Final Call for Tickets as BLSA Open Day Returns on 1 July
- Holly Jones
- Jun 22
- 2 min read

The British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) is urging growers, agronomists, researchers, suppliers and industry professionals to secure their place at the 2026 BLSA Open Day before ticket sales close on Wednesday 24 June.
Taking place on Wednesday 1 July and hosted by PDM Produce in Shropshire, the event will bring together the UK's leafy salads sector for a day of technical innovation, crop trials, machinery demonstrations and networking.
Recognised as the leafy salad industry's leading field event, this year's Open Day promises to be one of the largest yet, featuring:
36 exhibition stands
12 live demonstrations
13 seed houses showcasing more than 240 variety trials
Delegates will have the opportunity to view the latest developments in breeding, crop protection, nutrition, machinery, automation and precision agriculture, while meeting leading growers, researchers and suppliers from across the sector.
The BLSA is also pleased to acknowledge the support of its event sponsors:
PlantTape – Main Event Sponsor
IWS – Delegate Bag Sponsor
Elsoms – Breakfast Sponsor
BASF Nunhems – Lunch Sponsor
Hazera – Ice Cream Sponsor
Compo Expert – Refreshments Sponsor
Enza Zaden – Marquee Sponsor
Syngenta – Programme Sponsor
BLSA Chairman Rob Parker said: "The BLSA Open Day provides a fantastic opportunity for the industry to come together, share ideas and see first-hand the latest innovations shaping the future of leafy salads production. We are grateful to our sponsors, exhibitors and hosts for their support and look forward to welcoming delegates from across the UK on 1 July."
The event offers a unique opportunity to see a wide range of commercial and developmental varieties in the field, alongside practical demonstrations and discussions focused on improving productivity, sustainability and crop performance.
With strong interest from across the industry, prospective attendees are encouraged to book as ticket sales close on Wednesday 24 June.
For further information and ticket bookings, visit the BLSA website.




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