Events

The first ever indoor LAMMA will take place Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th January 2019 and will continue to be free-to-attend and free-to-park.

The 11 halls will be packed full of the very latest in agricultural machinery, equipment and services with more than 600 exhibitors taking part.

Take this unique opportunity to explore the latest in innovative and cutting edge technology from a wide range of companies, speak to the experts and see all the kit up close. Whilst staying warm and dry!

To visit LAMMA ’19 you will need to register before you can enter the show – so make sure you register and join us at the NEC.

BVB Substrates and Delphy will organize the ninth ‘International Soft Fruit Conference’ in ‘s Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Thursday 10 January 2019. The ISFC 2019 will include a wide range of presentations that cover many different aspects of the soft fruit industry. Simultaneously to the presentations we will have an exhibition where soft fruit related companies and organizations present their newest developments and services.

This year the BPOA (British Protected Ornamentals Association) has sought out a stellar selection of acknowledged experts in their various study areas related to propagation. Many growers are working with their own young plant production for a range of seed raised subjects and there is increasing interest in producing cutting raised plants as well. With the 2019 Spring Conference, the organising group of the Technical Committee has produced an agenda with highly- experienced  speakers bringing you the latest facts on the propagation techniques and the science behind them. This is a unique opportunity to hear up to date information on this important subject area and join in discussion on the techniques and technology being employed. This conference will give BPOA members and other UK growers great encouragement to review their own practices and develop their their staff awareness of the theory and practice in this area.

The UK Brassica Growers’ Association and British Leafy Salad Association are joining together again to hold their next combined Conference on Wednesday 23rd January 2019.

The BIFGA Technical Day will be held on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at the Dale Hill Conference Centre, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7DQ.

FRUIT LOGISTICA covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain. It thus offers superb networking and contact opportunities to the key decision-makers in every sector of the industry.

From 6 – 8 February 2019 companies from across the entire fresh produce sector – from global players to small and medium-sized companies and organisations from all over the world – will again be present in Berlin. The entire spectrum of the fresh fruit and vegetable sector.

• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Dried fruit and nuts
• Packaging and labelling
• Transport and logistical systems
• Produce handling and storage
• Press and media
• Computer and internet solutions
• Cultivation systems
• Greenhouses and greenhouse technology

Numerous companies from the district of Jork – inside and outside of the fruit-growing division – take the opportunity to present themselves with a stand at the North German fruit growing days, presenting their offerings and services to visitors.

On display will be hundreds of tractors and vintage machinery, from Veteran and Vintage to classics and the latest new models. Also, there’s classic commercials & vans, alongside club stands, horticulture, model displays, miniature steamers and stationary engines plus the open classic commercial drive in day on Sunday, so get registering to ensure you don’t miss out.

ProWein is a trade fair for wines and spirits, the largest industry meeting for professionals from viticulture, production, trade and gastronomy. Every year ProWein provides three days of concentrated business and a highly promising ancillary programme.

Over the course of two days, members of the international soft fruit industry hear from expert speakers from across the globe on some of the key issues affecting the sector.

Natural & Organic Products Europe is Europe’s biggest trade show for natural products – making it the ‘must attend’ event for buyers of everything from natural healthcare products, natural and organic foods, through to natural personal care and eco-household products.

Macfrut is a trade fair for professional operating in the fruit and vegetables sector in Italy and in Europe. The new premises of the exhibition, the growing number of Italian and foreign companies participating, and a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and internationalisation are the features that make it an event of great importance.

The London Wine Fair is a trading place, a meeting place, a place for discovery, learning, and even celebrating all manner of things wine trade related. Running annually since 1981, the Fair brings together all aspects of the trade for three days of business.

The Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. Once Britain’s largest flower show, it is still the most prestigious.

Packed with innovative Show Gardens created by the world’s leading garden designers and the finest displays of plants it’s an experience not to be missed.

2nd Annual Investment Forum and Exhibition “Orchards of Russia 2019” (29-30 May 2019, Moscow) is a high-end international platform for bringing investment in Russian commercial horticulture, discussing industry development strategies, sharing best practices among key market players, and placing new win-win contracts.

The fair is running from June 5 to Friday June 7 and open daily from 10:00 hrs. to 18:00 hrs. at the Oshwal Center in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.

GreenTech Amsterdam is the place to be if you’re a professional in the horticulture industry. We will provide you with concrete answers to all essential questions on technology and innovation for the production of vegetables, fruit and flowers. Meet new partners, explore innovations and join 80+ inspiring sessions that will update your knowledge on the latest developments.

60 breeding companies in three regions present their latest innovations and future developments in pot and bedding plants.

Join farmers, agronomists and industry professionals on the 12th & 13th June at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire for the arable industry’s leading technical event.

The Show provides visitors with the opportunity to see thousands of plant varieties from over 100 UK growers all under one roof.  The Show’s back to basics approach ensures the spotlight shines purely on the plants at the best time of year in order for visitors to plan their ranges for the following seasons.

The NCSFS is open to any commercial fruit grower and the following crops can be exhibited : blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, loganberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, stone fruit including cherries plums and apricots.

Fruit Focus brings together more than 1,200 growers and industry professionals. Over 115 suppliers exhibit at Fruit Focus. It showcases all aspects of agronomy, machinery and equipment, business information, pre- and post-harvest technology, and marketing.

Fruit Focus provides a unique opportunity to update on the latest technologies and industry developments, exchange views and network with fellow producers. As well as soft and orchard fruit, vines also feature at Fruit Focus.

Plantarium is an international tree nursery trade fair.

Participants from 15 different countries and trade visitors from 48 countries underline the international nature of the fair and make Plantarium the leading wholesale market for tree nursery products in Europe.

At Plantarium, around 300 exhibitors from various countries will be showcasing a huge range of tree nursery products for the consumer market in pots and containers and as bare-rooted products.

Supplier companies will also be displaying the latest developments.

Plantarium is an important platform for all the channels involved in the sale of tree nursery products.