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| 1WORLDWIDE AGRICULTURALTOURS2025

2 | Welcome to your 2025 Brochure Join us to travel - learn & enjoy!INDEX3 TANZANIA | LUXURY TOUR 5 - 17 JAN 2025 MEXICO 11 - 25 JAN 20254 NEW ZEALAND 22 JAN - 4 FEB 2025 THAILAND 5 - 20 FEB 2025 5 TASMANIA 28 FEB - 13 MAR 20256 POLAND & CZECH REPUBLIC 24 - 30 MAR 20257 SPRING GATHERING NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 27 APR - 1 MAY 2025 ALBANIA MAY 20258 SOUTH AFRICA MAY 2025 JAPAN MAY 20259 SHETLAND JUN 2025 CANADA | CALGARY STAMPEDE LATE JUN 202510 BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG SEPT 202511 BULGARIA SEPT 202512 USA | MONTANA SEPT 202513 AUTUMN GATHERING | TBC 5 - 9 OCT 2025 CANADA & USA OCT 2025 14 CHINA NOV 2025 BOOK ONLINE TOURS UNDER CONSIDERATION15 OVERSEAS EVENT PACKAGES16 UK EVENTS CONTACT US

| 3TOUR FULLY BOOKEDENQUIRE FOR2026We will see a 7,000 acre cereal operation, visit an avocado grower, and a coee plantation growing owers and rearing livestock for the plates of their guests.Go o the beaten track and see the wildlife in its most natural state. See lions, cheetahs and leopards alongside their natural prey: wildebeest, impala, eland, zebra and gazelle. Witness elephant and girae moving across the magnicent landscape, then relax over drinks and discuss the day around the campre. TOURINCL.GOATS | SHEEP | DAIRY MEXICO CITY | AZTEC MONUMENTS MEXICO11 - 25 Jan 2025Mexico is well known for its white sandy beaches, tasty cuisine, and ancient temples, including one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.The tour is fully escorted by Field Farm Tours. In addition to seeing Mexico City with its historic buildings and plaza’s you will travel to the Yucatan peninsula to explore the Aztec and Mayan history, visiting some of the most iconic sites. Visit large operations growing wheat, fruits, vegetables, cotton, coee and subsistence farming; with families working small parcels of land to supply their families and creating a small surplus for sale. Explore the Yucatan jungle and the spectacular coastline.Staying in exclusive private lodges and a 5* tented camp, you will explore two of the most exciting safari destinations in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park, home to the great migration. These two wonderful locations oer access to the ‘Big 5’ and more. | 3OPTION TO EXTEND BEACH STAYTOURLEADERFIONA SLOANTOURINCL.BIG 5 JEEP SAFARI AVOCADO & FRUITMASAI VILLAGE | COFFEE TANZANIA | LUXURY TOUR 5 - 17 Jan 2025

4 | OPTION TO EXTEND YOUR TOUR TO INCLUDE A 3 NIGHT STOP OVER IN DUBAI OR SINGAPORE New Zealand oers the visitor a land of stunning and diverse natural beauty with landscapes including snow covered mountain peaks, glaciers, natural lakes, fjords and vast grassland plains. The tour includes the best of New Zealand’s agriculture, including dairy, fruit, sheep, beef, deer, wine, cereals, livestock and salmon farming. See both small and large farming operations, some with stock levels of over 1,000 head, and explore the varied and wonderous landscapes that the country has to oer.Tour the spectacular Southern Alps and visit the picturesque towns and cities on both the North and South islands. NEW ZEALAND 22 Jan - 4 Feb 2025TOURINCL.FRUIT & VEGETABLE FARMS BANGKOK CITY TOUR | BEEFCEREAL | 3 NIGHT BEACH STAYTOURINCL. LAKE WAKATIPUNORTH & SOUTH ISLANDSDAIRY | SHEEP | BEEF FARMS 4 |Thailand is one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the world and a popular place for those looking to meet exotic people, incredible beaches, and naturally beautiful landscapes. The tour is fully escorted by Field Farm Tours. On arrival, enjoy 3 nights in Bangkok to see the culture, temples, markets and architecture including the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Afterwards, head away from the city to visit tapioca, sugar cane and cattle farms, as well as the historical sites including the Bridge over the River Kwai. Moving north to Chiang Mai we will see banana and rice operations. After an overnight rail journey back to Bangkok, relax in the beach resort of Pattaya before returning to the UK. THAILAND 25 - 20 Feb 2025

| 5| 5TOURINCL.WINE & WHISKYLIVESTOCK & ARABLETASMANIA IN AUTUMNHOBART | PORT ARTHUR Explore this stunning island located o the south coast of Australia that oers rugged landscapes and natural wilderness to excite and inspire visitors. The highland lakes and moorlands, stunning cli views, outstanding beaches and wildlife experiences create an ideal destination for outdoor adventurers. TASMANIA28 Feb - 13 Mar - 2025Set against this wonderful scenery is the high productivity and diversity of agriculture that includes livestock and crop operations, bulb and ower production and whisky and wine production - all of which feature in our tour. The tour starts in the northeast of the island in Launceston, exploring the wonderful Tamar Valley with its wine and dairy production and the northern coastline, before departing to the south to nish in Hobart, the capital of the island.

6 | Visits to iconic sights such as The Wieliczka Salt Mines and Auschwitz in Poland and witness the similarities and dierences in farming styles between the two countries with visits to see dairy, sheep, fruit and arable farms. This immersive tour allows you to feel a part of their culture with a highland feast by the bonre, live music, folk shows and tasty local food. The tour is fully escorted by Field Farm Tours.6 |Tick o two fascinating eastern European countries on our adventure to Poland and Czech Republic. Explore the beautiful capital cities of Krakow and Prague, taking in their classical architecture within the old towns and quaint market squares. POLAND & CZECH REPUBLIC 24 - 30 Mar 2025TOURINCL. DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT SALT MINES | DAIRY | ARABLEBREWERY TOUR | AUSCHWITZ

| 7TOURLEADERMIKEFORSHAWTOURLEADERANGUSCOTTEYTOURINCL.MIXED FARMING BLETCHLEY PARKTOURISTIC SIGHTS | LARGE ESTATE | 7Northamptonshire oers a broad and diverse range of farming enterprises including beef, sheep, dairy and thousands of acres of fertile arable land. Visits are being nalised but will include an arable enterprise growing combinable crops, native beef, a dairy unit an a traditional family farm. You can nd our complete brochure on our website or contact us for more information once the itinerary is nalised. For our 2025 Spring Gathering, we have chosen Northamptonshire to explore, with a 4 night stay in a country manor house hotel, set in 38 acres of beautiful grounds and landscaped gardens. TOURINCL.PICTURESQUE SCENERY BUDGET FRIENDLY | BEACH STAYMIXED FARMING | HISTORICAL SITES ALBANIAMay 2025Being part of the Ottoman Empire, Albania became one of the most isolated countries in the world whilst under communist rule. Now, a hidden gem in south east Europe with alpine mountain landscapes, warm turquoise Mediterranean seas and clean relaxing beaches. The farming is linked to European markets with favourable status, meaning we can see modern farming operations producing cereals, fruits, vegetables and dairy produce. There are also the more traditional farms with mountain sheep and shepherds to watch over ocks. We will y into Tirana, stay in Durres on the Mediterranean coast, see the historical town of Berat and enjoy a 2 night break in the wonderful holiday resort of Saranda. SPRING GATHERING NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | 27 Apr - 1 May 2025

8 | 8 |This fantastic tour is a great introduction to South Africa, showcasing the best of the country’s agriculture and wildlife. Meet with local farmers and enjoy their generous hospitality. See some of the country’s best livestock and horticultural enterprises and visit the winelands of the Western Cape. There’s game viewing at Kapama Game Reserve, home to the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and bualo), the scenic Garden Route with the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, the Cape of Good Hope and lastly Cape Town, nestled below the imposing Table Mountain.This tour is being produced with Australian and New Zealand partners to create a mixed and enjoyable farming group. SOUTH AFRICAMay 2025TOURINCL.BONSMARA BULL STUDGAME RESERVE | WINELANDSGARDEN ROUTE | CAPE TOWNJapan is a country of spectacular natural beauty with gentle rural landscapes, contrasting with modern and vibrant cities. The agriculture is steeped in tradition but has adapted to modern production and management techniques.Soak up the centuries old traditions for which Japan is best known, with historic cities, alpine mountain ranges and river valleys. Experience a night in a Japanese Ryokan with onsen and enjoy the thrill of travelling between cities via Shinkansen - Japan’s famous bullet train. ‘The trip was superbly organised. We absolutely loved it. There was a very good balance of activities, we enjoyed the contrast of cities and countryside. Japan was certainly a memorable holiday’. Mrs D Smith | MAY 2024 TOURTOURINCL. LAKE ASHI CRUISE TOKYO’S WHOLESALE MARKETKOBE BEEF FARM | RICE PRODUCTION JAPAN May 2025

| 9TOURINCL.CEREAL | LIVESTOCKHILL FARM | CROFTING SHETLAND Jun 2025Our tour also includes technical visits to a range of beef, dairy and sheep farms as well as cereal crops grown on the south of the mainland. On arrival, we will visit the sh market, learn about the renaissance of the Shetland wool industry and see the Shetland Pony that continues to thrive. The Island is diversifying its energy production with the slow demise of the oil industry. They are setting up the largest wind farm in Europe that will be connected to both Norway and Aberdeen. Despite Shetland’s remoteness from the mainland of Scotland, the islands have a vibrant economy which is led by the seafood industry. There is also a thriving agricultural economy led by the livestock sector. We will enjoy an introduction from a TV farming family. TOURINCL.CRUISE IN GEORGE STRAIT BOUCHART GARDENS | CANOLA WHEAT | BARLEY | CALGARY STAMPEDE Starting our agricultural tour in the bustling city of Calgary, we begin exploring the Rocky Mountains with stops in Ban, the ice eld with glaciers and the breathtaking Lake Louise and Bow Lake. CANADA | CALGARY STAMPEDELate Jun 2025We will take in the unique Horse Shoe Canyon and the stunning Drumkeller Valley before spending a day at the Calgary Stampede, followed by ying to Vancouver Island. Here, we will explore Vancouver island and the great city of Vancouver including Granville Island before returning to the UK. ‘A fantastic experience I will never forget. Made my rst ever long haul, lone travelling experience so exciting and far less daunting than I thought. I recommend these trips to anyone.’ L. Wrisdale | JULY 2024 TOUR | 9

10 | In the heart of the city, visit the urban farm producing tomatoes and herbs combined with Aquaponics. Departing to Bruges, enjoy a canal tour of this wonderful medieval city, take in the Cloth Halls and the UNESCO Belfrey Tower before visiting a 300 head Belgian Blue beef operation. Visit the Battleeld of Waterloo, the impressive Organic Annevoie Gardens with their fauna and ora, an ostrich farm, a rural farming museum and a brewery. 10 |BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURGSept 2025The tour begins in the impressive capital city of Brussels, the administrative centre of the European Union. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, including the famous metal structure, the Atomium, the Grand Place Market Square and the EU Quarter. 10 |10 |TOURINCL.CANAL CRUISEWATERLOO BATTLEFIELDGHENT | BREWERY TASTING

| 11TOURINCL.CITY OF SOFIA ROSE DISTILLERY | WINERYCEREAL PRODUCTION | BEEF & DAIRYBulgaria is a recognised and popular tourist destination for its geographical beauty, cultural history and excellent value. Our tour will explore the central region taking in the capital Soa, the ancient capital Plovdiv, the Balkan Mountain range and the Danube plain. We will learn about the agricultural economy, see some of the historical and architectural highlights and enjoy local food and culture. The tour will include farm visits to see cereals, vegetables, salads, fruit, dairy, beef, goat and rose oil operations. In addition to the geographical and city highlights listed above, enjoy a winery with tasting, a dinner cabaret with folk music and a spectacular rail journey through the Balkan Mountains. BULGARIASept 2025| 11

12 | AUTUMN GATHERING | TBC5 - 9 Oct 2025TOURINCL.LIVESTOCK | ARABLELITTLE BIG HORN BATTLEFIELDYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK12 | USA | MONTANA Sept 2025Known as the feedstock capital of the world, our tour to Montana oers the visitor the chance to release their inner cowboy as we explore ‘The Big Sky’ state. Explore the state with some of the most enjoyable scenery that USA has to oer and is home to varied wildlife, including bison, elk, mule, deer, prairie dogs, antelope and more. During this tour you will visit a variety of excellent Montana beef cattle farms to meet with farmers and learn about their animal husbandry practices. Chance to hear from the Montana State Farm Bureau and Montana Cattlemen’s Association.

| 13 AUTUMN GATHERING | TBC5 - 9 Oct 2025As usual, this popular tour will include a four night stay in a luxury hotel, a welcome and farewell dinner with wine, mixed farms and touristic highlights. Whilst the destination is still being nalised, you can count on it being a perfect short break for you to meet with ‘old and new’ friends, enjoy excellent farming and the varied countryside. For our next Autumn Gathering, our destination is yet to be conrmed. You can nd our complete brochure on our website: www.eldfarmtours.co.uk or contact us for more information once the itinerary is nalised.TOURINCL.MANHATTAN DINNER CRUISE VIBRANT ONTARIO & VERMONTFIRST CLASS RAIL TO MONTREALNEW YORK TOUR | NIAGARA FALLS Autumn Colours and Agriculture.Visit the forested border region of North America as we explore the stunning colours and landscapes produced as the season changes from summer to the autumn in this part of the world. CANADA & USAOct 2025Starting in Toronto, we will explore Ontario including Niagara Falls, before taking a magical rail journey to Montreal, with a brief visit to Quebec. Cross the border into the USA following the St Lawrence River valley heading for New Jersey and New York, where the tour ends. Agri visits include beef, dairy, chicken, a farmers market, fruit and vegetables and of course experience the wonderful colours of the scenery through Ontario and Vermont. | 13TOURINCL.ARABLETOURISTIC SIGHTSMIXED LIVESTOCK

14 | JERSEY & GUERNSEYTOURS | UNDER CONSIDERATION INDIA14 |TOURINCL. YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS INNER MONGOLIA | THE GREAT WALLCHILE & PATAGONIAITALYThe tour to China includes some of the major agricultural developments in this vast country and you can marvel at the extraordinary feats of engineering and ingenuity that have dened this ancient culture. CHINA Nov 2025Begin in Beijing with visits to The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall, enjoy a stay in Hohhot, China’s ‘milk capital’ and meet the Mongolian herdsmen of Xilumaren Grasslands. See the ancient capital city of Xian with a visit to the Terracotta Warriors. The farm visits will include rice, cereals, OSR, maize, beef, sheep, dairy, fruit, vegetable and we will see food processing in some of the state of the art facilities constructed. The tour wouldn’t be complete without a Yangtze river cruise and a visit to see the pandas.SRI LANKA TURKEYBOOK | ONLINE NOW!Field Farm Tours now oers the facility to make bookings and manage them online. Please visit our websitefor more information:www.fieldfarmtours.co.uk

| 15OVERSEAS EVENTSPACKAGESField Farm Tours Ltd - are delighted to oer travel packages for events taking place overseas including: SIA FRANCE | 22 Feb - 2 Mar 2025France’s leading agricultural show, held annually at Paris Expo-Porte de Versailles. The Show is organized around 5 sectors: • Livestock Production• Crops and Plant • Gardening and Vegetable Gardens• Products from Regions across France, its overseas territories and from the rest of the world • Agricultural Services and Professions AGRITECHNICA GERMANY | 12 - 18 Nov 2025Agritechnica, is held every 2 years in Hannover, Germany. This industry leading machinery show is a showcase for the global agricultural technology industry and a forum for the future of crop production. The show features 2,800 exhibitors and boasts over 470,000 visitors. Packages to overseas events and congresses can include ideally located accommodation, flights, rail, entry tickets, farm tours, special sightseeing packages and more depending on individual requirements.For an individual quote please contact us with your requirements:| 1501636 616 060info@fieldfarmtours.co.ukwww.fieldfarmtours.co.uk

16 | Field Farm Tours Ltd3 Stephenson Court | Stephenson Way | Newark | Nottinghamshire | NG24 2TQField Farm Tours Ltd can provide a one-stop shop for all your events travel needs. We can organise ights, rail, car hire, meetings and conference rooms to assist with your stay. For the above events, we negotiate specially discounted rates at several hotels in the event area to oer to organisers, visitors, exhibitors and judges.We are also able to organise group travel & specialist tours (including technical visits, sightseeing, etc). Please contact us with your request. UK EventsWORLDWIDE AGRICULTURALTOURS202501636 616 060info@fieldfarmtours.co.ukwww.fieldfarmtours.co.ukLAMMADAIRY TECHCEREALS EVENTROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWROYAL WELSH SHOWBURGHLEY HORSE TRIALSBRITISH POTATO15 - 16 JAN 20255 FEB 202511 - 12 JUN 202519 - 22 JUN 20258 - 11 JUL 202521 - 24 JUL 20254 – 7 SEPT 2025 19 - 20 NOV 2025NEC BirminghamStoneleighLeadenhamEdinburghHarrogateBuilth WellsStamfordHarrogate