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EVENT OVERVIEW Did you know that a farm involved in some form of diversification will bring in on average an additional £ 10,400 per farm ? Farm Business Innovation 2014 is an interactive exhibition designed specifically to help farmers , farm managers and land owners find new ways to diversify their business , or start a new one , and get more from their land . Meet with suppliers , experts , and associations to get inspiration , new ideas , advice , and funding . Meet other farmers and find out what has worked for them . Listen to insightful seminars for advice on the latest trends and how to avoid problems . Speak to the experts for advice on planning , grants and funding , and speak to the businesses who can supply you with the tools and equipment you need to turn your inspiration into profit . WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ? How diversification can make you more money What diversity ideas are already proven and working Find out about the newest opportunities Discover niche products which could work for you Find the latest new products on the market Speak to specialist rural business consultants Meet face to face with the suppliers offering exactly what you need What planning regulations might affect you How to market your new business What funding and grants might be available to get your project off the ground The latest industry news , regulations and offerings And much more ... HIGHLIGHTS … 3,000 Farmers from across all areas of agriculture meeting to talk business , 120 + exhibitors offering suppliers , products , advice , finance and opportunities . Learn from 6 seminar theatres and 60 + expert speakers - covering areas such as Renewable Energy , Recreation and Tourism , Planning , Niche Products , and Using Existing Resources . Gain a unique insight from some Keynote speakers , industry experts and associations , surveyors , planners , leading suppliers and listen to those that have already been there and done it . WHO SHOULD ATTEND ? Farmers Land Owners Farm managers Smallholders Land Agents Country Estates Tennant Farmers Council Farms ANYTHING ELSE ? Farming is a full time job so you probably don ’ t have enough time to learn everything you want about all the other aspects of running a business ; how to manage your cash flow , prepare a business plan , the best accounting practices , or how to market and brand your products ? Farm Business Innovation 2014 is running alongside The Business Show . The Business Show is the UK ’ s largest business event attracting 25,000 businesses , 350 exhibitors and presents the ideal opportunity to find help and advice on all other aspects of running your farm as a business . Visit both shows for free , and make your farm more profitable . STOP PRESS We are very proud to announce The Business Show has been short listed for The Best Trade Show Award by Exhibition News , and what ’ s more Farm Business Innovation 2014 ’ s own John Pearce is also in the running for Best Operations Manager . Join us on the 27th and 28th November at Olympia . CONTACT US The Farm Business Innovation Show , Prysm Media Group , Suite 6c , Whitefriars , Bristol , BS1 2NT Gary Hall - Event Director Tel : 0117 930 4927 Email : gary . hall @ prysmgroup . co . uk