Farm4Future

Sowing seeds of inspiration, growing potential and reaping the rewards of a food producing career!

Embark on a journey into the future of farming at the Farm4Future area.  Sponsored by Frontier Agriculture and Suffolk County Council, Farm4Future continues to enlighten visitors about the evolving landscape of agricultural practices.

The focus of the zone for 2024 will be showcasing the endless opportunities growing our food offers as we look to inspire young people and change perceptions of what working in food and farming and allied industries looks like and could look like in the future.

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or simply curious about the future of agriculture, Farm4Future offers an enlightening and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Join us at the Suffolk Show to go on a fact-finding mission and gain insights into the exciting advancements that will shape the future of farming! 

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 2024 Farm4Future will feature the following exhibitors:

Aponic - are the only UK vertical aeroponic farm manufacturer and this year we are launching a new vertical farming system that will revolutionise the vertical farming market

BASF - A look at farming "The biggest job on the earth" ensuring the newest generation knows where food comes from and how farmers ensure safe and healthy food is produced

Boxford Fruit Farm - Bugs, disease modelling, drone data, irrigation systems

Central College of Animal Studies - Bandaging model dogs, mix and match games with parasites and/or instruments, some sort of surgical nursing eg glove and gown and ‘operate’ on the model dog. 

Ceres Rural - will be highlighting the topic of soil health

Cranswick - Food Production Manufacturer and Farming

FlyBox - Protein through organic waste and insects - bringing insects and raking food for flies

Frontier Agriculture / SOYL / Kings

Getech/Lego Education - Unleash your inner future farmer! Master the art of autonomous agriculture with LEGO® education.  Code your driverless tractor in Scratch, navigate it through a charming village on a mission packed course.

Gressingham Foods - Careers within Food and Farming sector - options, apprenticeships, graduate program.

John Ines Centre

PES Technologies - Demonstrating the future of Soil Health Measurement in a portable in-field device that is quick and easy to use

Suez - an interactive unit which focuses on electrical control and one that uses an ultrasonic thickness tester to measure the thickness of mock boiler tubes.

Sustainable Water Solutions

The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture – Careers advice, feeding sheep winter forage activity

Trinity Ag Tech - An interactive and engaging showcase on the interactions between natural capital, including carbon, biodiversity and water protection, and food production and food security, financial, social, and environmental sustainability.

We Are Land-Based Engineering - the independent voice and hub of information on careers and educational routes in to land-based engineering including T Levels, Apprenticeships and Degrees.