Welcome to the Lincolnshire & Holland county page - the place for members to discover what's happening where you are with branch activity, meetings and a whole host of events.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue
You can now send Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue your farm data to help in the event of a fire.
Information such as emergency contacts, nearby water supplies and the location of any rainwater collection tanks will help the service to act swiftly in the event of an incident.
You will likely already be aware that the Government has launched a public consultation on its Land Use Framework. As part of this consultation, Defra is working with partner organisations to hold a series of stakeholder workshops. Fenland SOIL will be hosting the Fens workshops, collaborating with the NFU.
The insights and perspectives gathered from this engagement will inform Government’s development of a Land Use Framework for England. The Framework will establish a shared long-term vision for land use and will play a crucial role in delivering the Government’s environmental, social, and economic objectives.
Due to our large catchment area, we will be hosting two workshops to maximise the ability of our members and wider stakeholders to engage in this crucial opportunity to voice your views on the future of UK land use. The workshop options will be:
Date
9 April 2025
Venue & Timings
8:30am meet for 9am start, finishing at 11:30am at Park Farm, Deer Park Way, Thorney, PE6 0SY
Booking
To register for your free place please click here:
Date
16 April 2025
Venue & Timings
8:30am meet for 9am start, finishing at 11:30am at Highfield Barn, Barway Road, Barway, CB7 5GT
Booking
To register for your free place please click here:
The agenda of the workshop will be:
Introduction to the Land Use Framework and what it means
Overview of policy affecting the Fens
What do we need the Fens to deliver
Series of workshop activities to generate the appropriate outputs for our report to Defra
This is a pivotal consultation that will have a lasting impact on policy direction going forward and it is integral that as many people’s views as possible are put to Defra. Whether you are keen to see a change to land use in your area, or are completely opposed to land use change, we would like to hear from you.
In the wake of the recent events in the news affecting the agricultural industry, Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) would like to remind everyone who is involved in agriculture and horticulture in Lincolnshire and the allied industries that support is available.
LRSN provides a lifeline to members of the agricultural and horticultural communities and allied industries. The LRSN helpline (0800 138 1710) is available from 8am – 8pm every day, fully trained volunteers are at the end of the phone ready to listen, there is also a helpline email (helpline@lrsn.co.uk) for those who don’t feel confident to pick up the phone.
Health and Wellbeing Lead, Gilly and the team provide one-to-one support to individuals, families and businesses who are finding times difficult. Support can be a phone call periodically, a weekly visit, help with business advice, whatever you need LRSN will walk alongside you.
The Big Farm Tea Break
Date
24 - 30 March 2025
Spring is the time of year on a farm when it seems everywhere you look there is a job waiting. Lambing, calving and tractor work all add to the pressure, it’s easy to feel there is no time to breathe.
Due to this pressure, we miss out on visits to the local shops, markets, Young Farmers or the pub. Those communities we are part of are still there and keen to always be there for you.
It’s amazing how stopping for a conversation puts everything into perspective for you and people around you.
So, during the Big Farm Tea Break, let’s all come together as a community.
Lynda and Andy wish they could have had the chance to say the right words at the right time. They can’t but you can.
Please share your photos and #Lens Light
No one in the rural community should feel isolated or alone.
Do you want help navigating agricultural policy changes including help with understanding ELMs and SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive)?
If you’re an owner-occupied or tenant farm in England that received BPS, The Royal Countryside Fund’s Farm for the Future programme is in its final year, offering a last chance for free support which includes a 1-2-1 session with a consultant to talk about your farm.
Its online workshops can be joined from the comfort of your own home via Zoom to help you and your farm business navigate policy changes and become more resilient and sustainable.
Finlay Munro is a student from Lincolnshire, studying at the University of Liverpool, in his final year of study. As a part of my final year, he is completing a dissertation project on sustainable or regenerative farming in Lincolnshire. He would really appreciate your support in taking 10 minutes to complete his survey, please use the attached link https://forms.office.com/e/M0emdFE2yU
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector – University of Leicester
Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!
Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.
All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.
Hear from specialists and advisers from Brown & Co, HSBC Bank, Wilkin Chapman and Forrester Boyd about the recent changes to IHT rules and what you should be considering.
Date
9 April 2025
Venue & Timings
2pm to 4pm at Riseholme Showground Campus, Scampton, Lincoln, LN2 2ZR
Bookings
More to follow
South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone
Lincolnshire County Council, South Holland District Council and the University of Lincoln would like to invite you to join us at two events this spring designed to showcase the opportunities and support available to small businesses in the food supply chain and Agri-tech sectors in South Lincolnshire.
Webinar (free)
Welcome: Sarah Louise Fairburn, founder of IMP & Maker
Keynote speaker: Steve Maxwell, CEO at World Wide Fruit
Examining Global Changes in Food Supply Chain, Power of the region in the Global Food Supply Chain and benefits to being part of the Food Cluster.
Introduction: Tim Downing Pygott & Crone & Viktor Ktori Savills
Discussing the importance of the South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone in Lincolnshire. Benefits/facilities/capabilities/stats in the area. Virtual tour of the facilities on offer.
Panel discussion: Chaired by Janet Bellamy, Associate professor of digitalisation and food processing at University of Lincoln and joined by:
South Holland District Council - Pranali Parikh, Director of Economic Development
Rice Consulting – Tony Padoan Co-founder
Worldwide Fruit - Steve Maxwell CEO
Fairman Knight & Sons - Julian Knight Co-founder
Panel to include Q & A session - Questions are welcome from attendees in advance of the webinar
Conclusion: Sarah Louise Fairburn, founder of IMP & Maker
Date
2 April 2025
Venue & Timings
Online from 2pm – 3pm
Booking
If you are interested in attending this free event, please enrol via the following link
South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone - Open Day (free)
We are delighted to welcome businesses, intermediaries and professional support companies to meet some of the SLFEZ team and enjoy a tour of the facilities. There will also be the opportunity to meet with representatives from Lincolnshire County Council, South Holland District Council and the University of Lincoln as well as a range of professional service companies who specialise in supporting the Food and Drink sector.
Agenda
10am – 10.15am Welcome to the The Hub by Simon Wright
10.15am -11.00am Tour of the Facilities/ Meet the tenants
11.00am – 12.00pm Networking Brunch
Date
3 April 2025
Venue & Timings
10am until 12pm at The Hub, Cibus Way, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7FH
Booking
To register your place please book your ticket(s) here
Boston & Wainfleet, Bourne & Sleaford branches have the following member event:
Leicester Tigers Trip
Date
29 March 2025
Venue & Timings
TBC
Booking
For more information, please contact the relevant branch office:
Lincolnshire County Council – Funding Advice Sessions (free)
Lincolnshire County Council is funding advice sessions for county farmers in the light of a series of government policies that have affected the sector.
The impartial advice sessions we are funding include business planning and strategy, managing cashflow, diversification and succession planning. We hope as many farming businesses as possible take up this offer as we help them through the most challenging of times.
The sessions are co-ordinated by the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub, which provides business support information covering all sectors and growth stages. Targeted advice is delivered by Savills – industry experts and local land agents.
Please see the link below and visit the Lincolnshire County Council Social Media Channels – Facebook / LinkedIn / X
Interested farming businesses can complete the Business Lincolnshire enquiry form available here
Event details
Start Date
12 December 2024 at 12:00
End Date
11 December 2025 at 12:00
Location
Various locations and times
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