Contact Us Home Programme & Exhibition Speakers Sponsors Delegate Information Post Conference Papers The Norfolk Farming Conference relies upon the generous support of its sponsors. The conference organisers, Anglia Farmers and Shaping the Future, thank them for their continuing support. Birketts is a law firm with offices in Norwich, Ipswich and Cambridge, but with a client base stretching much further afield. Not only does the firm boast one of the region's leading agricultural teams, with specialist lawyers providing pragmatic and effective advice to agri-businesses and landowners across the country, it is also recognised nationally for its work on both private and public rights of way. The region's leading Agricultural Business and Rural Property Consultancy, operating throughout the East of England and in Eastern Europe and Argentina. Proactive, timely and cost effective management input to farm businesses at the family farm and corporate business level being the hallmark of Brown & Cos service delivery with tailor made solutions to cater for the today's volatile Ag business and property world. The Eastern Daily Press, which is England's top-selling regional morning newspaper, has been reporting on food, farming and countryside issues for the past 140 years. The Norwich based paper was the first in the country to start a specialist section entitled "Field and Farm" in 1910. A century later, this tradition continues in print and also increasingly on line. Agriculture is one of the key industry sector specialisms within Lovewell Blake. We recognise that every agricultural operation, from a small farm to a large diversified estate, must be run as a business. We have specialist teams of dedicated staff covering the region providing business, tax and financial advisory services to meet all our clients' requirements. As a leading bank in agriculture for over 200 years, we understand the unique issues and challenges facing our farming customers today. That's why we can offer you products that suit your specific needs and personal service that helps you grow your business for the future. The Economic Development Unit of Norfolk County Council plays a lead role in the strategic development of Norfolk’s economy. It takes an active role in supporting this event as part of its continued commitment to the agricultural and food sectors. Shaping Norfolk's Future is the county's business led partnership, which helps to create wealth and jobs for people in Norfolk. The partnership provides a shared strategy to improve Norfolk's economy, mobilise resources on behalf of the county, and lobby regional and national decision-makers to ensure Norfolk builds for the future. For further information visit www.shapingnorfolksfuture.org.uk LandSkills East offer a range of grant funded training courses for those involved in farming and land-based industries in the East of England. Training is provided by more than 30 professional organisations and businesses. The training is from vocational to higher level and is responsive to the needs of the industry. It aims to improve businesses, develop new enterprises, encourage new entrants and improve skills. Our long association with businesses and organisations operating in the Food And Farming sector has resulted in an established client base that relies upon 101 for advice and solutions to maximise their investment in the Internet and IT. Our Food and Farming clients vary in size and location but across the sector we understand the terminology, the business climate, and their requirements - probably better than any other Internet business operating in this sector. Our clients include: Anglia Farmers, Dairy Farmers of Britain, Dow, Scotts, Aventis, Monsanto, Certis, Agrovista and potatocrop.com.