The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

CropTec opens its doors - here are 5 things not to miss

What is there to see at this year's leading arable event?

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 1 min read
CropTec opens its doors - here are 5 things not to miss

The leading event for those in the arable sector, CropTec is the perfect place to learn, network and see some truly innovative technology and machinery. If you are heading to the event which runs from November 29 to November 30, here are five things to check out.

  1. Five knowledge transfer zones showcasing the latest advancements in water quality and quantity, smart farming, transforming food production and regenerative farming. 
  2. Innovative technology on display including sprayer test drives, mechanical weeding demonstrations and new crop varieties.  
  3.  Panels of speakers across four seminars each day discussing how growers can access new markets, tackle crop nutrition in a challenging climate, creating bold arable thinkers and how to balancing crop protection and challenges of a changing environment. 
  4. Opportunities to collect up to six Basis and six NRoSO points across the event by following the knowledge trail. 
  5. Discuss industry developments and challenges with experts with over 150 exhibitors on site. 

Read also: Farming with Nature: Does regenerative arable farming stack up financially?

More on Arable

OPINION: Wheat prices have recovered but is £211/t enough?

OPINION: Wheat prices have recovered but is £211/t enough?

Wheat prices are seemingly recovering but what price is needed to compensate for inflated input costs?

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 24 September 2026 • 1 min read
Moisture sets the pace for autumn drilling

Moisture sets the pace for autumn drilling

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 24 September 2026 • 3 min read
UK wheat prices remain elevated, while Egypt diversifies away from Russia and Ukraine

UK wheat prices remain elevated, while Egypt diversifies away from Russia and Ukraine

Get all the latest analysis on the latest trends in the grain markets from Farmers Guardian

Farmers Guardian
clock 24 September 2026 • 4 min read