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What is the Lincolnshire Farming Conference
The Lincolnshire Farming Conference continues to be an important event in the farming calendar where farmers, producers, advisers, suppliers and other stakeholders gather to share ideas, experiences and innovative plans for future success.
With many sectors of the industry facing significant challenges, we will hear from an inspiring line-up of speakers on the theme of “Growing Together”.
In addition to global and national food policy, we will explore collaboration projects, relationships with our end customers, public perception of agriculture and the experiences of local producers. By sharing knowledge and learning from one another, we can identify new opportunities and strengthen the future of our industry.
It is a period of huge challenge, but with that comes opportunity, and I am pleased to be Chair of a Conference that will inspire and kick-start an exciting 2027.
Robert Nelstrop - LFC Chair 2027
Meet the Speakers
Robert Nelstrop
Jake Pickering
Steve Barker
Dr Amy Jackson
Over the past 15 years, Amy has worked with the UK and Irish farming industries on a series of high profile reputational challenges such as horsemeat, the rise of ‘megafarms’, bovine TB, antibiotic use and water pollution.
Sue Pritchard
Colin Chappell
Colin Chappell, a fourth generation farmer runs a carbon neutral arable farm in Northern Lincolnshire producing mainly human quality arable crops such as Warburtons milling wheat, milling oats and marrowfat peas that go into fish and chip shop mushy peas.
Professor Tim Lang
The Agenda
9:15 am
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10:15 am
Breakfast workshop
Brown & Co,
Shakespeare Martinue, Streets
10:30 pm
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10:40 am
Opening Remarks
10:40 am
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11:05 am
Jake Pickering
Head of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries at Waitrose
11:05 am
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11:30 am
Steve Barker
Commercial Director, Dyson Farming
11:30 am
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12:30 pm
Break and Workshops
Choose from one of three workshops. See information below.
12:30 pm
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12:55 pm
Dr Amy Jackson
Farming and the UK public: Growing together or growing apart?
12:55 pm
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1:25 pm
Sue Pritchard
Chief Executive, Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
1:25 pm
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2:30 pm
Lunch and Open Table Discussions
2:30 pm
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2:55 pm
Colin Chappell
Award winning Lincolnshire Farmer
Nurturing the present to sustain the future
3:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Professor Tim Lang
Professor Emeritus of Food Policy
3:30 pm
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3:45 pm
Q&A Session
3:45 pm
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3:55 pm
Closing Remarks
Workshops
Professor Emeritus of Food Policy
11:30 am
NerG
The Pig and Poultry Livestock Business Workshop
11:30 am
Gressingham Duck & Cranswick
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your visit to the Lincolnshire Farming Conference?
Here are a few questions we frequently get asked, but if you can't find the information you're looking for below please get in touch.
Meet the 2026 Sponsors
Branston is a specialist in potatoes, supplying retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers across the UK with fresh and ready prepared products. With sites in Lincoln, Somerset and Perth, they work with dedicated growers and handle over 350,000 tonnes of fresh produce annually.
Formed in 1993, Brown&Co is leading provider of agency, professional & consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture & the environment. Lincoln & Humber offices ensure farmers/landowners throughout Lincs are provided with specialist technical advice with experience & local knowledge.
Dallas Scott Davey (DSD), founded in 2021, is an insurance broker based in Lincolnshire offering commercial, personal, and specialized insurance services. With over 45 years of experience, DSD focuses on farming, property, and risk management, serving clients across the UK.
Business banking built for growth
Wherever you are on your business journey, we’re here to make banking simple and rewarding.
Specialising in roof and ground-mounted solar PV and biomass heating systems, we help farmers diversify income and improve resilience. Energy is another farmed commodity — and today, more profitable than many crops. Since 2008, we have designed systems properly, install with our own team, and look after them for the long term.
The SUSTAIN UKRI AI CDT is the UK’s first multidisciplinary PhD programme dedicated to applying AI to sustainable agriculture, led by the University of Lincoln with partner universities across the UK. Bringing together world leading experts from fundamental AI to farm to fork systems, SUSTAIN works with industry to turn real challenges into impactful research. Across the programme, 60 industry focused PhD students are being trained to drive the future of sustainable agriculture.
Shakespeare Martineau is a UK full-service law firm with over 900 specialists across 12 offices, offering tailored legal services to businesses, government, and individuals.
Streets is a Top 40 UK Firm established in 1907 and offer audit, tax, and corporate financial services across 30 plus offices. They provide international support through the SBC Global Alliance.
Join us at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference 2026, the premier event for agricultural innovation and networking. Held at the Lincolnshire Showground, this conference is your gateway to exploring the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of farming. Whether you're a farmer, landowner, student, or industry professional, the Lincolnshire Farming Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Don't miss this key event in the Lincolnshire farming calendar!
Lincolnshire Recovery Services
Stand No TBC
DEFRA
Stand No TBC
Catchment Sensitive Farming
Stand No TBC
Meet the 2026 Exhibitors
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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