Partner Links

The Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture is a partnership between the public sector and the farming, horticulture, food and drink sectors in the Greater Lincolnshire area. Below are current Members of the Forum.

• Boston Borough Council - www.boston.gov.uk
• Country Land and Business Association - www.cla.org.uk
• East Lindsey District Council - www.e-lindsey.gov.uk
• Government Office East Midlands - www.goem.gov.uk
• Leading the Ornamental Challenge
• Lincoln City Council - www.lincoln.gov.uk
• Lincolnshire Agricultural Society - www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk
  Formed in 1869 and is best known throughout the county as the organiser of the annual Lincolnshire Show, an event which draws visitors from all over the county and beyond.
• Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry - www.lincs-chamber.co.uk
• Lincolnshire County Council - www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
  Provides some general information on the County and news items relating to the County. Trading Standards Lincolnshire County Council Trading Standards Service provides advice on and enforces many of the rules related to Animal Health and Welfare, including regulation of "stand still" periods and the disposal of dead stock and animal by products in general. For these purposes they provide a help line number: 01522 552490. Staff at this office can also give advice on rules relating to the quality, marketing, mixing and labelling of animal feeds and the quality and labelling of fertilisers. Trading Standards also advises on and enforces rules related to food labelling and food standards. The general Trading Standards number 01522 552401 should be used for queries of this nature.
• Lincolnshire Herbs - www.lincolnshire-herbs.co.uk
• National Farmers Union - www.nfuonline.com
  The National Farmers' Union is the democratic organisation for farmers and growers in England and Wales. It's central objective is to promote successful, environmentally-friendly, welfare-conscious agriculture and horticulture while ensuring the long term viability of rural communities.
• Natural England - www.naturalengland.org.uk
• North East Lincolnshire - www.nelincs.gov.uk
• North Kesteven District Council - www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
• North Lincolnshire Council - www.northlincs.gov.uk
• P C Tinsley Ltd
• South Holland District Council - www.sholland.gov.uk
• South Kesteven District Council - www.southkesteven.gov.uk
• Tenant Farmers Association - www.tfa.org.uk
  The TFA seeks to support and enhance the landlord-tenant system. It represents and advises members on all aspects of agricultural tenancy and ancillary matters. It also aims to improve the professional and technical knowledge of its members, to increase the flow of new tenancies onto the market and to help the farming industry best apply existing agricultural tenancy legislation.
• The Food and Drink Forum Ltd - www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
  A membership led organisation for the food and drink sector which stimulates and supports the sustainable development of the industry across the East Midlands.
• University of Lincoln - www.lincoln.ac.uk
  The University of Lincoln provides a range of courses including agriculture, animal management and welfare, bioveterinary science, equine science, food science & manufacturing, tourism management and marketing.
• West Lindsey District Council - www.west-lindsey.gov.uk
• Women's Food and Farming Union - www.wfu.org.uk
  Founded in 1979, this voluntary organisation is committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce. Holds information about news on the industry, responses to government policies. Email to admin@wfu.org.uk
• Young Farmers Club - www.lincsyfc.org.uk 
  Aimed at young farmers in Lincolnshire, the organisation suggests links to related clubs and highlights the opportunities for young farmers to develop their abilities.