Farmers, researchers, industry professionals and policymakers will come together at the Future Grassland 2026 conference in Shropshire on November 11-12 to explore the latest ideas shaping grassland farming in the UK and Ireland.

Organised by the British and Irish Society of Animal Science (BISAS) and the British Grassland Society (BGS), the two-day event in Telford will explore how grasslands can support productive yet sustainable livestock farming, while responding to changing environmental and economic pressures.

According to the organisers, well-managed grassland can make many positive contributions, be it providing high quality food, encouraging greater biodiversity and better soil health, or helping alleviate the consequences of flooding or drought.

The programme brings together expertise from across the grassland and animal science sectors, including climate smart practitioner and innovator Prof. John Gilliland OBE; Prof. Iain Donnison, director of IBERS at Aberystwyth University; and Judith Batchelor OBE, director of Food Matters International.

CEO of BISAS, Maggie Mitchell said: “Future Grasslands has been designed to bridge the gap between research and practical farming, providing opportunities for farmers and the wider agricultural industry to hear directly from experts about the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

"We hope this event will provide a valuable forum for sharing knowledge about how grassland can contribute, not only at a farm level, but by also ensuring future food security and greater environmental protection.”

Registration is now open for Future Grasslands 2026. The cost is £195 for BISAS and BGS members, £250 for non-members. The cost for students is £75.

More details on the event are available on the BISAS website.