Royal Agricultural Society of England

The RASE Farm of the Future Award was established to promote and celebrate the trailblazers of agriculture in England, whose efforts are leading the way to establish agricultural systems which are producing nutritious food, benefiting the environment and are economically sustainable.    David Brass – winner of the 2024 RASE Farm of the Future Award – has demonstrated throughout his farming career that being willing to follow the evidence and develop new ways of doing things can bring benefits for productivity, animal welfare and the environment.     Along with his wife, David has grown their free range egg business from selling eggs from an honesty box to keeping 130,000 free range and organic hens on their own farm, as well as building a successful free range packing business – The Lakes Free Range Egg Company.  Do you or someone you know have a similar story to tell?     Nominations for the 2025 Farm of the Future Award are now open. Visit https://lnkd.in/ezMpMR7g to find out how to self-nominate or recommend someone for the award.     #RASEAwards #FarmOfTheFuture The Crown Estate 

It was incredible to welcome so many members from the agricultural community to the RASE London Lectures last month.   The event was kindly hosted by Savills Rural, where we heard fascinating talks delivered by Baroness Minette Batters DL and Professor Tim Benton.   Videos from the evening featuring the full lectures are now available to all RASE members, or catch the highlights below  👇 #RASELectures #FutureOfFarming #AgriLeadership

#RASEawards 2025 🏅     We're delighted to announce that nominations are OPEN for the prestigious RASE Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners.     Originally gifted to RASE by Viscount Bledisloe on his 90th birthday in 1957, the Bledisloe Gold Medal remains the most distinguished award that an English agricultural estate can receive.    Today, the award celebrates the people leading the way in the development of agricultural estates in England.    Recent winners include: Lord Hertford of the Ragley Estate (2024)   Dr Johnny Wake of Courteenhall Estate (2023)  Her Majesty the Queen for the management of her Sandringham and Windsor Estates (2022)  Sir Nicholas Bacon of Raveningham Estate (2021)    Click the link below to learn more about the 2025 award and submit your nomination 👇    https://lnkd.in/eAgkBdAu    #RASEAwards #BledisloeGoldMedal Burges Salmon LLP  

Diesel-powered machinery—once the backbone of agriculture—is facing mounting costs and potential regulatory pressure. But how can farms realistically transition to cleaner fuels without compromising performance? This case study, based on insights shared by Neil Tierney in a recent Farm of the Future webinar, looks at how HyKit and JCB are making refueling a hydrogen internal combustion engine as easy as a diesel refuel.   Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUkfKf-q #FarmFuels #Hydrogen

Curious about insect protein production? This conference will be a chance to learn more about this emerging sector 👇

What’s next for farm fuels? 🚜🔋   For over a century, diesel has powered British agriculture. But with the push for net-zero emissions, the sector faces a challenge: how do we transition away from red diesel without compromising efficiency and cost-effectiveness?   Shifting to new fuels isn’t as simple as swapping out a tractor engine. Seasonality, infrastructure, and energy demands all pose hurdles that must be tackled.   A recent Farm of the Future webinar explored what this transition could look like, featuring industry experts discussing: ✅ The viability of hydrogen and biomethane as scalable solutions ✅ The infrastructure challenges for rural farms ✅ How on-farm fuel generation could offer energy independence   So, what’s the next step? Share your thoughts in the comments and read more in our latest blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5NPyKkb   #FarmFuels #Hydrogen #Biomethane #RASE #NetZero Alistair Walshaw Kit Franklin Neil Tierney Harper Adams University HyKit JCB

What does it take to set up a thriving insect farm? How important are insect genetics? What are the current regulations around insect by-products in the UK? 🤔🪰 Our CEO Larry Kotch teamed up with Beta Bugs Limited CEO Thomas Farrugia to answer these questions (and more) in a recent webinar hosted by our friends at UKEIA and RASE. Interested in hearing more? Head to the comments for links to Larry and Thomas's presentation as well as the full RASE webinar 👇 — 🪰 Follow Flybox® to learn about insect waste management™. Like and ♼ share this post with your network if it resonates. #Flybox #insectwastemanagement #insecttechnology UK Edible Insect Association Royal Agricultural Society of England Nick Rousseau

Last year Angus Gowthorpe from Approach Farm in Yorkshire received the inaugural RASE Natural Capital Award.    Angus’s farming practices maintain or improve the natural assets above and below ground on the land that is farmed. Regenerative farming practices such as direct drilling have enabled a reduction in labour requirement, which was needed for the viability of the farm business. The mob grazing of cattle enables low-input production, which supports the arable enterprise via improvements to soil health and build-up of carbon.     He has also selected options from Countryside Stewardship and SFI that have increased the biodiversity on the farm, while fitting with the farming operations.    The RASE Natural Capital Award celebrates farmers striking the balance between sustainable agricultural practices, ecological enhancements and financial resilience. Does this sound like you or someone you know?     Visit the ‘Awards’ page of the RASE website to submit a nomination for the 2025 RASE Natural Capital Award today.     #RASEAwards Trinity AgTech Trinity Natural Capital Pro Council 

Exciting news 📢 The 2025 RASE Awards are now open for nominations. Self nominations or recommendations are equally welcome for each of the following awards: 🌟 RASE Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners 🌟 RASE Excellence in Practical Farming Award 🌟 RASE National Agricultural Award 🌟 RASE Science and Technology Award 🌟 RASE Farm of the Future Award 🌟 RASE Natural Capital Award Visit https://lnkd.in/ezD7cbVd for full details on entry criteria and how to apply. #RASEawards Trinity AgTech Savills Rural The Crown Estate Burges Salmon LLP Future Biogas Farmers Weekly Farmers Guardian Farming UK Ltd NFU (National Farmers' Union) Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) Innovation for Agriculture AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Trinity Natural Capital Pro Council

Is there someone on your team who has contributing tirelessly to your farm business for 25 years or more? Celebrate their dedication and contribution with a Long Service Award. The medal can be presented at an agricultural event or in a private setting of your choice. Discover more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7n-Ytaf