Groundswell - The regenerative agriculture festival

Entering its ninth year, The Groundswell event provides a forum for farmers and anyone interested in food production or the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of Conservation Agriculture or regenerative systems, including no-till, cover crops and re-introducing livestock into the arable rotation, with a view to improving soil health.

Groundswell is a practical show aimed at anyone who wants to understand the farmer’s core asset, the soil, and make better informed decisions. It is a two-day event featuring talks, forums and discussions from leading international soil health experts, experienced arable and livestock farmers, agricultural policy experts, direct-drill demonstrations and AgTech innovators. 

NSA will have a stand within the British Wool marquee. Spend some time in the sheep-focused marquee and catch up with NSA officeholders about NSA activities, events and priorities in NSA across the UK.

NSA will also be speaking at the following sessions:

Session title: Taking the Golden Hoof One Step Further

Date and time: Wednesday 2nd July, 2:00pm in Woodland Trust Agroforestry tent

Session description: 

TBC

Session title: Making the most of the golden hoof

Date and time: Thursday 3rd July 2:15pm-2:45pm at the Study (Agricology Tent). 

Session description:

Chaired by NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker, this practical session will explore how to successfully integrate sheep into arable farming systems, unlocking mutual benefits for both arable and livestock enterprises.

Join Liz Genever (Register of Sheep Advisers) and Rollo Deutsch (NSA Next Generation Ambassador and grazier in Gloucestershire) as they share real-world insights and expert guidance. The discussion will focus on:

• Practical tips for setting up successful grazing agreements
• How to identify reliable graziers and trustworthy landowners
• Infrastructure requirements for integrating livestock
• Key rules and regulations to be aware of

Whether you're an arable farmer considering livestock integration or a grazier seeking new opportunities, this session offers valuable advice to help you build productive, collaborative systems.