Event
Beacons of Excellence – Shaping the Future of Water Sustainability
Join LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) for a day of learning and networking with industry leaders in sustainable water management and innovation!
The second Beacons of Excellence (BoE) showcase at LEAF Innovation Centre UK CEH is a day bringing together innovative farmers, leading researchers, policymakers, and funders to explore cutting-edge, practical water management solutions on-farm. This event focuses on sharing best practice and bringing together voices across the sector, from pioneers in sustainable water management to those newly starting on their journey.
What to expect?
- Speaker sessions from Andrew Francis & Andrew Court (Beacons Farmers) and Mark Wilkinson (James Hutton Institute)
- Live discussions on reservoir storage, soil moisture tools, irrigation technology, and Nature-based Solutions- to name a few
- Interactive workshop led by CEH– learn how to monitor water flows, collect field data (using soil penetrometer and soil moisture probe)
- Guided site tour of CEH’s ongoing sustainable water management and regeneration trials.
- Panel Q&A with farmers and researchers
- Opportunities to share your experiences, learn from others, and collaborate across the sector
Session Highlights:
- Flood/Drought Mitigation with JHI’s Mark Wilkinson
- Soil Health & Water Retention with Andrew Court
- Reservoir Storage, Irrigation Innovation with Andrew Francis (Felixstowe Hydrocycle)
- Workshop: NbS Monitoring, Grazing Studies & Catchment Tools with CEH
- Use of Soil Penetrometers, E-Planner Tool Session & Monitoring Software
A Collaborative Opportunity:
This event is a chance for two-way learning. Attendees will leave with the practical tools e.g., how to use a soil penetrometer and a framework for monitoring water-related changes on their farms. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to wider research and development scope – supporting a better future for UK water management.
