Women in Agriculture Conference 2026

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Join the Farm Advisory Service for the second Women in Agriculture Conference, to meet like-minded people, network and learn.  This year’s theme is “Land, legacy and leadership” which we will explore through inspirational speakers, breakout sessions and presentations.  The speakers will be

  • Kate Rowell, QMS
  • Katie Brisbane, farmer and RHET
  • Emily Grant, Forrit Farming and consultancy
  • Jenn Stewart, Johnston Carmichael
  • Gareth Allan, Azets
  • David Brown, SAC Consulting
  • Jillian Kennedy, SAYFC

The conference is free and open to all (lunch and refreshments provided) but booking is essential, and we look forward to seeing you there!

 

10:00  Tea/Coffee arrival 
10.30   

Welcome from the chair – Mary-Jane Lawrie 

 
10.40 – 11:00   

Speaker – Katie Brisbane.  Farm safety and legacy. 

 
11.00 – 11.30   

A life in leadership – Kate Rowell, QMS 

 
11.30 – 12:50   

Break out sessions 1 and 2. 

 
  All attendees will attend all the breakout sessions.  The four breakout sessions are: 

Land – Emily Grant.  Themes of soil, grazing and sustainability. 

Land – David Brown, SAC Consulting.  Making the most of your farm biodiversity. 

Legacy – Succession planning with Jenn Stewart, Johnston Carmichael. 

Legacy – Financial planning with Gareth Allan, Azets.   
12:50 – 13:45   

Lunch 

 
13:45 – 15:05   

Break out sessions 3 and 4. 

 
  All attendees will attend all the breakout sessions.  The four breakout sessions are: 

Land – Emily Grant.  Themes of soil, grazing and sustainability. 

Land – David Brown, SAC Consulting.  Making the most of your farm biodiversity. 

Legacy – Succession planning with Jenn Stewart, Johnston Carmichael. 

Legacy – Financial planning with Gareth Allan, Azets.   
15:05 – 15:35 

 

  

Speaker – Jillian Kennedy, SAYFC 

 

 
15:35 – 16:00   

Close.  Tea/Coffee