Biofarm at Groundswell 2026
BNG on a Working Farm
Biodiversity Net Gain is attracting growing interest from farmers and landowners. But where does it fit within a working farm business?
On the agenda
What we’ll discuss
Biodiversity Net Gain is creating new opportunities for farmers and landowners, but it’s also raising important questions.
Where does BNG fit within a productive farm or estate? How does it compare with other diversification opportunities? What are the long-term commitments? And how do you balance commercial returns with the practical realities of managing land for nature?
Join Biofarm for an honest, practical discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges and long-term realities of BNG on working land.
Bringing together leading voices from farming, landownership, policy, nature recovery and habitat management, the panel will share different perspectives, real-world experience and practical insights to help landowners make informed decisions about whether BNG is the right fit for their land and business.
Whether you’re already exploring BNG or simply want to understand where it sits within the future of rural land management, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities, the risks and the questions every landowner should be asking.
Where BNG fits within a working farm business
The opportunities and limitations of BNG
Lessons from landowners already involved in projects
How BNG compares to other diversification options
Long-term management, stewardship and commitment
Your questions, answered live by the panel
The Panel
Leading voices across farming, land & nature recovery
Hosted by Chris Rowland-Smith, Land Manager at Biofarm. Across the two days, panel members include:
Martin Lines
CEO, Nature Friendly Farming Network
Farmer, industry leader and one of the UK’s most influential voices on the future of sustainable farming.
Stephen Panks
Senior Specialist, BNG, Natural England
Bringing insight into the policy, delivery and practical realities of BNG.
Vicki Hird
Strategic Lead – Agriculture, The Wildlife Trusts
Author, campaigner and leading advocate for nature-friendly farming and land management.
Toby Diggens
Founder & Co-Director, Digg & Co.
Landscape restoration specialist experienced in creating and restoring species-rich habitats.
Edward Hutley
Landowner
Sharing first-hand experience of exploring and adopting BNG on his own land — the decisions, opportunities and challenges.
Ed Green
Farmer and Landowner
Offering a practical farming perspective on managing land in a changing rural economy.
Simon Nash
Head of Habitat Management, Biofarm
Habitat restoration specialist delivering and managing biodiversity projects across the UK.
Come along
Who should attend?
- Farmers
- Landowners
- Estate managers
- Rural advisers
- Anyone exploring BNG, natural capital or land diversification opportunities
Visit Biofarm at Groundswell
Find us in Pasture Field, Stand D6 throughout the event. Drop by to discuss your land, meet the team and join us for sundowners from 5pm each day with complimentary refreshments.
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 July · 12.00pm
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We’re looking forward to seeing you at Groundswell and welcoming you to BNG on a Working Farm: Opportunity, Reality & Long-Term Commitment.
If you’re passing Pasture Field, Stand D6, we’d love to see you.
Pasture Field · Stand D6