Exhibitors gathered at the new Cereals Event site last week to examine their crop plots and discuss plans for the event.

The new location is at Thoresby Hall, Newark - a 60ha site protected by trees on the edge of Sherwood Forest.

“Everything about the new site is positive,” said arable project manager Jonathan Backhouse. “It’s easily accessible, very picturesque and has great facilities. The easy-working sandland makes for straightforward crop establishment and a free-draining show site,” he explained. “However, the flip-side of this means we could find ourselves watering regularly if we see drought-like conditions again next spring - fortunately Thoresby has excellent infrastructure in place for irrigation.”

Organisers say the crop plot area is larger than last year, with both returning and new exhibitors. Will Davies, agronomist at Ceres Rural, is overseeing many of the plots, and is pleased with how well they have grown away this autumn.

“Cereals is a good opportunity to see all of the varieties in one place and grown under the same conditions. You get an idea of what they look like under real conditions, not just reading statistics from the Recommended List.”

The Cereals Event will be held on 13-14 June 2023.