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What is Lincolnshire Farming Conference
The Lincolnshire Farming Conference has well established itself in the Lincolnshire farming calendar. The post Brexit transition continues for UK agriculture and the 2026 conference ‘Roadmap to Resilience’ will focus on opportunities. Themes will include policy, famer reaction to changes and future opportunities.
The conference stands as a cornerstone event in the region’s agricultural calendar, proudly hosted and organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS). Held annually at the Lincolnshire Showground, the event draws a diverse and engaged audience from across the agricultural spectrum, including farmers, landowners, agribusiness professionals, researchers, students and industry stakeholders.
This conferences serves as a dynamic and inclusive platform for sharing knowledge, exploring innovation and engaging in topical discussions that reflect the evolving landscape of agriculture. Attendees benefit from the opportunity to hear directly from leading voices in the sector, gaining valuable insights into emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies and policy developments that are shaping the future of farming both locally and nationally.
Chaired by Kelly Hewson-Fisher, the conference offers expert-led workshops, practical insights and real-world advice. With networking, exhibitor stands and a forward-thinking agenda, it’s a celebration of progress, community, and resilience.
Meet the Speakers
Kelly Hewson-Fisher, LFC Chair
Chair of the conference and a leading voice in agricultural water management, Kelly brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and rural policy development.
Victoria Atkins
MP for Louth and Horncastle and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Minette Batters
First female NFU President in 113 years, Minette led British farming through Brexit, Covid-19, and global upheaval. A passionate campaigner for food standards and sustainability, she co-founded Ladies in Beef, fronted major media campaigns, and now serves as a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. She’s also a Wiltshire farmer, chef, and charity fundraiser.
Digby Sowerby
Digby became Managing Director of EFG in July 2025 and has worked with EFG since 2022, a few months after the natural capital farmer cooperative was set up. He has grown a strong understanding of the natural capital sector with hands on experience and a good network within the sector. Previously, Digby has worked on an agri-tech project for a rural scale-up business in Dorset. Digby studied International Management and French at the University of Bath and was brought up on the tenanted family arable farm in North Lincolnshire.
Simon King
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Ed Barker
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Agenda
9:30 am
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9:40 am
Kelly Hewson-Fisher
Opening Remarks
9:40 am
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10:00 am
Victoria Atkins
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10:00 am
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10:20 am
Jonathan Baker and Henry Ward
Panel Discussion
10:20 am
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10:45 am
Digby Sowerby
Public and Private investment & Q&A
10:45 am
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11:45 am
Breaks and Workshops
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11:45 am
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0:15 pm
Simon King, Whartons
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0:15 pm
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0:45 pm
Ed Barker
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0:45 pm
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1:45 pm
Lunch
A self serve buffet
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm
Panel Discussion with Industry Experts
2:15 pm
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2:45 pm
Minette Batters
Keynote Speaker
2:45 pm
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2:55 pm
Q&A Session
2:55 pm
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3:00 pm
Kelly Hewson Fisher
Closing Remarks
Workshops
Workshop 2: Test
TBC
The wind rustled through the tall grass as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the quiet meadow. A lone fox darted between the shadows, its ears perked and eyes alert. Nearby, a cluster of wildflowers swayed gently, their petals catching the last light of day. The air was thick with the scent of earth and pine, and the distant call of an owl echoed through the trees. It was a moment suspended in time—peaceful, untouched, and quietly alive.
Workshop 1: test
TBC
The wind rustled through the tall grass as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the quiet meadow. A lone fox darted between the shadows, its ears perked and eyes alert. Nearby, a cluster of wildflowers swayed gently, their petals catching the last light of day. The air was thick with the scent of earth and pine, and the distant call of an owl echoed through the trees. It was a moment suspended in time—peaceful, untouched, and quietly alive.
Meet the Sponsors
SUSTAIN AI Centre for Doctoral Training
The SUSTAIN AI CDT is the UK’s first multidisciplinary PhD programme focused solely on the application of AI to sustainable agriculture. SUSTAIN was established by the University of Lincoln in collaboration with the Universities of Strathclyde and Aberdeen, and Queen’s University Belfast. Our team comprises world-leading academics with research interests spanning fundamental to applied AI and farm to fork in the agri-food sector.
SUSTAIN collaborates with industry partners to translate real-world challenges into impactful research projects, training 60 innovative, industry focussed students shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Showground?
We want to make sure your trip to Lincolnshire Food & Gift is as simple as possible, which is why we've put together information about travelling to Lincoln to plan your route to the Lincolnshire Showground.
How to Find Us?
By Car
We are located four miles north of Lincoln, the main entrance to the Showground is at Gate 1, immediately off the A15. Our postcode is LN2 2NA, get directions here. The postcode for Gate 3 is LN1 2ZR and Gate 6 is LN1 2RP.
You can use What3Words to locate our gates.
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Gate 1 - times.chiars.organ
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Gate 2 - crisis.spicy.pardon
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Gate 3 - dinner.luck.voting
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Gate 4 - suspend.editor.nags
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Gate 5 - boast.mashing.mango
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Gate 6 - sport.taps.windy
By Train
Lincoln Central Train station is 15 minutes away by road, or 30 minutes to Newark North Gate Train Station. The train journey from Newark to London Kings Cross is less than 80 minutes.
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