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SUMMARY:AGM followed by Nestle
DESCRIPTION:The AGM will commence at 7.00 pm with supper being served at 7.30 pm and our speaker concluding the event. \nThis year our speaker will be from Nestle talking to us about sustainability and regenerative agriculture within the brand. \nThis will be a supper meeting costing £32 per head and for catering purposes could you let me know if you will be attending by 19/02/26 latest please. \nIf you have any specific dietary requirements please let me know by email. \nCould payment for the supper please be made in advance to the clubs bank account.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/agm-followed-by-nestle/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:Richard Negus - Words from the hedge
DESCRIPTION:Richard Negus is a professional hedgelayer and conservationist. His writing champions the people\, the wildlife and the landscape of his native Suffolk countryside. He is a features writer and country diarist for The Shooting Times and has written for The Suffolk Magazine\, Suffolk & Norfolk Life and The Field. \n 
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/richard-negus/
LOCATION:Fram Farmers Office\, Framlingham\, IP13 9EE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T180423Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Evans - Oxbury Bank - How we will fund the biggest demographic and structural change in UK farming in generations - 2026 to 2036
DESCRIPTION:Nick\, Co-Founder\, Managing Director at Oxbury Bank Plc. \nAs an entrepreneur\, with extensive experience in finance and a passion for agriculture\, Nick founded First4Farming (F4F) – a leading specialist IT integration and solution provider for the agricultural and animal-health supply network across Europe\, North America\, Asia and Southern Africa. \nSpotting huge opportunities in the industry where farmers’ needs are not being met\, Nick has more recently co-founded the first and only UK bank dedicated to British agriculture. Oxbury Bank is the only bank focused on food and farming\, where 90% of its shareholders are stakeholders in the industry. \nNick is excited to be supporting farmers – and the next generation of farmers – with the products and services they need to grow sustainable\, profitable businesses.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/nick-evans-oxbury-bank/
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T093000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:Charles Garrard - Ceres\, what's there to look forward to
DESCRIPTION:A change to the advertised speaker\, Charles Garrard of Ceres Rural will address the club\, giving a brief overview of Ceres and a look at how they see the next five years.  Following shortly after the November budget\, this will be an opportunity to listen and debate the short term future of our industry. \nAt Fynn Valley Golf Course\, Please arrive 0730 for breakfast at 0745\, followed by our speaker\, Charles at 0830.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/charles-garrard-ceres/
LOCATION:Fynn Valley Golf Club\, Witnesham Road\, Witnesham\, Ipswich\, IP6 9JA
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20251010T075129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175427Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Gilman - Cranswick\, an overview and Regenerative Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Ash\, Director of Agricultural Strategy at Cranswick will address the club on the company and how it is championing soil health and sustainability on its farms. \n“I’ve been with Cranswick since 2017\, but my entire career to date has been focused on driving sustainable change within agriculture. I’m especially passionate about soil health – it’s one of the most important factors in farming and a key part of my job is ensuring the long-term soil resilience we need to keep on growing food. And we’re making a difference. At Wayland Farms – our Norfolk-based outdoor-reared pig business – for example\, we routinely increase soil organic matter under our outdoor breeding units by 10% over a two year period. In addition\, we are now carbon mapping a percentage of our fields using the latest technology.” \nThis will be at Ufford Park\, on November 6th 2025  7.30 pm start with Buffet to follow. \nFor catering purposes could you please let Andrew know if you plan to attend by Monday 20/10/2025
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/cranswick-an-overview-and-regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:Farm Study Tour to co Tipperary Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 19th June to Monday 23rd June. \nItinerary includes: \n\nCashel Blue Cheese\nCoolmore Stud Farm\nFethard Horse Country Museum\nDairygold\nRock of Cashel\nHurling\nKilkenny Castle\nFarm visits\n\nPlease contact our secretary Andrew Cooper for more details.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/farm-study-tour-to-co-tipperary-ireland/
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:Annual Farm Walk and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:This years farm walk is to be held at Elveden Estates on June 5th 2025. \nThe tour will start at 4 pm and finish around 7pm hosted by Andrew Blenkiron – Managing Director of Elveden farms Ltd and will be followed by a buffet at the Elveden Inn. \nAs usual there will be no cost to members for the event but guests will be charged at £25 to cover the cost of food.  Numbers will be limited however to 42 as this is the maximum the estate trailer can carry.  Booking early is therefore essential and will be on a first come first served basis. \nA brief summary of the estate is below. \nElveden is a 22\,500 acre country estate\, of which over 10\,000 acres is farmland.  This makes us the largest ring-fenced arable farm in lowland Britain.  The land at Elveden was transformed for agricultural use in 1927 by Rupert Guinness\, great great grandson of Arthur Guinness (founder of the Guinness brewery.)  The field layout he implemented is still virtually identical today\, with large fields of up to 100 acres in size that are well-suited to today’s powerful machinery\, and pays testament to his forward-thinking attitude. \n​We are passionate about environmentally-responsible farming and work hard to ensure that biodiversity at Elveden thrives alongside our farming practices.  Read more about our Conservation work here. \nOur farm specialises in the production of vegetables especially potatoes\, onions\, carrots and parsnips which dominate our farming.  Around 6% of the UK’s onions are grown at Elveden!  We also grow cereals such as rye\, barley and wheat to balance the rotation\, ensuring our soils remain fertile and productive for generations to come.  More rye is grown at Elveden than on any other farm in the UK and we are major suppliers to the nation’s crisp-bread bakers. \n​Read more about our produce marketing businesses\, Garden of Elveden (potatoes) and Elveden Produce Ltd (onions). \nConsistency of quality and volume is achieved through the application of the highest levels of science and technology. Irrigation\, mechanisation and a highly skilled production team are key to our success.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/annual-farm-walk-and-bbq-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:AGM followed by Tom Martin aka Farmer Tom
DESCRIPTION:Our club AGM followed by Tom Martin \nSadly our original speaker Tom Youngs is unable to attend but we are very pleased that Tom Martin otherwise known as “Farmer Tom” has agreed to join us as guest speaker. Below is a brief introduction from his social media. \nTom Martin is passionate about learning\, about the environment\, about regenerative farming\, and sharing what happens ‘behind the farm gate’ using television\, the written word\, and social media as ‘Farmer Tom’. Tom believes we’re all here to make a difference\, and is happy to share his mistakes\, lessons\, and occasional success! \nWe will also have a presentation from this years OFC sponsored attendee.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/agm-farmer-tom/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:The Future of Meat - Professor Tom MacMillan RAU
DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of date.\nProfessor Tom MacMillan – Royal Agricultural University \nBiography \nElizabeth Creak Chair in Rural Policy and Strategy. \nAs Creak Chair\, Professor MacMillan’s role is to inform national and international policies on land\, the environment and food. \nTom is a founding Director of the Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture and Deputy Director of The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). He is expert advisor to the Food\, Farming & Countryside Commission and was one of the team who supported Henry Dimbleby to develop the National Food Strategy. \nTom joined us from the Soil Association\, where he was Director of Innovation. There\, he founded the Innovative Farmers network\, which supports practical ‘field labs’ by farmers and led an overhaul of organic standards. \nFrom 2003-2011 he was Executive Director of the Food Ethics Council\, which received the BBC Food & Farming Derek Cooper Award for its Food & Fairness Inquiry. He has served on various advisory groups and boards\, including for the Cabinet Office Food Matters report\, ScienceWise\, the BBSRC\, Sustain and the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership. \nHe has a PhD in geography from the University of Manchester\, where he investigated the use and abuse of science in food regulation. \nThis will be a buffet meeting and for catering purposes could you let us know who will be attending by 05/02/25 latest please by emailing secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk \nThe cost for the buffet is £23 per head and could payment please be made in advance to the clubs bank account.  Payment on the night will be possible via card if necessary but at £26 per person to cover transaction charges. The club can no longer accept cash or cheques as mentioned at the AGM.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/the-future-of-meat/
LOCATION:Fynn Valley Golf Club\, Witnesham Road\, Witnesham\, Ipswich\, IP6 9JA
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20241001T194429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T110111Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick Harvesting operations
DESCRIPTION:One of the original 2000-mile-harvest operators https://frederickharvesting.com/ \nFrederick Harvesting is a family-owned business that has grown from a grassroots one-machine\, one-truck operation in the 80’s\, to the progressive\, custom harvesting operation of today! This growth and success is due to honest hardwork\, dedication\, Christian values\, Midwestern work ethics\, unsurpassed reliability\, and pride in our work. With that in mind\, 95 percent of our customers rely on us year after year! The Frederick brothers\, Lance and Drew\, own and operate this harvesting business along with their wives. Lance and his wife\, Lynette\, have two daughters\, Kassidy and Karly. Drew and his wife\, Connie\, have two boys\, Zach and Zayn. \nThis could be your chance to have a unique summer and fall. So join the Fredericks as they leave their home base of Alden\, Kansas\, for Oklahoma’s Red River Valley and Northern Texas. Then return to the plains of Kansas and continue to Eastern Colorado\, the big sky country of Montana\, and the beautiful Black Hills of the Dakotas. From May through November\, you can broaden your horizon with new experiences\, places\, and people “Harvesting the Grain That Feeds The World”. There’s no other job like it!
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/frederick-harvesting-operations/
LOCATION:Fram Farmers Office\, Framlingham\, IP13 9EE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20241001T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163059Z
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SUMMARY:A New Zealand Perspective - Hillary Curnow - Agriculture Counsellor NZ High Commission London
DESCRIPTION:Hillary Curnow – Agriculture Counsellor New Zealand High Commission London
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/a-new-zealand-perspective/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20241001T194121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T095145Z
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SUMMARY:Telling them as it is - Mick Hawkes former SAS soldier
DESCRIPTION:Mick Hawkes former SAS soldier\, undercover surveillance operator and security consultant (https://www.hawkesandco.uk)
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/telling-them-as-it-is/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Cooper":MAILTO:secretary@debenfarmclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101857Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Study Tour Aberdeenshire
DESCRIPTION:Friday 14th to Monday 17th June Farm Study Tour Aberdeenshire. \nItinerary includes visits to \n\nMackie’s ice cream\, chocolate and crisps\nFyvie Castle guided tour\nDuncan farms\, large arable operation and free range egg producer\nGlen Dronarch distillery tour\nPeterhead fish market\nFish processor visit and if possible vessel tour\nPeterhead maritime academy
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/farm-study-tour-aberdeenshire/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T085216Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Walk and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:It may not feel like summer yet but in a few weeks’ time we will be having our Annual Farm Walk and B B Q kindly hosted this year by Boxford Suffolk Farms\, Hill Farm\, Brick Kiln Hill\, BOXFORD\, Suffolk. CO10 5NY. Commencing at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 9th May. \nThe “Boxford Group” of companies includes Boxford Farms\, Peake Fruit – where they store\, pack and market their own fruit\, and the beautiful Stoke by Nayland Hotel\, Golf & Spa. The Peake family were pioneering entrepreneurs who diversified to succeed. They created Copella apple juice in 1969 by using their small and uneven shaped fruit. This business as it grew was later sold to Tropicana UK in 1997. Bill and Devora Peake also created two championship golf courses and a clubhouse in the 1970s\, which has since been developed by the next generation into the Stoke by Nayland Resort. \nWhat’s grown on Boxford Farms \nOn a branch\, on a plant\, or in the ground. They’ve diversified their fruit production and currently grow a variety of top\, stone and soft fruit as well as asparagus and rhubarb. As they are situated in a hot and dry area of the UK (usually)\, they can plant well-flavoured\, extended production strawberries\, raspberries and blueberries\, whilst also growing rhubarb\, plums and cherries. This is in addition to 22 different varieties of apple\, which are grown in the most modern orchards which provide rare and valuable habitats for wildlife. They use the latest technology in automated intelligent irrigation systems which closely matches the needs of the plants\, and\, with an emphasis on ensuring soil health and biodiversity in the orchards\, they have also implemented various strategies such as Predasect insect houses and wild flower nectar mixes for orchard borders. They have invested heavily into Bi-baum™ twin-stem trees which offer a more reliable\, cost-effective way of growing fruit\, and their hail nets\, rain-covers and poly-tunnels guarantee that the crop is picked and not wasted. \nAs recently as 2022  Boxford Suffolk Farms introduced a new Apple variety to the market- and as their website declares” we are confident that Magic StarTM will be the best apple you will taste (certainly better than a particular pink apple out there) with the added advantage that it is grown in Suffolk\, UK. It is sweet but with a complex apple flavour\, perfectly juicy\, and will store really well in your fridge or fruit bowl”. \nAll of the above hard work has contributed to the farm winning two national awards in the past few years – the Top Fruit Grower of the Year\, and Soft Fruit Grower of the Year. \nThe farm also has an on-farm AD plant which produces 750kwh of electricity and 750kW of heat – they are turning maize\, out-graded fruit and apple pomace into energy\, powering cold stores and farm buildings\, whilst drying applewood to be sold as logs or other wood to be used to heat either the hotel or glasshouse in their 6 biomass boilers. \nThe committee hopes that you will come along and support the evening. It is always interesting to see how other businesses operate and not many of us will be familiar with commercial fruit growing in the 21st Century. Friends and guests are very welcome to attend. \nThe evening concludes at approximately 7.00 p.m. with a light supper provided by our regular team at Monarch Catering – we should be served fresh strawberries (grown on the farm) and cream as a dessert. \nThe event is free to Members\, but a charge of £15.00/ head will be made to non-members and guests. \nPlease email Alan.Gray@originfertilisers.co.uk if you would like to attend by Friday 3rd May at the latest. \n 
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/farm-walk-and-bbq/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T150740Z
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SUMMARY:Farming The Dyson Way
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 21st March evening buffet meeting at Ufford Park Hotel 7:00pm \nThe evening commences at 7.00 pm. with the Club’s 71st AGM. We then welcome our keynote speaker for the evening Daniel Cross who is Managing Director of Dyson Farming. The Philosophy of Dyson Farming is “Innovative Farming for the Future” They are excited about growing the future of sustainable agriculture through innovation and people. “We will transform categories through reinvigorating the value in better tasting\, healthier food grown in harmony with the environment” These are just two of their bold headline statements from their website. What we do know is that they are now one of the largest privately owned farms in the country and through investment in new technology and perhaps looking at challenges through fresh eyes are making big strides in the agricultural world. \nDaniel is a Newcastle University Graduate who spent time working for G’s Fresh Produce both in the UK and in the USA before joining Dyson Farming in 2022. He is acutely aware that quality produce and a strong provenance are key factors for creating branding and building relationships with retailers. \nWe are extremely fortunate to have secured a visit from Daniel in his very busy schedule. I am sure the evening will be enthralling and one not to miss for any entrepreneurial farmer and business- person. \nFollowing Daniel’s presentation a finger buffet will be served at a cost of £15.00/ head.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/farming-the-dyson-way/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
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SUMMARY:Rooted: Stories of Life\, Land and a Farming Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 22nd February evening meeting at Fynn Valley Golf Club for a buffet 7:30pm. \nWe welcome Barrister\, Farmer and Author Sarah Langford to the February meeting of The Club. Sarah published her first book in 2018\, In Your Defence: Stories of Life and Law.  This soon became a bestseller. Detailing stories of her career as a city Barrister in London. \nHer Husband the former Conservative MP Ben Gummer had lost his seat at the 2017 snap general-election and at that time they left The City to take on the small family farm just outside Debenham. Sarah turned her hand to farming\, her Grandfather and Uncle were farmers. Farming is in her blood. She admits that there’s  an extraordinary arrogance in me coming in and saying “well I’ve just decided to have a go at farming and I think this is how it should be done”\, but she discovered an industry beleaguered with the challenges of climate change\, Brexit and falling incomes\, farmers faced accusations of ecological mismanagement from a hostile media and public. But as Sarah looked to them to teach her about the land\, she also found a new generation of farmers on a path of regenerative change. \nIn her second book Rooted– stories of life\, land and a farming revolution published in March of last year Sarah weaves her own story around these farmers – from dairy to arable\, traditional to experimental – who taught her what being a farmer means. Intimate and moving\, these stories shine a light on the human side of modern farming\, and show us how land connects us all\, not only in terms of global sustainability but in our relationships with our physical and mental health\, our communities\, our planet and ourselves. \nAn authentic\, beautifully written portrait of 21st Century farming\, this deeply personal account puts a powerful case: that the task of restoring our earth and ensuring a sustainable future both for our food and ourselves\, lies in the hands of those who live closest to the land. \nSarah recognises that ” Food is only going to get more expensive\, she adds — and it needs to. “A chicken should not cost less than a pint of beer. It’s too cheap in an ecological respect\, in a nutritional respect; but it’s too cheap in a human respect.” \nAccording to the Times There’s light tension between Langford and her contractor (our Chairman Richard Scott) — “He’s never had to farm without the ability to get a solution off a shelf” — but mutual respect. \nWe look forward to what Sarah really has to say- do join us for what will be a thought provoking and fascinating evening.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/rooted-stories-of-life-land-and-a-farming-revolution/
LOCATION:Fynn Valley Golf Club\, Witnesham Road\, Witnesham\, Ipswich\, IP6 9JA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T140907Z
UID:471-1705001400-1705008600@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Microphones at Dawn
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 11th January evening supper meeting at Ufford Park Hotel 7:30pm. \nOur speaker is Anna Hill\, BBC Radio 4 Farming Today presenter. \nHer talk is titled “Microphones at Dawn”
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/microphones-at-dawn/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T074500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T141424Z
UID:469-1701848700-1701858600@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of Farming in the Sustainable Economy
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the winter 2023/2024 programme will be held on Wednesday 6th December at Fynn Valley Golf Course for breakfast 7:45am. \nOur speaker for that morning is Professor Sir Dieter Helm – Professor of Economic Policy\, University of Oxford. \nThe talk is entitled “The Future of Farming in the Sustainable Economy”. \nJames Black will also provide a review of the DFC Farm Study Tour to Germany in June 2023.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/the-future-of-farming-in-the-sustainable-economy/
LOCATION:Fynn Valley Golf Club\, Witnesham Road\, Witnesham\, Ipswich\, IP6 9JA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20231013T101300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T101300Z
UID:467-1699558200-1699565400@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Swords and Ploughshares
DESCRIPTION:The first meeting of the winter 2023/2024 programme will be held on Thursday 9th November at Fram Farmers Office\, Station Road\, Framlingham IP13 9EE At 7.30 p.m. \nOur speaker for that evening is Famers Weekly Writer and Podcaster Johan Tasker. \nThe talk is entitled “Swords and Ploughshares” \nJohan who lives in south Suffolk was recently part of a convoy delivering  35 pickups full of humanitarian aid which were donated and driven by British farmers from the UK to Ukraine\, where they handed over the pick-ups and the aid to the Ukrainian army. \nThe pick-ups were donated by farmers via the UK-based charity Pickups 4 Peace\, which was founded by farmers. They will be used to transport supplies and injured soldiers to and from the front line against the Russians. \nHe also visited a UK-run potato farm and starch making facility\, including potato lifting in the field. \nJohan will present a first-hand account including photos (including possibly film clips too) on the whole experience – the 1200-mile drive across Europe\, how they crossed the border\, what it is like to be in an air raid\, an insight into the present state of Ukrainian farming and what the situation is with Ukrainian agriculture going into winter. \nJohan says “It will be something different\, but I promise it will be fascinating – and with lots of farmer interest.” \nThe meeting will be followed by a finger buffet. The cost is £10.00/ head. Please book your place with The Secretary and pay online to Deben Farm Club\, Account number 00429953\, sort code 20-98-07 ref November meeting.
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/swords-and-ploughshares/
LOCATION:Fram Farmers Office\, Framlingham\, IP13 9EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T111348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T111348Z
UID:421-1687456800-1687471200@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Farm Walk & BBQ
DESCRIPTION:By kind permission of H J Fairs & Son Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1JG. Growers and processors of crops such as Echium\, Borage\, Quinoa and Camelina.\n(Details to follow)
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/annual-farm-walk-bbq/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230621
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110922Z
UID:419-1686873600-1687305599@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tour to Germany
DESCRIPTION:(Details to follow)
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/tour-to-germany/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T110838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110838Z
UID:417-1683142200-1683142200@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Non Farm Visit
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Yachts Ipswich\n(Details to follow)
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/non-farm-visit/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T110607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110607Z
UID:415-1679598000-1679607000@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM followed by Jake Fiennes - General Manager Conservation\, Holkham Hall Estate
DESCRIPTION:“Making Space for Nature in a Farmed Environment”\nBuffet meeting
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/agm-followed-by-jake-fiennes-general-manager-conservation-holkham-hall-estate/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T110336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110336Z
UID:412-1677265200-1677279600@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Speaker: Farmer and International Rugby Union Referee Nigel Owens
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/70th-anniversary-dinner/
LOCATION:Trinity Park\, Ipswich\, IP3 8UH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T110055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110112Z
UID:406-1674156600-1674162000@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mike Warner Fisherman and Writer
DESCRIPTION:“A Passion for Seafood”\nBuffet meeting
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/mike-warner-fisherman-and-writer/
LOCATION:Fynn Valley Golf Club\, Witnesham Road\, Witnesham\, Ipswich\, IP6 9JA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T105822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110133Z
UID:404-1670527800-1670533200@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Professor Steven Penfield\, Head of Department\, Department of Crop Genetics\, John Innes Centre\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:“Understanding how plant breeding is being used to manage the effects of weather and climate change on crop yields.”\nSupper meeting
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/professor-steven-penfield-head-of-department-department-of-crop-genetics-john-innes-centre-norwich/
LOCATION:Ufford Park Hotel\, Yarmouth Road\, Melton\, Suffolk\, IP12 1QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20221107T105502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T110146Z
UID:400-1668108600-1668114000@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kees Huizinga Farming in the Ukraine\, Alec Smith Sentry Farming\, James Webster The Andersons Centre
DESCRIPTION:“European Grain Market Outlook”\nBuffet meeting
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/kees-huizinga-farming-in-the-ukraine-alec-smith-sentry-farming-james-webster-the-andersons-centre/
LOCATION:Fram Farmers Office\, Framlingham\, IP13 9EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210617T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20210218T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T174152Z
UID:386-1623949200-1623960000@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Walk and BBQ Fen Farm Dairy\, Bungay - Jonny & Dulcie Crickmore
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/farm-walk-and-bbq-fen-farm-dairy-bungay-jonny-dulcie-crickmore/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20210218T174050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T174050Z
UID:384-1620900000-1620914400@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Sterling Suffolk\, Great Blakenham
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/visit-to-sterling-suffolk-great-blakenham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192906
CREATED:20210218T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T173915Z
UID:382-1616698800-1616704200@debenfarmclub.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM followed by Dr Chris Kebbell\, New Zealand's Agricultural Counsellor "Back to the Future -farming without subsides"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://debenfarmclub.co.uk/event/agm-followed-by-dr-chris-kebbell-new-zealands-agricultural-counsellor-back-to-the-future-farming-without-subsides/
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