Groundswell 2026
We are back with round tables, breakfast & specialist advice
The Groundswell Festival is gaining popularity each year, offering farmers, growers, and anyone interested in food and the environment a platform to explore regenerative farming practices.
The CLA will again be attending Groundswell on both days (stand E32) and will be hosting round table meetings, speakers and a breakfast!
Find out the details below:
Wednesday 1st July
11:00 -12:00: Wildlife Farms and Estates
The Wildlife Farms & Estates team joins the CLA at Groundswell for a discussion hosted by CLA Vice President Joe Evans. A panel of farmers, estate managers, ecologists, and assessors will share insights on building nature recovery into the business, and the benefits of independent, professional accreditation through Wildlife Farms and Estates.
12:45 – 13:45: Ben Goldsmith
Environmentalist, financier, philanthropist, former Defra Director, and leading UK voice on rewilding, Ben Goldsmith joins the CLA at Groundswell 2026 for a compelling discussion with CLA President Gavin Lane, on the future of land use, nature recovery, and the changing economics of the countryside, drawing on his work across conservation, natural capital, and policy.
14:30 -15:30: Professor John Lawton
The architect of bigger, better and more joined up land use for nature recovery, the CLA is joined by Professor John Lawton for his reflections on current policy and prospects for the future.
Thursday 2nd July
CLA Breakfast: 7:45 – 9:00
MP and Chair of the EFRA committee, Alistair Carmichael will join the CLA for breakfast and provides his insights and opinions on government policy for farming and the environment.
Arla collaboration for nature: 11:00 – 12:00
Collaboration with nature – Practical results from Arla’s 4 year Regenerative Pilot Network using science to understand farming practices.
Meet the team
Our CLA Policy and Advice teams will be available on the stand to discuss a range of matters with you throughout the two days.
There will be other events and roundtables on the CLA stand over the two days, which will be updated on this page in due course.
Please note: To access the CLA events listed you will need to have purchased an admission ticket for the Groundswell.
For more information call the Midlands office on 01785 337010, or alternatively email midlands@cla.org.uk.
Find out more about Groundswell on their website.