Select Lincolnshire Links

Lincolnshire County Council – Trading Standards - www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/trading
It is the job of Trading Standards to ensure a fair, safe and equitable trading environment for residents and businesses in Lincolnshire, enforcing a wide range of legislation including animal health and welfare and food standards.

National Farmers Union (NFU) - www.nfu.co.uk
The National Farmers’ Union is the democratic organisation for farmers and growers in England and Wales. Its central objective is to promote successful, environmentally-friendly, welfare-conscious agriculture and horticulture whilst ensuring the long term viability of rural communities.

Food from Britain - www.foodfrombritain.com
With quality and provenance high on the consumer agenda, the UK's exceptional range of regional produce is at last getting the recognition it deserves. Food From Britain (FFB) helps producers take advantage of this growing interest. Demand for regional produce has never been greater, with 74% of consumers telling FFB they want to buy regional food and drink. So the opportunities for growth are certainly there for producers, and we offer a range of services to help you exploit them.

Defra - www.defra.gov.uk
Defra’s core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life. For the first time one department has brought together the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink.

Food and Drink Forum - www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
The Food and Drink Forum – the East Midlands organisation that champions the food and drink sector. As a membership led organisation which stimulates and supports the sustainable development of our industry in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland, the Forum helps to promote and support a vibrant and varied food and drink sector.