Cereals showpiece to get back in the field with visitors this year

One of the arable industry’s main events is to go ahead in June after a year off due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Organisers of Cereals 2021, which takes place in Lincolnshire on June 9-10, say they are on target to open the event to physical visitors this year.

“All of our farmers and exhibitors are so keen to get back out into the field and meet real people again,” said event director Alli Mcentyre.

“The site is drilled up and growing nicely, and with our new farmer advisory board we are now formulating the seminar programmes and live action exhibits.”

She said the organising team had consulted health and safety advisers and various Covid-19 measures will be in place at this year’s event.

They including social distancing, hand sanitisers, open air theatres and more entry points to reduce queues.

“We will update exhibitors about our biosecurity plans in early March and early June,” added Ms Mcentyre.

“Although navigating the site might feel a little different, we are extremely positive about our ability to deliver a vibrant and biosecure outdoor event.”

New features at this year’s event will include a market and diversification seminar area and an innovation and technology demonstration ring.

“Of course, if national health measures change, we will deliver the event online again,” said Ms Mcentyre.

“But we are very hopeful and looking forward to getting back out in the field again.”

Cereals 2021 will return to the Lincolnshire fields.