting leading speakers covering
the four key technical areas of
crop breeding, crop
establishment, crop nutrition and
crop protection.
Last year’s seminars were
standing room only, with visitors
coming away with a wealth of
knowledge that could be
implemented on farm.
Four knowledge hubs, which
consist of short, sharp
presentations delivering key-take
away messages, will also feature
at CropTec 2017. The popular
black-grass hub returns, and three
new hubs will cover oilseed rape
quality and weed management,
biostimulants, and data &
analytics.
CropTec also includes a sprayer
demo area where visitors can drive
some of the most advanced
sprayers in the market.
New for 2017 alongside the
hubs is a Farm Innovation Zone,
where visitors can speak to a
range of leading agritech
innovators.
Adama Agricultural Solutions
returns as CropTec headline
sponsor. “We are once again
extremely pleased to be the
headline sponsor for what we are
sure will be another exceptionally
successful CropTec show,” said Ali
Bosher, marketing director for
Adama.
“With a wide selection of
industry-leading speakers covering
a range of technical, practical and
business issues, CropTec provides
the perfect opportunity for farmers,
agronomists and professional
spray operators to learn more
about the very latest developments
in crop establishment, protection,
nutrition, and yield enhancement.
“We look forward to the 2017
event and are proud to be able to
support such a focused,
professional and well-targeted
event.
A maximium of six BASIS and
six NRoSO points are available
each day. FACTS CPD points will
also be available.
The CropTec show is free for
visitors to attend, provided tickets
are booked in advance. Tickets will
be charged at £15 on the day.
The event will take place at the
East of England Showground,
Peterborough, on Wednesday 29th
and Thursday 30th November.
For further information on
CropTec 2017, to book tickets and
to sign up to the CropTec
newsletter, go to
www.croptecshow.com
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