Transition Live 2025

Transition Live is our flagship event to help secure a sustainable future for your farm business – both financially and environmentally. 

We are bringing together farmers, policymakers and key industry experts for a day of knowledge-exchange, collaboration and networking.

Delegates will join hundreds of like-minded visitors for a packed seminar programme focusing on three key topic areas:

Food production – get the best from your soil – economically & agronomically
Environment – generate more revenue, from natural capital to carbon sequestration
Business – optimise your business margins, by focusing on inputs and outputs

The day will comprise of a mixture of short TED-style talks and in-depth panel discussions, with a special focus on innovation.

Speakers will include farmers, researchers, policy leaders and industry specialists. 

There will also be the chance to have a look at some practical elements of the venue with a tour of the farm.

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2024 attendee

An excellent day. Very thought provoking, I look forward to 2025's event and plan to bring some customers as well

Andrew Meredith, editor of Farmers Weekly

Farmers attending Transition Live will find a wide variety of experts with time to talk as well as a brilliant range of speakers to help unpick the latest information on every aspect of new schemes, new ideas and new ways to earn money.

2024 attendee

“Really good day, interesting well-structured sessions, helpful staff, and nice overall set-up”

Thomas Gent, Agreena

“Transition Live is uniting the key players across our industry so that we can understand how the different aspects of sustainable farming can be brought together to build business resilience”.

Jonathan Armitage – head of farming, Strutt & Parker

“There are some big changes ahead for most people in the farming community. Transition Live will provide a valuable opportunity to seek advice, share experiences and learn from a wide range of other farmers and specialist experts to help guide your business through some of the difficult decisions ahead.”

Venue

Location

University of Leeds Farm

The Hangar,
Spen Common Lane,
Tadcaster
LS24 9NS

Map

Accessibility information

Located just off the A1(M).

Take exit 44 onto the A64 exit to Leeds.

At Bramham Xrads, take the fourth exit onto Paradise Way.

Take a right onto Spen Common Lane and pass the green gates that enter onto University of Leeds (Spen) farm visitor centre.

Continue up the road and take the first right at the Transition Live sign where a parking attendant will direct you to a space.

From the parking area there is a two-minute walk to the event directly across the road. Sensible shoes for the walk across the field is advised.

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Public Transport

The closest train station is York which is a 30-minute taxi ride from University of Leeds (Spen) farm.

The closest bus station is Becca Lodge, services by 840 Coostliner and 843 Coastliner buses. This is a 20-minute walk from the event.

Disabled Access

There will be disabled car parking spaces available upon request.

Most areas of the show are on gravel or concrete ground suitable for wheelchair access. The exhibition area will be on grass with no designated wheelchair walkways.

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Yorkshire Agricultural Society

University of Leeds

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Farmers Weekly’s Transition Live returns for 2025, bringing together farmers, industry experts and the supply chain to share best practice.

Talks and panel discussions will look at all aspects of sustainable farming, from carbon benchmarking to improving margins in food production and reducing business risk.

This is your company’s opportunity to be at the centre of the most important conversation in UK agriculture, supporting farmers and landowners to make the most of the latest schemes and take advantage of new income streams.

We have new stand and sponsorship opportunities, a new location for 2025, and a fresh agenda, plus the opportunity to see practical initiatives in action on a tour of Leeds University Farm. 

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FAQs

If I am not able to attend can someone go in my place?

Yes, but you need to inform us at least 24 hours before.

How do you select panel speakers?

We aim to select a panel of influential figures within the agricultural industry who have a broad range of views, knowledge, and experience.

Will there be drinks and refreshments at the event?

There will be stalls providing food, drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

Are you able to register for the Farm tour during the event? Please enquire at the Farmers Weekly Stand at Transition Live.

Based on availability, places can be offered. However, the farm walk tours are incredibly popular, and we do recommend registering prior to the event.

Learn the latest schemes and practical tips

Network with fellow farmers to share experiences and ideas

Opportunity to gain 6 BASiS CPD points

Explore methods of innovation in farming

Observe practical demonstrations