We are thrilled to announce that we are the official sponsor of Cereals LIVE 2020. Cereals has been forced to move online for the first time, and we are honoured to support them in this uncharted move. Throughout history, farming has evolved to meet the needs a changing world. Cereals LIVE is symbolic of this ability to adapt and overcome.

Cereals is the main arable (cropping) show in the UK. It showcases the latest in technology, machinery, plant genetics and chemistry. The show is normally held on a farm site in Lincolnshire but this year it is moving online. This means that the show will be accessible to our global user base. We will have a virtual stand where you can ‘meet’ the team over video chat, ask questions and give feedback.

This sponsorship has a special significance for us as it shows how far the app has come. The last time we had a stand at the show was in 2015. This was before the app had officially launched, and we were gathering feedback our initial beta version. Since then, we have returned as visitors and to speak for Defra and Agri-Tech E. We are excited to returning to this institution of British Farming with a bang to show off “the app that farmers have been waiting for” (your words!). 

The show will be taking place on the 10-11 June 2020 from 8am-8pm UK time (9am-9pm SAST/5pm-5am AEST). You can register to attend here.

What you can expect from us

Come and meet the team

We will be available on video chat so you can say hello, put a face to a name and get help with the app. Whether you are just getting started and are looking for guidance on setting up your farm, or a power user wanting to give suggestions for improvements we would love to have a chat.

Farming tech stories from around the world

Thousands of farmers around the world use fieldmargin to manage their business, from Australia to Zimbabwe. While at times during this crisis we feel more isolated, part of the power of technology is how it allows us to stay connected and share ideas with a global community. We are planning special content looking at how enterprising farmers using technology (and fieldmargin) to deal with challenges on their farms. Do you have a story that we should feature? Let us know.

What’s coming up at fieldmargin?

A look at our vision for the app and farm tech. Find out what new features are in the pipeline for the coming months.

Special guides and tutorials

New video guides for getting set up and key farm use cases.

Schedule

Wednesday 10th June	Thursday 11th June
10-11 Meet the fieldmargin team + Q&A	9-10 How to set up your farm to save time and reduce admin with fieldmargin App demo with our founder’s farm
12-1 How to set up your farm to save time and reduce admin with fieldmargin App demo with our founder’s farm	11-12 Tech insights from farmers around the world Discussion with Nuffield Scholar Jamie Lockhart followed by case studies of how fieldmargin is being used around the world
2-2:30 Making a Digital Map of your farm Learn how to quickly map your farm’s fields using RPA boundaries, set up cropping and add detail such as hedges or watercourses	12-12:30 Making a Digital Map of your farm Learn how to quickly map your farm’s fields using RPA boundaries, set up cropping and add detail such as hedges or watercourses
4:30-5 Workshop: Introducing tech on your farm and getting your team onboard We know learning new tech can be daunting. In this workshop we will share ideas for adopting new systems and training staff.	2:30-3 Mapping and record keeping for environmental stewardship Using fieldmargin to map and keep records for environmental stewardship schemes such as HLS, Countryside Stewardship and ELMS.
	4:30 – 5 Crop and soils monitoring with fieldmargin Learn how to record scouting notes with pictures, track soil data and use satellite imagery to monitor fields from space

We look forward to seeing you on June 10th and 11th.  You can register for Cereals LIVE here. The event is free. This will also give you access to all their webinars, machinery demos and exhibitors.

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