What's on the Agenda?
In partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, Norfolk County Council, and Norfolk Wildlife Trust, join us for the return of the Norfolk Landscapes Conference & Exhibition for 2026, an annual event exploring land use change, and how we can make nature and farming work together.
Event Overview
Land and coastal management in Britain is becoming ever more challenging and complex. Climate change is altering traditional weather patterns, creating unpredictable growing seasons, and increasing the likelihood of floods and droughts. Withdrawing government support and increased need for ‘blended’ finance is causing farming business models to also change. Farmers and land owners must consider how to make the environment work them within a conventional farming system.
How does one make sense of this everchanging sector, ensure business resilience, and work together to ensure Norfolk’s land and coastal environments thrive?
Held at the Royal Norfolk Showground on Tuesday 3rd November, this event is a must-attend for land owners, farmers, nature enthusiasts, policy makers, the construction sector, planning departments, green finance organisations, and anyone interested in how we can improve land use in Norfolk, and across England. Experience a sprawling and diverse exhibition, engaging seminars, and thought-provoking talks. Expect national themes at a regional context.
Key Theme: ‘Where’s the Money Coming Form?
Plus…
- Water Management
- Policy into Practice
- Collaboration at Scale: An Update on Cluster Groups & Landscape Recovery
When?
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Where?
Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT
Full Agenda Timetable
Morning Silent Seminars
| Time | Water Management | The Business for Nature Investment | Cluster Groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Doors Open | ||
| Seminar Details | Chair Wendy Brooks – Norfolk County Council Sponsor Broads Authority | Chair Annie Somazzi – Swallowtail Sponsor Swallowtail | Chair Sarah Juggins – North Norfolk Coastal Group & Cluster Landscape Connect Sponsors Cluster Landscape Connect & Offa |
| 09:30 to 09:50 | NWSP Update – Evolving Policy & What It Means for Norfolk? Hannah Gray – Water Resources East Becky Carter – Anglian Water | How Are Farmers and Landowners Feeling About Private Investment on Farm? Susan Twining – CLA | Clusters and the Government – Where Are We Now? David Lyles – Cluster Landscape Connect & North Norfolk Coastal Group |
| 10:00 to 10:20 | Nutrient Neutrality – How Are Landowners Utilising Funding for Land Use Change? Steve Collins – Norfolk Wildlife Trust Tom Sayer – Norfolk Environmental Credits | How to Measure and Value Environmental Impact for Private Investment Caroline Taylor – The Conduit | How a Collaborative Approach Benefits Farm Businesses Ali Cargill – Pitt Farms Ltd |
| 10:30 to 10:50 | Peatland Opportunities & the Norfolk & Broads Peat Partnership Evan Burdett – NFWAG Andrea Kelly – Broads Authority | Risk & Investment Frameworks TNFD, IUCN, etc. Fiona Watters – WWF Charlie Cutt – WWF | How Clusters Are Working With Partners to Forge Working Collaborations Tom Scrope – Nuffield Scholar & Soil Benchmark |
| 10:50 to 11:20 | Break Venison sliders served by Norfolk Wild Venison | ||
| Seminar Themes | Policy into Practice | Where's the Money Coming From? | Landscape Recovery |
| 11:20 to 11:40 | LNRS Update – What Next? Jen Burlingham – Norfolk County Council | Where Is the Money Coming From? Kate Rusell – Tellus Nat Cap | Carrot or Stick? Getting Farmers Around the Table Jane Lane – Orton Fell Cluster Jemma Wilson – Orton Fell Cluster |
| 11:50 to 12:10 | Land Use Framework Mariella de Soissons – DEFRA | How Is Nestlé Investing in Nature Over the Next 10–15 Years? Mike Wamington – Nestlé | A Catastrophe Which Led to Collaboration Fiona Borthwick – Deepdale Farm |
| 12:20 to 12:40 | The Farming Roadmap Speaker TBA – DEFRA | How Is Anglian Water Investing in Nature Over the Next 10–15 Years? Sam Westwood – Anglian Water | Evenlode Landscape Recovery: A Case Study Tim Field – Cotswold Farm Cluster & Landscape Recovery Lead |
Afternoon Conference & Awards Ceremony
| Theme | Time | Speaker(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 to 13:40 – Lunch Lunch and Videos | |||
| Opening Remarks | 13:40 | Clarke Willis MBE – Chairman at Norfolk FWAG | Introduction to the Conference |
| Opening Remarks | 13:45 | Peter Craven – Head of Agriculture at Natural England | Introduction to the Chair and Agenda |
| Opening Remarks | 13:50 | Graham Usher – Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Norwich & President of Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association | Welcome |
| Question Time – Where Is the Money Coming From? Chaired by Johann Tasker | 14:00 | Glenn Anderson – Swallowtail Consulting Sam Westwood – Anglian Water Peter Craven – Natural England Rob Hindle – Rural Solutions Mike Warmington – Nestlé | Question Time Panel |
| 14:45 – Break | |||
| Question Time – Collaboration at Scale Chaired by Peter Craven | 15:00 | Tim Field – Evenlode Sarah Juggins – Cluster Landscape Connect & North Norfolk Coastal Group David Marsham – West Norfolk Nature Network Graham Usher – Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Norwich Tom Scrope – Soil Benchmark | Question Time Panel |
| NFWAG Impact Report | 15:45 | Jordan Sharman – Norfolk FWAG | |
| Awards | 16:00 | Ian MacNicol Farm Conservation Award Richard Waddingham Pond Award | |
| Close and Drinks Reception | 16:30 | ||
Partners & Sponsors
Awards
The awards ceremony at the Norfolk Landscapes Conference & Exhibition celebrates Norfolk’s farming community who are doing their bit for nature.
The Ian MacNicol Memorial Trophy, which is named after beloved Norfolk farmer, Ian MacNicol, in recognition of his and the Stody Estate’s environmental work. The award is presented to the Norfolk farm we feel is integrating conservation into the commercial farming system, understands and responds to current conversation issues, and is actively looking into protecting and commercialising natural capital.
The Richard Waddingham Pond Award, created in memory of Richard Waddingham of Manor Farm, Briston, whose lifelong commitment to pond management demonstrated how water-rich features in farmland can support vibrant wildlife even amidst intensive agriculture, the award honours his legacy and helps inspire others to follow his example.
