Membership organisation launched to strengthen agricultural profession
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The Society of Agriculture was formally launched on Thursday 16 April at the House of Lords and New Anglia Growth Hub’s Rural Business Adviser William Wilson attended to learn more about the organisation which is driving the professionalisation of agricultural business advice.
Established in January 2026, the Society of Agriculture is the combination of several existing but smaller organisations already working in agriculture to form a larger team. It has a strong vision to enhance the sector through membership and continual career professional development (CPD).
The Society of Agriculture (SocAg) is the UK’s independent professional body for agricultural excellence.
“It was an honour to be able to attend the formal launch of the Society and represent the Growth Hub,” said William.
Agriculture across Norfolk and Suffolk is in a period of significant change, and this means opportunities and threats to many businesses.
“For advisers like me, and for the people and businesses I work with through the Growth Hub, it has never been more important that I have the skills and networks so that we can be as useful as possible to them.
“Being part of a formal organisation gives me the opportunity to share experiences and identify opportunities, but it also gives the wider sector the ability to find qualified advisers,” he adds.
The Society of Agriculture is set up as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and holds a directory of members on the website which is searchable by geography. Members must meet specific criteria to quality for their role.
Contact Will Wilson, Rural Business Adviser, if you run a rural business and are looking for support. Email him via william.wilson@norfolk.gov.uk
Lesley van Dijk