Lincolnshire Farming Conference 2025

The Lincolnshire Farming Conference is set to make its return on Thursday 13th February 2025 at the Lincolnshire Showground.

A key date in the annual farming calendar, the Lincolnshire Farming Conference features talks from a number of captivating speakers, case studies, and one to one sessions with industry experts. This years title and theme is -  Inspiring the next generation.

As direct payments to farmers reduce and, nature markets emerge, what are the opportunities for all farmers? The Lincolnshire Farming Conference brings together a selection of speakers to highlight some of the current environmental opportunities for the rural sector. Businesses will need to ensure they build resilience for future sustainability.  Whatever the political party, the direction of travel is clear and focuses on looking to achieve the environmental targets that have been set, alongside the additional land uses of maintaining food and energy production and development.

The event will have topical workshops hosted by our sponsors, followed by a full conference programme. There will also be a number of exhibitors for delegates to visit and network with.

BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attending the conference.

Agenda

9:30-9:45 | Welcome from the Chair, Charlotte Wright
9:45-10:15 | David Fursdon - Inspiring the Next Generation
10:15-10:45 | Anna Jackson -  How not to kill your Dad: Planning for Succession
10:45–11:45 | Refreshment break and Workshops
11:45–12:05 | TBC
12:05–12:25 | Peter Craven - The formula for Family Farming Success
12:25–12:45 | Panel session Q&A with Ciara Williams and Peter Craven
12:45–13:45 | Lunch
13:45-14:15 | Bailey Elliot - When I grow up I want to be a farmer
14:15-14:45 | Panel discussion with industry experts
14:45–15:00 | Closing remarks and conference close, Charlotte Wright

Workshops

Farming life after the budget – time to get the family round the table.
Facilitators: Shakespeare Martineua, Streets Chartered Accountants, Brown & Co & J H Walter
There’s a lot to be said about life after the budget but what’s ever more important is to talk! Within this short session we aim to give you some guidance on what you may need to consider as a family farming business. The future might now look different but there’s still plenty of opportunity at our grasp, we might just need to look a bit differently and we’re here to help. We will talk through a family situation to help bring to life what needs to be considered, what actions should be taken, any tax, legal and farming business issues you need to consider and help put you and your family in a strong position to embrace life after the budget.

Data digitalisation and Sustainability in Farming
Facilitators: University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire Agricultural Society