Herefordshire Farming Partnerships breakfast with Nmite University of Technology and Engineering
06 November 2026, 08:30 – 10:25
NMITE, Skylon Campus, Canary Drive, Skylon Park, Hereford, HR2 6ST
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Members are invited to join the first of our Herefordshire Farming Partnerships Breakfasts in collaboration with Nmite on 6 November at 8.30am.
Who should attend?
Members who are interest in new advances in technology and engineering
Why attend?
Nmite is Herefordshire's New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering, offering a unique approach to education with engineering and built environment degrees.
Their model puts applied, studio-based learning at the heart of engineering education. Students tackle real-world challenges, work closely with teaching staff and engage with industry, developing the knowledge and skills they need to become engineers. Our accelerated degrees offer a different route into the profession, without compromising on the qualification.
What will be covered?
During this event, we will learn more about the facilities at Nmite, what the university offers its students, and how partnering with the farming community can help to drive innovation in our sector and unlock funding opportunities.
- 8.30am: Arrival
- 9.00am: Welcome and introduction to Nmite from Ben Ricketts, Partnership Development Manager and James Newby, President and Chief Executive
- 9.20am: What the partnership can offer Herefordshire farmers from Catherine Hinds, NFU County adviser
- 9.30am: Facilities tour and discussion with students
- 10.25am: Closing remarks and departur
There will also be the opportunity to discuss how to unlock Defra funding in innovation and technology