THE Three Counties Agricultural Society is holding its third annual farming conference in the Severn Hall at the Malvern Showground on Thursday (November 19).

The conference, titled “Agriculture: The Lifeblood of Community” is being run in association with Countryside and will be chaired by Lord Apsley of Cirencester Park, with Guy Smith and John Geldard as speakers.

Both Defra and the Federation of Small Businesses will also have a presence at the event.

The event starts at 7pm and admission costs £7.50, including a buffet. To reserve a place call Sue Hodgson-Jones on 01684 584900 or email sue@threecounties.co.uk