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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, the relationships with our end customers, the public perception of agriculture and the experiences of local producers.
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
Meet the Speakers

Robert Nelstrop

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.

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.
The Agenda

10:30 am
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10:40 am
Coming Soon...
Opening Remarks
Workshops
Counter Attacking the Chancellor
Brown & Co, Streets Chartered Accountants & Shakespeare Martineau

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Agri-food Sector
SUSTAIN AI Centre for Doctoral Training, University of Lincoln

Protecting your farm from upcoming energy cost rises: The role of smarter energy procurement, on-site generation & batteries.
Hosted by: Woldmarsh Producers & NerG

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

Brown&Co
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.

NerG
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.

SUSTAIN AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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.
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
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Catchment Sensitive Farming
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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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