Propose a session for 2025 show
In keeping with our commitment to co-create the event, we are inviting individuals from all corners of the agroforestry movement—spanning farming, forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, research, policy, and allied industries—to contribute their expertise through workshops, talks, and interactive sessions.
Much work has been since the last show to identify the burning questions for agroforestry in the UK from which we've curated a list of hot-topics. These topics have been identified primarily through participatory research conducted by Dr. Amelia Hood (University of Reading) on the current agroforestry priorities; a workshop led by Rosemary Venn (University of Coventry) and Professor Steve Newman (Abacus Agriculture) at the 2023 event, titled Co-creating the Future of UK Agroforestry; and input from our advisory group, which features representatives from farming, forestry, research, policy, and other sectors. Please take a look at these topics for inspiration, but of course we welcome fresh ideas as well!
Our aim is to make the 2025 Agroforestry Show a comprehensive one-stop shop for the latest insights, developments, and practical tools in agroforestry, while also ensuring that it truly reflects the diversity of individuals and organisations working to mainstream agroforestry in the UK.
​Edd Colbert
Agroforestry Show Program Curator
Themes
Theme 1 - Getting Started & Case Studies
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How can farmers self-assess and monitor agroforestry benefits?
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Suggested workshop/demonstration ideas: Practical tree planting techniques, and pruning methods for fruit and high-value hardwoods.
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Theme 2 - Forestry and Tree Sector
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Retrofitting woodlands as agroforestry systems
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Agroforestry as a means of supporting on-farm energy production and circularity.
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Tree nursery management.
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Ecological pest management practices for agroforestry.
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Routes to timber markets
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Suggested demonstration: Deer management, including venison cooking and butchery demos, as well as livestock shade benefits from tree planting.
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Theme 3 - Species and Design
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Designing functional understory and companion plants for agroforestry systems.
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Theme 4 - Public Good and Ecosystem Services
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Agroforestry’s role in nutrient retention, and water quality.
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Agroforestry’s potential contribution to food security goals.
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Theme 5 - Silvoarable and Silvopasture Systems
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The role of nitrogen-fixing trees in silvoarable systems and the impact of agroforestry on farm inputs, crop yields, and sustainability.
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Theme 6 - Policy, Markets, and Financial Models
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Identifying market gaps for agroforestry products.
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Overcoming barriers to implementing agroforestry on tenanted land
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​How to apply
You can apply to organise a session here:
Please note, there are two rounds of applications for sessions at The Agroforestry Show 2025. The first was in November 2024. The second is now live and will close on 31st March 2025.
Once you’ve submitted your application it will be reviewed by the event team and you will be notified within 2 months of whether it has been approved.
Please do not send applications directly via email. However if you have any questions about your application or the event please contact info@agroforestryshow.com
Things to consider when applying:
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Who will be the main contact person organising this session, including liaising with speakers and the event team?
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Who else will be involved as speakers, panellists or other contributors?
The Agroforestry Show is committed to ensuring diverse representation of contributors and attendees. In keeping with this, we encourage applications from and including individuals and organisations that reflect a broad spectrum of identities and experiences, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, disability, and socioeconomic background, as well as those who are working to promote greater equity and inclusion within the agroforestry community.
Though you may not know at this stage, the more information you can provide the better on the following
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What equipment might you need? Each workshop area will be equipped with standard presentation AV equipment, but you may need additional props or demonstration items.
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What access requirements or other provisions might you or your session participants require?
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Which day(s) are you available to run the session?
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How much time would you require for your session? (maximum of 1.5 hrs)
Guidance and Further Info
Tickets & Acknowledgements
We are pleased to offer all session contributors a free [one or two day] ticket to the Agroforestry Show 2025. Please ensure you include a relevant email address for each contributor for them to receive their tickets in time.
Contributors will also be featured and acknowledged on the show website and program with a headshot photo, short biography paragraph, and opportunity to feature relevant links. If you or one of your session participants do not wish to be featured for any reason please let the event team know at the time of applying.
No other financial or in-kind compensation is available for contributors. All travel and subsistence costs are to be covered by individual contributors.