The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), supported by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., is thrilled to announce the six trailblazers selected for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme. These forward-thinking individuals will take centre stage during the opening session of OFC25, which runs from January 8–10, 2025, in Oxford and online.
With this year’s theme, “Facing Change, Finding Opportunity,” OFC25 highlights how today’s challenges in agriculture can spark groundbreaking solutions. The Innovators exemplify this vision, bringing fresh ideas and actionable solutions to some of the sector’s most pressing issues, from sustainability and food security to market diversification and consumer trends.
Representing a broad spectrum of expertise, the 2025 Inspiring Innovators are:
- Thomas Farrugia, Beta Bugs Limited
- Kate Drury, Sustainable Rope
- Michael Kavanagh, The Green Farm Collective
- Lynda Perkins, Queen’s University Belfast
- Annie Weiss, Udderly Flavoured Milk
- Keir Doe, Renewables Connect
OFC Director Sheena Horner, who is supporting this initiative, said: “The Inspiring Innovators programme embodies the spirit of the Oxford Farming Conference – connecting people and ideas to shape a sustainable and progressive future for agriculture. Each of our Innovators brings a unique perspective, and their concepts are certain to captivate and inspire our delegates.
“This initiative reaffirms that amidst significant challenges, there are countless opportunities for those willing to innovate and embrace change, aligning perfectly with our 2025 theme “Facing Change, Finding Opportunities”. We look forward to seeing how their ideas enrich the discussions at OFC25, and our thanks go to McCain for supporting these innovators, who are sure to positively impact the future of agriculture.”
