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All the latest from the world of agricultural with news, views, and regular market and agronomy updates with Steve Orchard.
News on planning and permitted development rights. Tenant Farmers and the budget, plus a bit of good news. A new farming charity tie-up. And we're off to Westminster.
Plus crop, livestock and grain markets reports and some important and timely agronomy advice.
The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.
Previewing the Midlands Machinery Show. Finding out all about Farmhouse Breakfast Week. A bit of good news on fly-tipping. Crop, livestock and grain market reports. The week's farming news.
The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.
How will the budget affect farmers? The thoughts of industry leaders.
The Arable Farmer of the Year (from Lincolnshire) joins us to tell his story.
Plus important and timely agronomy advice, the markets and weather.
What happens to the farm when mum or dad , or a senior partner, dies? It's a difficult subject, but we're talking succession planning this week, as well as a look ahead to the Farm Business Innovation Show. Plus crop, livestock and grain market reviews and some important agronomy advice - the slugs are back!
Reporting from the Lincolnshire Association of Agricultural Valuers' 150th Conference - the problems and opportunities facing farming and the view from Westminster.
Planning continues for next year's Cereals, back in Lincolnshire - the latest from Leadenham.
Crop, livestock and grain market reports , timely and important agronomy advice.
The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.
We're talking fodder - how do you know if you've got enough? Rural crime - an update. Agronomy - is it blackgrass time? What can you do about it? How are the livestock and grain markets doing? What's the weather going to do to us?
It's the week in agriculture, every Sunday from 7am.
Tenant farmers - help and advice with rent reviews.
Young farmers - new members month is here.
Thoughts on straw, winter cereal drilling, crop report, livestock and grain markets and timely agronomy advice.
The week in agriculture.
Steve's back with the week in agriculture.
More on miscanthus from some growers. The Bluetongue restricted area grows, we explain. And CLA Director Cath Crowther returns from maternity leave - what's waiting in her in-tray?
Sean Sparling has a crop report and some timely agronomy advice, we'll check the livestock and grain markets and the weather for the week to come.
The week in agriculture with news, crop and market reports, agronomy advice and farming features - bluetongue and British Food Fortnight.
The latest SFI update, with some welcome changes.
We look at the trial plots at last week's Potato Days UK in Lincolnshire.
There's advice for sheep farmers bringing in new/returning out-grazed sheep to farm.
Livestock, grain and crop reports and important agronomy advice.
Plus, the week's farming news.
Potato Days is coming to Lincolnshire this week - what's on?
Are gene-edited cereals a step closer? You can have your say and get involved in the growing.
Sean Sparling is back with crop reports and some timely agronomy advice.
Plus the week's farming news and weather and a look at the livestock and grain markets.
A look back at how we got to where we are with harvest 2024.
Two Lincolnshire farmers share how their harvest is going.
Livestock and grain market reports.
The week's farming news and weather.
A new gizmo to keep your tractor on the straight and narrow.
A new environmental farmers group comes to Lincolnshire.
And a Lincolnshire yield record breaker !
Plus the livestock and grain markets, farming news and weather.
More on diversification with business advice firm Investec.
The latest rural crime figures are in - we hear from a Lincolnshire farmer, and the police.
Plus livestock and grain market reports, the week's farming news and weather.
A diversification special this week - we pick the brains of three farmers who have done it successfully.
Plus livestock and grain market reports and the week's farming news.
Farm 24 gets close - how can you support?
LRSN has opportunities.
How can you enter an award to showcase your excellence?
We have a safety poem, agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports, the week's farming weather and news.
A new year for Lincolnshire Young Farmers - what's planned and how can you get involved?
Farming has the poorest safety record in UK industry - why and what will Farm Safety Week achieve?
The UK's biggest village show happens each year in Lincolnshire, what's on at Heckington Show next weekend?
Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports, important and timely agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
Post election thoughts - how will the result affect farmers?
How was Open Farm Sunday this year? The numbers look good.
Crop, potato, livestock and grain market reports.
And the week's farming news.
Grass growing for pasture and grazing.
A new fungicide from Syngenta.
We talk silicone with Amstelagro.
Crop, livestock and grain market reports.
Timely agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
This week: growing grass with the professionals.
Looking ahead to the 165th Great Yorkshire Show.
What can you do with wool?
Agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports.
And the week's farming news.
Lincolnshire Show special - hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw; LRSN Head of Charity, Amy Thomas with an important announcement; agronomy with Sean Sparling live from the show and round-Britain charity tractor her, Taron Lee - how much did they raise and who for?
How safe are ATVs (quad bikes), how to make them safer and there's training available.
What was new at Cereals?
Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports and thew week's weather.
A bumper edition this week! A look ahead to Groundswell. Reports from Cereals including with the CLA President, Savills and TIAH.
The week's farming news, weather, crop, livestock and grain market reports and some timely and important agronomy advice.
Ad a big announcement for Cereals 2025!
A look ahead to the 139th Lincolnshire Show.
Blowfly in sheep - particularly nasty, what can you do about it?
An early look at some sugar beet herbicide trials.
Timely agronomy advice and crop report.
The week's farming news, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week ahead.
What's on at Cereals 2024?
Advice and guidance for school leavers this summer.
Lincs Wolds Tractor Run previewed.
The week's farming news and weather.
Crop, livestock and grain market reports and timely agronomy advice.
Farming careers.
Farm Safety Foundation's 10 years.
More new pig & poultry products.
Agronomy, news, weather and market reports.
Possibly the biggest charity tractor run ever?
THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE.
We're reporting on new products on show at the Pig & Poultry Fair.
Hear from the Farm to Fork Summit and look ahead to the Farm Safety Foundation Conference.
Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, LRSN, is celebrating 25 years, how are they doing and what's planned for the second half of the year?
Take it easy with the first grass cut of the year - why?
Plus important agronomy advice; crop, livestock and grain market reports; the week's farming news and weather.
A soil sensor that tells us when it's time to spray.
A look ahead to the Pig & Poultry Fair and Louth Lions charity Tractor Run.
NFU Deputy-President, David Exwood, is our guest to review the latest Farmer Confidence Survey. Are things really that bad? What's to be done?
Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports. Important agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
Tenant farmers: a year on from the Rock Report - what's changed?
How was the sugar beet campaign for you?
Lincolnshire Young Farmers - on the move and rallying soon
Crop, livestock and grain market reports, the week's farming news, timely agronomy advice
THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE
Nottinghamshire County Show preview
A new public education campaign to stamp out livestock worrying
A farmer who's cycling over 1,000 miles for a farming charity, using an interesting route!
Crop and market reports, agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
Looking ahead to Beef Expo 2024 and Open Farm Sunday.
Considering hydrogen power - the next big thing for agricultural machinery?
Crop, livestock and grain market reports.
Important and timely agronomy advice.
Plus the week's farming news and weather.
Help for flooded farmers - but is it fit for purpose?
It's many people's favourite Sunday lunch, is it yours? Great British Beef Week launches on St George's Day
An important contractors' survey launches
Important agronomy advice, crop and market reports, the week's faming news and weather
The week in agriculture!
Which Lincolnshire farmer will we be cheering on at next week's Manchester Marathon and why?
BYDV, Septoria and Sclerotinia - all on the way, but what can you do about it? That and more timely agronomy advice.
Why thousands of families will be at Lincolnshire Showground next Sunday?
Plus the week's farming news and weather, crop, livestock and grain market reports.
Farms still under water 6 months on, what's being done?
How is lambing going, how are the crops and markets doing, what's the weather for the week ahead and what's in the news?
New urea restrictions come into force tomorrow - detail and more timely agronomy advice from crop doctor Sean Sparling.
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Rural crime and organised crime.
Changes at Louth Livestock Market.
A new partnership between Openfield and FCN
The aphids are arriving early and in big numbers this year - what's to be done? Important agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.
The markets, weather and the week's farming news.
THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7AM
Should you be spraying yet, should you be planting now? Agronomist Sean Sparling has some key advice.
Opportunities from agricultural transition, future farm funding, grants, land and food security.
A Lincolnshire company is innovating to make farm machinery parts better quality and better value.
Plus crops, markets, farming news and weather.
THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE, EVERY SUNDAY MORNING FROM 7.
Lots of reports from the Low Carbon Ag Show: methane, drones, eco crops, livestock movements.
A new slurry inoculant formulation
Tractors (and lambs) into Schools
Plus the week's farming news and weather, the markets, crops and some timely and important agronomy advice
The week in agriculture.
- A year of farm pick-ups and 4x4s going to Ukraine; and they're on their way again. We speak to the organiser en-route to Lviv.
- Updates on potatoes, crops, markets and weather.
- Timey and important agronomy advice.
- Details of a farm safety event in Newark this week.
- Getting maize away successfully in waterlogged soil.
What's on at the forthcoming Low Carbon Agriculture Show?
What does the CLA want from the next government?
Thoughts on carbon calculators, eating better and the true cost of cheap food.
Plus agronomy advice and should we grow companion crops with oilseed rape to reduce cabbage stem flea beetle?
The week's markets, news and weather.
Another Lincolnshire farming champion - how did he do it?
Lots of tractors will soon be rumbling into playgrounds - why? Could you get involved?
We're talking problems with peat with one of the speakers from the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference.
Plus, agronomy advice, the week's farming news, weather and markets.
Hear the thoughts of many of the speakers at the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference - 'Future Farming Opportunities: Biodiversity and Carbon'. How did this year's Yield Enhancement Network's champion achieve his fantastic yields? Why is all not rosy in the tenant and landlord garden? Plus crop and market reports, the week's farming news and weather.
Will SFI kill food production in the UK? We're looking ahead to the Lincolnshire Farming Conference and Mind Your Head Week. The Big Farmland Bird Count is on, can you help? Plus the week's farming news, weather and markets.
We're out with the police this week and we've got the latest fly-tipping stats. We play Farming Simulator and hear about an upcoming ag careers event in Lincolnshire. Plus the week's farming news, markets and weather AND the return of our crop guru, independent agronomist, Sean Sparling with a walk through the fields and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Lots from LAMMA; a new, free 'Farm for the Future' programme; new grant money for solar; the week's farming news, weather and the livestock and grain markets and prices.
All you need to know on the changes to SFI; new land drainage training; LAMMA preview; the livestock and grain markets; the farming news and weather for the week ahead.
Reports from the Oxford Farming Conference; celebrating some big agricultural anniversaries in 2024; details of a new sustainable farming scholarship; a social group for women in ag; plus the livestock & grain markets, farming news and weather for the week ahead.
Continuing our look back at 2023 in agriculture and crystal ball gazing at 2024. This week: crops and the weather, steel, the markets and rural crime. Plus Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and the Tenant Farmers Association join Steve Orchard. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Looking back at the year and ahead to 2024 with industry leaders, local and national - joined by the NFU, CLA, Pick Ups For Peace, Young Farmers. First of two hour-long specials, the second on New Year's Eve. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
De-mystifying carbon and carbon credits and looking forward to the Oxford Farming Conference. Plus agronomy advice, the markets, weather and week's farming news.
A new Green Tractor scheme - no it's not the old one changing colour! We'll hear about one of the best Lincolnshire Christmas sights and open up a whole new can of (Lincolnshire) beans. Plus the week's news, weather and market reviews and some important agronomy advice.
We're reporting from Croptec, looking at a new British-built, methane-powered tractor. Plus agronomy advice, the markets weather and the week's farming news.
New grant funding available and what's at this week's Croptec? News from British Sugar, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement - how does it affect farmers? News, weather, markets and agronomy advice.
British Sugar reply to their critics.
Rural tourism - a diversification opportunity?
Christmas turkeys, agronomy, the markets, weather and the week's farming news.
Exciting new kit and tech showcased at last week's Midlands Machinery Show, plus a chat with NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw, who was there. A look ahead to this week's Farm Business Innovation show at the NEC. Sugar, agronomy, crops, markets, weather and the week's farming news. Plus the launch of the Lincolnshire Schools Challenge.
The week in agriculture including new crop sensing tech, a look ahead to the Midlands Machinery Show and Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Plus a look at the crops, the markets, the weather and the week's farming news, plus some important and timely agronomy advice.
Water - too much of it. We're out on the flooded acres of Lincolnshire - is the Environment Agency doing enough? We meet all the winners from the recent British Farming Awards, welcome loads of vintage tractors, get some important agronomy advice, check the markets and the weather for the week ahead - more rain?
Farming Can - but how? Lincolnshire Rural Support Network also can, but what? Updates on potatoes, the markets, the weather and the week's farming news and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Tech to predict the weather and using drones for spraying, spreading and sowing. We meet the new County Chair of Lincolnshire Young Farmers and find out about their new members month. Plus check the crops, markets and weather for the wee ahead. And crop doctor Sean Sparling has some important and timely agronomy advice for us.
The trial crop of haricot beans has been harvested, will we see British-grown baked beans soon? We discuss making those difficult family conversations easier and hear about some new grant money for livestock farmers. Plus agronomy advice, the markets, news and the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture!
We're with the Police, the NFU and affected farmers as the 4x4s return for another hare coursing season. There's new rules around buying fertilizer, it's Lincolnshire Day; and a new survey looks at the effects of Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis on farmers. Plus important and timely agronomy advice, a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
We're talking soil testing; potatoes and dry mass; and looking ahead to Harvest Festival. We've crop, livestock and grain reports and important agronomy advice and the weather for the week ahead.
A better way of counting strawberries (and other soft fruit), we talk straw and meet a man with some big wellies to fill. Plus our regular look at the grain and livestock markets, some important and timely agronomy advice and the weather for the week ahead.
More delays to SFI - what does it mean for farmers and land owners; when will you get paid? We'll discuss with the NFU and CLA.
We've some enjoyable, inspiring and FREE business support for farming families. And young farmers and students - the NFU needs YOU!
Plus our regular crop, livestock and grain market reports, important agronomy advice and the week's weather forecast.
Good news for kids' country education; new compact kid from JCB; should we grow sorghum and millets?; safety issues around ATVs; crop, livestock and grain market reports; plus a look at the state of the crops and some timely agronomy advice for the new season.
We're looking ahead to 'loving lamb', visiting a Lincolnshire vineyard, re-visiting an organic farm, congratulating lots of local farmers up for awards and welcoming Sean Sparling back with his crop, harvest report and as we move towards the new season, some timely agronomy advice. Plus a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
A livestock special this week, looking at the year for sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry. We'll talk grain drying, potatoes, see how the markets are doing and look back at another successful '24 Hours in Farming'.
Exam results day is getting closed - what are you (or yours) going to do next, come September. We take a look back at the season so far that's brought us to this point and hear from several farmers how their harvest is going. Plus a look at the grain and livestock markets and the weather for the week to come.
How important is crop rotation and why? We'll talk farm injuries and look back at the farm finances for the year so far. Plus a look at the livestock and grain markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Time to get involved in 24 Hours in Farming, there's good news about fly-tipping, but is it enough? Plus details of a cereals career development opportunity, the return of Lincolnshire's Partney Fair, crop, livestock and grain market reports, important agronomy advice and the weather for the week to come.
Why is no one in the UK growing the beans that make baked beans? What does the largest village show in the UK have to offer this year? Who is the new Chief Exec of the Lincolnshire Showground and what does she have planned for the show? All this plus timely agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week ahead.
Lincs FM Farming Programme with a look at the Driffield show, cover crops, the Farming Minister on dairy farmer contracts, Farm Safety week, agronomy, the market reports and weather for the week ahead
Today on the Farming programme we find out about what farmers need to do to benefit from the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we hear about manure treatment and also the Great Yorkshire show. Plus there's the market reports, agronomy and the weather for the week ahead.
Today we hear about beekeeping in Lincolnshire plus reaction to the Sustainable Farming Incentive from the Country, Land and Business Association.
Plus the market reports, agronomy and the weather for the week ahead
The NFU launches 'Your Harvest', hear from President Minette Batters. I'm at Cereals with some new stuff and a chat with Farming Minister, Mark Spencer. Why is Len's Light shining in Lincolnshire this week, how are the markets doing and what's the weather for the week to come?
What can you do with that scourge of wheat farmers, blackgrass? We're looking forward to Lincolnshire Show and we'll talk Monitor Farms with the AHDB's latest recruit. Plus some important agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
News on the rural economy - but is it good news? Details of a new farm safety campaign for ATVs and a new collaboration to help farmers prove their sustainability credentials. Plus important agronomy advice, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
We look ahead to this year's Cereals, Lincolnshire Wolds Tractor Run, Len's Light and Open Farm Sunday. Plus important agronomy advice, market reports and prices and the week's weather.
A smart cow, a TV star's agricultural university bursary, dogs and livestock all on this week's podcast. Plus important agronomy advice, the grain and livestock markets and prices and the weather for the week ahead.The week in agriculture every Sunday from 7am.
Exciting new tech for potato growers; two agricultural charities are coming together; and a Lincolnshire rural charity launches a new initiative. We've important agronomy advice, the grain and livestock markets and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
How do you know when to spray? We have a smart solution. Britain's Fittest Farmer comes to Lincolnshire and Open Farm Sunday draws closer. Plus important agronomy advice, crop reports, the markets and weather for the week to come.
Just how bad is poverty in the rural economy? How are the crops, livestock and grain markets doing? We've important agronomy advice and the lighter side too - Young Farmers and a charity vintage tractor run.
We've been to a vertical farm this week - what's that all about? We look ahead to the Nottinghamshire County Show. Plus important agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.
'Flockdown' restrictions are lifted, contractor prices go up, but not as much as inflation, a new farming award in the name of one of the biggest contributors of a generation to farming and the environment. Plus timely agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
Pigs - we ask, 'does Defra's commitment to reform the supply chain deliver?' We've crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices. Timely agronomy advice and a look ahead to the Great British Beef Week.
How can we build water resilience and protect the future? As the summer slowly approaches what's being done to tackle the wildfires, that were so devastating last year? Plus agronomy advice, the livestock and grain markets and prices, the weather for the week to come and a special Easter Message!
Is our water as bad as is often reported? What's being done to improve it and how can farmers help? There's something exciting for kids coming up at Lincolnshire Showground. Plus important agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
Sheep and sugar, pick-ups to Ukraine, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. The week in agriculture!
Nature-based solutions: what are they and what opportunities exist? We'll soon say farewell to one of the NFU's longest-serving advisers, we chat with Simon Fisher about his long and much-respected career. Plus there's agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture!
Diversifying, transitioning, soil health, cover crops, shire horses, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come. - all on this week's podcast!
Defra grant money, Young Farmers, Tractors into Schools, a worrying scam against farmers, sugar beet derogation all on this week's podcast. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
New tech and new ideas from the Low Carbon Ag Show, the NFU Conference and a big government funding announcement, learning workshops, virtual farm visits, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come. All on this week's podcast.
We've words of wisdom from the speakers at the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference. Plus tractors in school playgrounds, farmers helping Ukraine, agronomy advice, market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
Good news for livestock farmers; it's Mind Your Head Week and it won't be long until Open Farm Sunday. A new social group has been formed, run by and for women in agriculture. And our weekly crop, weather and market reports and prices.
Another busy week for farming events, we get a taste of what's on offer at Stoneleigh this week, the latest fly-tipping stats are out, how do they look? And we've some more meat on the bones of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
One of the major farming conferences is making a welcome return to the Lincolnshire Showground in a few days. What's in store? We hear about an alternative source of fertiliser and a new farming advice service. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and price and the weather for the week to come.
We hear about more shiny new stuff launched at LAMMA, Lincolnshire kids learn about the importance of breakfast, an update on last year's direct drilling trial and the return of Sean Sparling with agronomy advice and frost news for sugar beet growers. Plus the market prices and weather for the week to come.
Reports from LAMMA, some good news on Stewardship and SFI payments and we meet a Lincolnshire tech start-up helping with crop forecasting. Plus market reports and the weather for the week to come.
We welcome special guest Minette Batters, President of the NFU. We'll preview LAMMA and look at some new grain-drying tech. Plus the weekly grain and livestock market reports.
How was 2022 in agriculture? How did the markets do? How is the sugar beet campaign progressing? Will it be a happy New Year? - It will be from all of us at the Farming Programme!
The final podcast of the year! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours from all of us at The Farming Programme.We visit a community farm, look at a charity cookbook for busy people and get some important agronomy advice and review the markets.
We look at what's claimed to be the world's first seeding AND weeding autonomous robot. The CLA are unhappy with progress towards the introduction of ELMs - why? Plus details of grant funding available to farmers. And, of course, our weekly crop and market reports and some timely and important agronomy advice.
Lots of new tech from CropTec reviewed. Is the new hare coursing legislation working? We've been to Fatstock and we'll review the livestock and grain markets. Plus important agronomy advice and the weather for the coming week.
Profit vs sustainability - conflicting or complementary? The view of a Lincolnshire farmer and the NFU. We catch up with the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and Virgin Money takes a look at the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Plus, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and will the rain continue for another week?
We hear what's new at the Midlands Machinery Show, get timely agronomy advice and market reports, talk flooding, meet a farming lifetime achievement award winner and find out about the new Lincolnshire 'Ag Zone'.
Can a farm business really be both profitable and sustainable? What's in store at this week's Midlands Machinery Show at Newark Showground? The answers, plus crop and market reports, agronomy advice and we meet yet another Lincolnshire farming award winner.
Lincs FM Farming Programme November 5th. We discuss mental health and the pressures of farming, the Crop Tech agricultural event and sheep body conditioning. Plus there's agronomy, the market reports and weather for the week ahead.
The week in agriculture with the latest on Avian Flu, we look ahead to this weeks Back British Farming day and a look at the Schools Challenge in Lincolnshire. Plus agronomy. the market reports and weather for the week ahead.
On the Farming Programme this week we find out about Young Farmers week and the Harvest Festival at Lincoln Cathedral. Plus the market and livestock reports. agronomy and weather for the week ahead.
On the Farming Programme this week we find out about Young Farmers week and the Harvest Festival at Lincoln Cathedral. Plus the market and livestock reports. agronomy and weather for the week ahead.
We take a look at some prototype kit for crop farmers this week, hear all about Farmer Time and get details of a fire and crime prevention seminar coming up in Lincolnshire. Plus the regular crop, livestock and grain market reports and some timely agronomy advice.
We take a look at some prototype kit for crop farmers this week, hear all about Farmer Time and get details of a fire and crime prevention seminar coming up in Lincolnshire. Plus the regular crop, livestock and grain market reports and some timely agronomy advice.
This week we face the elephant in the room for many family farmers. If you've ever thought about joining Young Farmers but don't know what to do, where to go, maybe a bit nervous? Local clubs are opening their doors to new members this month. Plus we meet another Lincolnshire farming champion, we look back at Lincolnshire Day at the showground and get the week's market and crop reports and some important and timely agronomy advice.
This week we face the elephant in the room for many family farmers. If you've ever thought about joining Young Farmers but don't know what to do, where to go, maybe a bit nervous? Local clubs are opening their doors to new members this month. Plus we meet another Lincolnshire farming champion, we look back at Lincolnshire Day at the showground and get the week's market and crop reports and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Attention young farmers and students - the NFU needs you! We talk about their ambassador programme, and we meet the new European ploughing champion, have some rural volunteering opportunities as well as agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Attention young farmers and students - the NFU needs you! We talk about their ambassador programme, and we meet the new European ploughing champion, have some rural volunteering opportunities as well as agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Size is important! (when it comes to seeds anyway). Details of a farm open day and a really important consultation for the pig sector. Plus timely agronomy advice and market reports.
Size is important! (when it comes to seeds anyway). Details of a farm open day and a really important consultation for the pig sector. Plus timely agronomy advice and market reports.
What are pros and cons of drilling a combinable crop through living mulch? Have you ever thought of converting your Land Rover to electric power. The answers on this week's podcast. We'll also talk free trees, agronomy, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. And, of course, pay our respects to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
What are pros and cons of drilling a combinable crop through living mulch? Have you ever thought of converting your Land Rover to electric power. The answers on this week's podcast. We'll also talk free trees, agronomy, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. And, of course, pay our respects to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We meet the new Chief Exec of the National Pig Association, hear about a net zero competition and Love Lamb Week. Plus get the crop and market reports and some timely agronomy advice.
More from the inspirational and engaging story of The Black Farmer, good news for livestock farmers from Defra, and what is Polysulphate? Plus the crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come.
The results of a direct drilling experiment are in. We share the inspirational story of 'The Black Farmer'. And get updates from the potato fields, the livestock and grain market reports and Sean Sparling, our independent crop consultant, continues his look at the challenges facing farming as we head into crop season 22/23.
This week we'll hear from 2020 Soil Farmer of the Year and talk regenerative farming with a Scunthorpe farmer whom you'll see in the upcoming documentary film '6 Inches of Soil'. We talk fire risk, sugar beet and independent crop consultant Sean Sparling looks back at season 21/22. Plus our weekly livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Soil is the focus this week: health tips and an upcoming movie '6 Inches of Soil'. There's new legislation in force this aiming to get tough on hare coursing. Plus the week's livestock and grain market reports.
How best to promote farming (for free)? How important is first aid training? The answers on this week's podcast. Plus details of a new cashflow funding option, crop and market reports and agronomy advice.
This week sees the return of the UK's biggest village show and it's in Lincolnshire. If you're looking to start formal farming education next term, what's available? Plus agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports.
This week we get to know the new chair of Lincolnshire Young Farmers, find out if there really is likely to be a shortage of turkeys at Christmas and we're out and about at the Great Yorkshire Show. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Looking ahead to the Great Yorkshire Show, talking women in agriculture and business with the new CEO at Woldmarsh and reviewing the first half of the year in the livestock market. Plus crop and market reports and agronomy advice.
This week we get to know the new Chief Exec of Woldmarsh and take an early look at a tractor with no cab, no seats and no driver! Plus agronomy advice, cop and market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Hear how supermarket giant Morrisons is employing tree advisers to help farmers meet planting targets and help unlock government funding. We share a farmer's mental health story and where to get help, look back at Lincolnshire Show and get the latest crop and market reports.
The return of the Lincolnshire Show this week - we talk to the organiser and the show's youngest ever exhibitor! The government's food strategy was published a few days ago to a mixed response - is there a silver lining in the cloud? Ten weeks after a direct drill day pitted several machines against each other, how do they compare? Plus market reports and the weather for the coming week.
LRSN, Virgin Money and the CLA all have something important to say on this week's programme. Plus timely agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come.
We talk potatoes and heat stress, the Wolds Tractor Run and look back at the life and huge contribution of an influential figure in the world of farming and the environment who passed away a few days ago. Plus crop and market reports and the week's weather.
We look at the Groundswell event and hear about tenant farmers who've struggled to get council tax discount
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the pig sector? Still thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday? All you need to know on this week's podcast, plus market reports and we're in conversation with the ew NFU Vice-President, David Exwood.
Why is the egg sector the latest to be in crisis? What are Lincolnshire Young Farmers up to? We'll find out on this week's podcast, plus look at some exciting new farm tech and get the crop, livestock and grain market reports.
The government published its 'Levelling up the rural economy' committee report this week - does it deliver what we're hoping for? We'll look ahead to the Newark Show, plus we have agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports, the weather for the week to come and details of a vintage tractor run taking place in Lincolnshire.
Is direct drilling the way to go? How do you decide which manufacturer? We hear of agri costs spiraling upwards, but do the facts bear this out? How has lambing gone and how are the markets and crops performing? Lots of questions! The answers on this week's Farming Programme.
Important news if you abstract water; how to prevent diesel theft from farms; Morrisons are hiring more cattle finishers; and a new process to better establish rape seed. Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports. And HAPPY EASTER!
Good news this week around muckspreading and the use of Urea. We look back to the recently completed sugar beet campaign and ahead to Easter visitors. Plus crop, livestock and grain reports.
Weather, nitrogen alternatives, direct drilling, LEAF Open Farm Sunday and Countryside Lincs on this week's podcast. Plus market reports and the weather for the week to come.
We look at a new mowing system designed to protect bugs, insects and small creatures as well as helping wildflowers to bloom again at the roadside. We'll hear about some upcoming events benefitting local and farming charities that you and I can support. Plus timely advice from our crop doctor, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
What to do with those old household batteries - turn them into fertiliser! We'll hear about electric quad bikes, automating lettuces and breeding flies for feed. Plus agronomy, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Will the new red diesel rules affect you? We've a critical food safety message, plus agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week. How many of us fully understand the transition from BPS to ELMS? We've have help in the form of a CLA roadshow. And we'll hear all about a school farm garden near Boston.
What effect could the extra salt as a result of rising sea levels have on our soil and crops? Why were so many tractors in school playgrounds and so many people at Newark Showground last week? The answers, plus agronomy, market reports and the week's farming weather on the Farming Programme.
A bit of an educational theme this week as we hear about a food, farming and environment schools challenge, an agricultural apprentice open event and we'll learn what we can expect from Cereals as it returns to Duxford this summer. Plus livestock and grain market reports and why am I going back on a diet?!
If you're an AHDB levy payer, or a farmer thinking of retirement, or any other kind of farmer, it's important you listen to this week's Farming Programme. Plus agronomy advice, concerns over glyphosate supply, market reports, farming news and weather.
A report from the pig sector crisis meeting with Defra, the launch of a very important campaign to promote better mental health in agriculture and part two of our visit to a vertical farm growing millions of basil plants, all year round. Plus timely agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
If you eat basil, there's a good chance it was grown in an old industrial unit in Scunthorpe - Steve pays a visit to a vertical farm. The Big Farmland Bird Count returns for its 9th year. Plus agronomy, market reports, farming news and weather.
We look ahead to Tractors into Schools, consider a serious potato problem and look at the support available to the farming and country community in these stressful times. Plus agronomy, the livestock and grain market reports and the week's farming weather.
Is including livestock in the arable rotation a possible solution to black grass? We look forward to Open Farm Sunday, which launches this week and Sean Sparling is back with agronomy and a report from the AICC conference. Plus livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.
We debate the Landscape Recovery Scheme this week and look ahead to the tasty delights of Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Plus, agronomy, livestock and grain market reports and the week’s farming news.
New farming incentives to talk about, some good news if you've been a victim of hare coursing, a new weekly review of the livestock market, grain prices and the weather for the week ahead.
Continuing our review of 2021 and preview of 2022. Focusing on the pig and poultry sectors, farm safety, agronomy and the practical and mental health support available to the country community as we move into the new year.
We look back at a challenging 2021 and consider what we can expect as we move into the new year. We'll hear from local farmers and industry leaders.
How much of a threat to the dairy industry is cryptosporidium? It is getting more prevalent. We'll talk potatoes, agronomy, the markets and take a look at one of the Lincolnshire Christmas highlights - the Louth Christmas Charity Tractor Run.
Hear our trip to see Louth Livestock Market in action, another yield success for a Lincolnshire farmer - hear how he did it, and the latest fly-tipping stats have been released and don't make good reading for Lincolnshire. Plus agronomy advice and a review of the grain markets.
A Lincolnshire farmer has won an award for the best oilseed rape yield in the country, we'll find out how he did it. We talk (Christmas) turkey and ask the question 'who's your Julie?'. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and a look at the weather for the week to come.
There's some good news from Defra, especially if you are am agricultural contractor. It's not been all plain sailing for the start of the sugar beet campaign at Newark - an update from British Sugar and a Lincolnshire grower. Plus hear about the tie-up between fast food giant McDonalds and one of the country's major agricultural educators. Plus agronomy and a review of the markets.
Good news about rural crime in Lincolnshire, a new campaign launches to support and promote British farming. And if you use, or are, an agricultural contractor, you need to listen! Plus agronomy, the grain markets and the week's farming news and weather.
Reporting from the Midlands Machinery Show in Newark and hearing of another innovation from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week ahead.
Ellie Codling looks at the many challenges facing the horticulture sector and has a chat with the Young Farmers. Plus agronomy, the grain markets and the week's farming news.
An environmental and climate change theme this week, chatting with the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) about how farmers can tackle climate change and AgriEpiCentre on how agri-tech can help reduce emissions. Plus the week's farming news and weather.
It's black grass time again! We have advice on that and herbicides from agronomist Sean Sparling. We take a look at the new sugar beet campaign, one month in and hear about a business seminar hoping to help in these changing times. And I hope to see you at the harvest festival at Lincoln Cathedral!
Some good news, at last, for the pig sector. The story of a young couple who have entered agriculture via an unconventional round, and don't even have a farm. Plus a review of the markets and the week's detailed weather forecast.
Pig farmers face the heartbreaking and possibly financially ruinous decision to cull healthy, viable pigs. A farmer has come up with a simple way of notifying farmers if something happens to their livestock. Plus agronomy, the grain markets, the week's farming news and weather forecast.
Gene editing rules are to be relaxed - what does this mean, is it a good thing or are we tampering with nature? Sugar beet growers are being offered a new deal, all the details are here. Plus the week's farming news and weather, agronomy advice and a review of the markets.
The shortage of CO2 goes far beyond the possibility of no turkey on the Christmas dinner table, why and what are the ramifications of insufficient nitrogen fertiliser? We'll hear of one Lincolnshire cabbage grower's ambitious plans. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
It's the start of the new sugar beet campaign this week, we speak to British Sugar and a beet grower. We hear about a possible alternative crop for difficult land, plus a potato update, agronomy, the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week to come.
Problems with pigs, enhancements to the agricultural chaplaincy service and a trip to one of the principal agricultural colleges in the area. Plus agronomy, the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week to come.
Climate change - what can agriculture do to help? ELMS transition business advice and a Lincolnshire business on keeping local and connecting with the customers. Plus a harvest review, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week to come.
We'll talk about the aftereffects of a crop on the water, hear about a flood prevention project for parts of Lincolnshire, and look forward to Love Lamb Week. Plus the markets, the weather for the week ahead and Sean Sparling is back with a harvest update.
Steve's visited an organic dairy farm and a Lincolnshire farm growing alternative crops. Hear all about it. There's part two of our chat with LEAF Chief Exec Caroline Drummond and details of the council that's funding trees for farmers. Plus the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
If you're planning on spreading organic manure on the fields this autumn - don't! Until you have listened to this week's programme. We know about Open Farm Sunday, but what do we know about organiser, LEAF? Plus what to do if your fleeces are worth next to nothing? Plus we review the grain markets and the week's farming news.
Sean Sparling's on the soapbox talking food and the environment - a must listen! How do you teach non-country kids about the country? The CLA can help. Plus an update on potatoes, the harvest, the markets and the weather.
Hear about a new(?) technique for hay baling, how's the harvest going and the Future Farm Resilience Programme in Lincolnshire. Plus, news, agronomy advice, a review of the grain markets and the farming weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture.
Is the Dimbleby Food Strategy report all 'meat bad, plant good'? Farm 24 is just 2 weeks away. The world's biggest combine has been on show. Plus agronomy advice, the grain markets reviewed and the farming weather for the week ahead.
Why is the agriculture sector's safety record so bad? Ahead of Farm Safety Week we'll hear from a quad bike manufacturer and the Farm Safety Foundation. We'll look forward to the return of the UK's largest village show and get some timely agronomy advice, review the grain markets and see what the weather has in store for the week ahead.
Focusing on agri-tech this week: drones, big and small, robots and cows with smart collars! With bonus material on the drone development work at Harper Adams University and the Dynamic Dunescapes project at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Nature Reserve. Plus, of course, agronomy, a grain market review and the farming weather for the week ahead.
The week in agriculture. There's good news for agriculture students at Riseholme College and a new head of charity at the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, we'll talk to both. Steve catches up with some exhibitors and speakers at Groundswell and Cereals. And there's agronomy advice and a review of the grain markets.
We're at conservation and regeneration agriculture show Groundswell this week. Plus all the week's farming news and poaching, potatoes, bees, agronomy, the grain markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Cereals is just a few days away, having missed it last year, what's in store at Boothby Graffoe at the end of the month? We'll discuss the UK/Australia trade deal and have some advice for visitors to next week's Open Farm Sunday. Plus the week's farming news, agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
With a look at Riseholme College's plans for the new academic year, an update from the Young Farmers and the CLA's new Water Strategy. Plus farming news, agronomy, the market report and the weather for the week ahead.
This week we lift the lid on some new technology that can spot disease and weeds in crops before you and I can, plus proposed legislation that could pose major problems for pig producers. Plus agronomy, a review of the markets and a look at the farming weather for the week ahead.
Part 2 of our chat with Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones about rural crime, an update on Open Farm Sunday and on the proposed lump sum retirement scheme. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the farming weather forecast for the week to come.
What are the Police and Crime Commissioner's plans for tackling rural crime? Newly re-elected PCC for Lincolnshire Marc Jones, joins us. And we'll discuss robotic milking with Simon Redfearn from equipment manufacturer Fullwood Packo. Plus agronomy, the markets, the weather and this week's farming news.
Showcasing the best of new UK agri-tech, we've details of Agri-Epi's inaugural Innovation week and find out about help with those CPD points from Farmers Weekly. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the farming weather for the week ahead.
A nutrition-promoting cow and details of a new scheme to promote the work of farmers on this week's programme. Plus agronomy advice, a market review and the week's farming weather forecast.
What are the Police and Crime Commissioners candidates going to do about rural crime? What are WE going to do about safety on the farm? Plus agronomy, the markets and the farming weather for the week ahead.
Advice if you're thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday. Hear about Great British Beef Week. Plus agronomy, the markets and a look at the weather for the week ahead.
The birds and the bees on the programme this week. Plus a lambing update, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Lameness in dairy cattle - an expensive problem, how to spot it and how to solve it? Plus details of a new wellbeing service for the Lincolnshire rural community. And agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Easter visitors, sheep export problems, agronomy, the markets, the weather and a special Easter message from our Agricultural Chaplain.
A new online platform designed to give beef farmers a guaranteed return in advance. Summer labour and farming apprenticeships. Plus the markets reviewed and the weather forecasted. The week in agriculture.
The end of another beet campaign reviewed and the start of a new magazine aimed at budding young farmers and children interested in the countryside. Plus agronomy, the markets and the week's farming news.
We'll talk about Open Farm Sunday, complete last week's look at the NFU's 'Levelling Up Rural Britain' document and hear from a Lincolnshire green veg grower, benefitting, it seems, from lockdown 3. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
We take a look at the NFU's proposal for 'Levelling Up Rural Britain' talk ELMS and celebrate a Lincolnshire farm's 'World's Best' success at the Great Taste Awards. Plus farming news, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Problems with seed potato exports. Is the dairy market really booming? An idea from the CLA and NFU to help reduce rural crime and a look back at last week's NFU Conference with President Minette Batters.
Some news for you if you’re in horticulture. And, if you’re a tenant farmer thinking of retirement, should you take the Basic Payments Scheme lump sum? Details of British Sugar's new 'Beet Package Plus'. Plus news of an interesting job vacancy at an organisation whose services are in ever greater demand at the moment. With agronomy and the markets, it's the week in agriculture.
A word of warning about parts for farm equipment post-Brexit, we'll hear about something new planned by Ladies in Pigs and about a Lincolnshire reservoir going for Local Wildlife status. Plus it's Yellow Wellies' Mind Your Head Week, this week. With agronomy, the markets and the farming weather, it's the week in agriculture.
Integrated water management, problems with pigs and an update on the sugar beet campaign as it nears its end. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Ever had problems finding the farming info you need on the web? We might just have the answer! And the latest Women in Food and Agriculture survey results are in - are things getting better, worse or staying the same? Plus agronomy, the markets and weather for the week ahead.
Talk of a possible agricultural game-changer, the countryside code and the story of one of the big players and their collaboration with local businesses which brought a new service to market in double quick time. Plus a report from the recent AICC conference.
Changes to the Red Tractor Scheme, neonicotinoids and sugar beet and a Lincolnshire farmer going the extra 26 miles for a farming charity. Plus a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
We're focusing on the young this week: Young Farmers, a charity working to educate young people in farming and the food journey and young people and farm safety. Plus our usual agronomy, markets and weather updates.
After looking backwards last week, we welcome our regular contributors sharing their hopes, desires and predictions for 2021. And we'll have our first farming weather forecast of the new year.
A special programme this week - looking back at the highs and lows of 2020 in agriculture. With Covid, Brexit and the weather, it's been a hugely challenging year for the farming sector.
Find out about Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce's new learning network aimed directly at the agricultural sector and agricultural chaplain Alan Robson looks back at the year and delivers his Christmas message. From the Farming Programme team, a very Merry Christmas!
Should you take a BPS lump sum? - there is a catch! We'll get an update on the sugar beet campaign, the markets and some timely agronomy advice, plus a look at the weather for the week ahead.
News from Defra. What does the Women in Food and Agriculture Digital Summit have in store? An update on Forage Aid. Plus agronomy, a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Nitrogen fixation a replacement for Urea? Is Urea to be banned? You can have your say. Plus agronomy, the markets and weather and a chat with Countryfile's Helen Skelton about the scary statistic that 1 in 5 children don't know where milk comes from - how can we educate the youngsters?
Brexit and sheep, potatoes and the AHDB, bird control plus agronomy, a market update and the weather for the week ahead. Another busy week in the world of agriculture!
Sugar yields and yellows, what's next for farming, agronomy, the markets and a look at the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture!
A year on from the Short Ferry flood, how are things now? There's some good news from Westminster and we'll talk Christmas turkeys. Plus agronomy, the markets and the farming weather for the week ahead.
Agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead, plus part two of our conversation with the founder of The Small Robot Co. It's a packed programme this week. And, with no harvest festivals this year, what does our Agricultural Chaplain think of 2020 - is there much to give thanks for?
Part 1 of a very interesting chat with Sam Watson-Jones, founder of The Small Robot Company. Plus news from the world of agriculture, agronomy and a market update.
More developments on the Agriculture Bill, an update on the sugar beet campaign and a look at the Young Farmers' plans for their new year. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
What's the latest farm 'by-product' to be turned into fuel? And what's happened to all the straw? Plus agronomy, a market update and a look at the farming weather for the week ahead.
What does the CLA propose regarding hare coursing? One Lincolnshire farmer describes how he's 'doing his bit for net zero'. Plus agronomy, market update and a look at the weather for the farming week ahead.
Taking a look at some fascinating new agri-tech, a look at the markets and some sound agronomy advice.
Steve talks to one of the big players in Lincolnshire agriculture, there's details of British Food Fortnight and there are still places available for this year's new agriculture courses. Plus agronomy advice and a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Ellie Codling is in charge of the programme again this week, checking in with livestock farmers on straw quality & the Young Farmers on life in lockdown.
Ellie Codling looks after the programme this week. There's talk of this year's harvest & the future of the National Ploughing Championships.
To cull or not to cull? We're talking badgers this week on the programme.
And we'll look ahead to Love Lamb Week - more than just a Sunday lunch!
Plus Sean Sparling is back from his holiday with agronomy, we'll look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Crime, cows and a conversation about conservation on the menu this week. Plus of course a market update from Openfield.
Steve's been on the farm this week, looking at the crops and finding out about the efforts made by our famers to preserve and enhance the environment for wildlife. And just why is oil seed rape disappearing from the fields?
We'll take a look back at Thursday's 24 Hours in Farming, was it effective? And Steve's joined by writer, broadcaster and countryside fan Ben Fogle to talk about the countryside, farming and the smell! Plus a check on the markets and prices and a look at the farming weather for the week to come.
What happened when a Washingborough farmer couldn't use his own land after a stewardship scheme? More new tech in prospect, plus agronomy advice and a look at the markets and prices.
With wool prices hitting zero, what are sheep farmers to do with all those fleeces? We'll talk tech and find out about the CLA's proposed changes to planning rules to aid the recovery. Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
We'll talk bees, peas and farm safety Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
We'll find out all about a project working to improve soil quality, make crop farming more sustainable and reduce flooding. Also updates on the potato crop, agronomy advice and a look at the markets.
Steve visits a virtual farm, shining the spotlight on rural carbon. We'll take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.
It's English Wine Week, find out all about it with Bill Hobson from the multi-award winning Somerby Vineyards. We'll consider AI (artificial intelligence), are we ready for robots and are they up to the job yet? Plus, of course, a look at the markets and some timely agronomy advice.
What’s it like being a 'monitor farm' on the AHDB's Farm Excellence Programme. Should all children be taught the Countryside Code? Harecoursing incidents topped 1,000 in the last 6 months. Is that good or bad? Chief Inspector Phil Vickers also joins us with an update.
Looking ahead to '24 Hours in Farming', run by the Farmers Guardian and Morrisons. Plus updates on potatoes and the NFU food standards petition. And, of course, timely agronomy advice and a market update.
We'll discuss the changes to the Red Tractor scheme, look ahead to Cereals Online which takes place this week. We'll also speak to a dairy farmer from near Melton Mowbray about the state of the sector and a new Dairy Hardship Scheme.
The Lincolnshire Show 2020 IS going ahead (online!) - how will it work and what can we expect to see and enjoy? And Steve has details of an upcoming 'alternative' crops webinar as well as important agronomy advice and a look at the markets.
Steve has some important agronomy advice, an update from the markets and the sugar beet fields. Also where are we with summer-worker recruitment? Is there still a shortage? And we’ll end with an agricultural poem, that’s raising money for a very good cause!
We talk money, how has agriculture coped with covid, what help might be available if the bank balance is under pressure. And we find out about a campaign to save a long-established breed of (Lincolnshire) sheep that's in danger of disappearing. Plus the market report, agronomy and a report direct from the farm
Is vertical farming a threat or an opportunity? How did last weekend’s online agricultural show go, how much did it raise for farming charities? Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
There's good news about the Basic Payments Scheme, we’ll find out about the plan to prevent last year’s devastating floods around Spilsby and Wainfleet from happening again. How are you coping with home schooling? We have some exciting 'armchair agriculture' learning activities on offer from the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
How are young farmers coping without The Young Farmers? Well, there’s plenty going on at Lincolnshire Young Farmers Club as we hear. We’ll also find out 'where we're at' - an update direct from the farm with Andrew Ward.
Plus the latest farming news, a potato update, agronomy and the markets.
We return to a problem that won't go away and seems to be getting worse - what can be done about the scourge of the countryside: fly-tipping? We'll also have an update on the sugar beet campaign as well as the markets and agronomy advice.
We've gone from a shortage on the shelves to a surplus at the dairy. What can be done to help farmers who are facing the distressing task of pouring good milk down the drain? And we'll hear how onefarmer is coping, and adapting to the current situation.
How is the agricultural community going to cope with the inevitable shortage of migrant workers to pick the crop this season? What about British workers filling the gap? We'll speak to a charity which has some ideas. And with the summer shows falling victim to Coronavirus, we'll explore on-line agricultural shows, how's that going to work?
We'll hear from tenant farmers as well as landowners on their different but related covid-19 issues and the help sought and available.
Plus a potato update and as ever our regular updates on agronomy and the markets and prices.
What help can the farming community get with their coronavirus concerns? We'll hear from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and agricultural Chaplain Alan Robson.
Steve takes a look at the week's agricultural news, check the latest market news and prices, get some sound agronomy advice and report back from a very interesting arable seminar.
Steve asks ‘what are the concerns over standards for imported food, post-Brexit’? The answers with help from industry experts. We’ll look back at Tractors Into Schools week and get updates on the sugar campaign and Forage Aid. Plus the usual agronomy advice and grain news and prices.
Steve is joined by senior members of the NFU and the UK Fresh Produce Network to discuss the recently announced limits on 'low-skilled' and seasonal workers post-Brexit and the effects on the farming industry. We'll also talk water - management, rather than flooding and look ahead to Tractors Into Schools week.
Steve takes a look at what some are describing as 'the next big thing': precision farming. And once again, with water sill on top of the soil and more on the way, the weather is on the agenda, including the detailed forecast for the week ahead.
The court case that could affect Agricultural Societies across the country. Plus, Sean asks whether Carbon Farming might be the future?
Sean looks at the Blackgrass Taskforce - trying to eliminate, what is, one of the biggest challenges facing our arable farmers. Plus, just ahead of Mind Your Head Week, we look at the issue of the mental health of those working in agriculture.
With the UK having now left the EU...we're looking to the future. What does a post-Brexit Britain look like for agriculture? Plus, Sean looks ahead to the next big Farming Conference, happening the week after next.
On the final show before Brexit, Sean takes the temperatures of those in farming. How are they feeling - optimistic about the coming months or fearful for the future?
Sean looks at two very different machines - one is the worlds fastest, the other among the biggest. He'll chat with one of the designers of the World's Fastest Tractor - as driven by Guy Martin on TV, late last year. Plus, he'll look around the huge new Ideal 10-T combine harvester.
There are highlights from both the Oxford Farming Conference and the big LAMMA show in Birmingham on this weeks Farming Programme.
Sean's discussing New Year Resolutions on this weeks Farming Programme. Agricultural Chaplain Alan Robson will discuss climate change and why the chaplaincy work is needed more than ever. Plus, Sean chats with Sarah Louise-Fairburn of Fairburns Eggs on her recent visit to help with the Farm Africa Project.
It’s the annual Farming Programne Pantomine this week. All your regular contributors bring you The Wizard of Agr-OZ-Amy.
It’s the last Farming Programme proper of the year and Sean returns to the most talked about issue of the year... the bad weather!
Reaction to the results of the general election. Plus we celebrate a milestone for the Farmers Buying Group - Woldmarsh.
There's an update on the sugar beet campaign. Plus, with the general election looming, Sean asks: "Are our politicians taking the issues of food and farming seriously enough?"
Sean’s at Croptech discussing Crop Protection with the NFU’s Senior Plant Health Advisor. Plus, he’s launching his Farming Positivity campaign.
The NFU’s Deputy President discusses flooding, the environment, Brexit and the General Election. Plus, the call to get more teenagers interested in being farm mechanics, keeping our tractors moving.
You’ve seen the images, we meet the farmers who’s land is underwater, with even more flooding likely. Also, on a lighter note, we look at the World’s Fastest Tractor, ahead of Guy Martin’s TV attempt to drive it at over 100 miles an hour on Sunday night.
More on the wet weather that's wiping winter wheat drilling...leaving some farmers asking "what's the point, anymore?" Plus, Sean asks: "What more can be done to tackle fly-tipping, as official figures are released showing another rise in incident, with now a MILLION reported in the last year alone."
Why the December general election brings more uncertainty to those in agriculture. Plus....if you’re in farming, Sean might be able to save you some money.
An update from British Sugar on the Beet campaign. Plus Sean takes a look around a new combine harvester...and meets one farmer who likes it so much, he’s bought two of them!
It’s Harvest Festival season, so Sean is asking whether it’s a harvest worth celebrating? He’ll chat with an Agricultural Chaplain plus returns to the Yorkshire farmers who’s harvest was destroyed by flooding.
We’re celebrating the National Ploughing Championships....with the current National Champion and holder of the Golden Plough!
Sean chats with the egg producer heading to Africa to help poverty-hit farmers in the country.
Sean looks at the fight to stop oil seed rape crops from being destroyed...costing farmers a fortune. Plus, he helps launch Young Farmers Week
Sean meets the winner of the Golden Fork at this year’s Great Taste Awards....a small-scale pig farmer who, 20 years ago, helped launch the now popular farmers markets.
Sean discusses plans for agriculture to be carbon-neutral within 20 years. Plus... sheep shearing. Is it cruel or a vital part of keeping a sheep healthy?
As harvest ends it’s feared the hare coursers will return. We hear what more is being done to tackle those behind the illegal sport.
It’s a Back to School Special as we find out about FaceTime A Farmer and hear of the educational work of Ladies in Pigs, from the group’s chair Debbie Wilson.
Last week on the Programme Sean discussed why cauliflowers and broccoli are in short supply at the moment. This week, there are fears, in some quarters, for your Christmas sprouts...and this time, it’s nothing to do with the weather!
We could be facing a shortage of cauliflowers and broccoli over the next few weeks, because of the floods - and then the mini heatwave - of earlier in the summer. Sean will hear from one farmer who's lost a million pounds worth of the popular veg this year.
You might have seen the images of farms hit by flash floods in Yorkshire last week. We’ll hear from some of those worst affected...and discover how farmers from our part of the world are digging in to help them recover.
The chief executive of the National Sheep Association gives his thoughts on the first week of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the increased possibility of a No-Deal Brexit. Plus, a Canadian Farmers view on the future of farming....and the need to protect our soil.
Harvest is underway but once the crops are gone, the harecoursers return. Sean returns to the issue of tackling rural crime. Plus, he’ll catch up with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust....looking at the Breeds doing well and tho
Will it be Prime Minister Johnson or Prime Minister Hunt? In the week we get a new PM, Sean looks at what a change at the top might mean for agriculture. Also, the plan to put more trees on our farms, which might help save the environment.
After launching Great British Pea Week, last week, Sean helps launch Farm Safety Week. Also, as it’s Wimbledon finals day, we’ll look at this year’s Strawberry Harvest. You bring the cream
Sean will help launch Great British Pea Week...as he's out in the field, looking at this years pea harvest. Plus...an update on sugar beet and potatoes.
Sean discusses climate change and what agriculture can do to tackle it. He’ll hear of two farms...a matter of miles apart. One that’s under water because of flooding. The other in desperate need of water, suffering drought like conditions!
The first of two part special as Sean asks are we taking the issue of flooding, exteme weather and climate change seriously and what does it all mean for the future of farming.
Highlights from a very muddy Cereals - the big arable farming event, held this week, despite the weather! Sean will hear from the President of the NFU on why agriculture needs to plan better for the future. Plus, he meets a Kenyan farmer, who has lessons for those working in the industry in our part of the world.
Sean looks at Open Farm Sunday - with farms across the country opening their gates to show off what they do. Also, there's an update on the beet campaign from British Sugar and more agricultural reaction to the runners and riders competing to be the next Prime Minister.
What could a new Prime Minister mean for agriculture? Plus, Sean meets the UK farmer who grows the biggest range of Garlic in Europe.
Sean finds out why there appears to be fewer fields of bright yellow oilseed rape this year and why more and more farmers are losing faith with the crop.
The National Farmers Union responds to changes to gun licencing law, affecting wildbirds on our farms. Plus, we hear from the Government's first Food Waste Champion.
Last week, Sean discussed the problems facing the world with climate change. This week, he explores the possible solutions, for those in farming.
Plus, there's the monthly update from British Sugar.
We look at agriculture "down under" and what lessons can be learnt back here, with the farmer just back from a working trip to Tasmania.
After too much chocolate over Easter, Sean's looking at the new crop being trialed in the UK...that's to healthy, it's used to give protein to astronauts on the International Space Station.
As it's Easter, we're talking about lambing with one of the country's youngest farmers - who's just 12 years old!
Sean discusses a report, out this week, calling for rural charities to be given urgent support to tackle a growing mental health crisis facing farming.
We know robots are good for farming...but are they replacing farm workers? Sean will be looking at the pros and cons of automation.
We're with the firecrews on an exercise, practising saving livestock from flooded farmland.
We focus again on the mental health of those in agriculture, with a charity recruiting new staff to handle the issue. Also, there’s an update on the sugar beet campaign...And, something about Brexit...probably!
We're on the farm designed to help people with mental health concerns improve their well being.
a shocking story of young lambs, meant for a school farm, that were instead stolen - then killed - for no apparent reason. We'll hear from the farmer who owned them and found their remains. Plus, there's a new agriculture minister. We'll find out more about him.
We hear from a farmer who's been targeted by over 200 activists, taking control of her pig unit for six hours. Also, the issue of sheep worrying, with lambing underway and, we meet the man behind Facetime a Farmer - getting agriculture in to our schools.
It’s an American view on Brexit...what are US farmers making of what’s happening here? Plus, Sean becomes a time traveller, as he looks at how agriculture might look in 150 years time!
An update on the fight against hare coursers. Plus, the weather, literally, where you are...as Sean looks at the new technology that can forecast conditions for the tiniest plot of land!
We look at the German company take-over of a farming giant - was it 66 billion dollars well spent? Plus, the company - set up to deal with Post-War farming - that's now working on solutions for the industry, Post-Brexit.
Sean hears of new research into dreaded blackgrass. Can it help get rid of the weed from our fields?
We focus on keeping our water clean of chemicals, with the use of so-called ‘biobeds'. Plus, an update on the Sugar Beet campaign.
Sean explores whether there is post-Brexit money to made from so-called No-Till Farming.
Sean reports from LAMMA this week. It’s the first time the Machinary Show has been held indoors at the Birmingham NEC, so what’s been the reaction?
It's New Year - New Ideas through January on the Farming Programme. Sean meets "Tom, Dick and Harry" - three robots who could be our farmers of the future!
This week, it's the annual Farming Programme Pantomime...Jack, The Greatest Farming Showman - starring all the regular contributors to the programme.
Note: Due to licencing reasons, the music has been removed from this online version.
We’re discussing real Christmas Trees – and asking whether this year’s summer drought might affect your tree in years to come. Plus, there’s a final update of the year from British Sugar on the beet campaign.
Sean’s looking at ‘cover crops’ to see if that’s the answer to creating healthier soils over the winter. Plus, he looks at the success of so-called Monitor Farms...enabling farmers to learn from others in the industry.
After Sir David Attenborough’s speech on climate change, we’ll hear the views of a prominent member of the Green Party, who is himself a farmer.
With less than a month to go until Christmas, Sean meets the farmer who’s growing a hundred and sixty five million sprouts ready for the big day.
Sean reports from the NFU’s Brexit Summit….and asks are we any clearer to finding out what will happen to agriculture after March next year? Plus, we meet a man who left the UK to help create a giant farm in the desert in Eqypt.
Is enough being done to attract the next generation in to farming? It’s one of the questions being asked on this week’s Farming Programme,
There are harsh words for farmers on the programme this week, as they’re told they’re not doing enough to engage with those not in the industry.
Plus, as it’s Armistice Day, Sean is bringing together some of the country’s biggest names in agriculture to pay a very special tribute, on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One
It’s a very different Farming Programme this week as Sean focuses on the issue of mental health. We’ll hear from the organisations offering help, plus hear from one of the programmes regular contributors who’ll explain how a friends suicide lead him to successfully campaign to get mental health on the curriculum in agricultural colleges.
With Halloween just around the corner, Sean meets the farmer who’s just finished growing half a million pumpkins. Thankfully, he won’t be carving them all!
We find out why some Young Farmers Clubs are proposing a vote of no confidence in their National Federation.
It’s all about the weather, with the farmers who want it to rain – and those who’d rather it stayed dry. There’s the first update of the new sugar beet campaign. Also, we'll hear from MPs speaking at Wednesdays Agriculture Bill second reading in Parliament.
We look ahead to Wednesdays second reading of the Agriculture Bill in Parliament...what tweaked are needed to make it work for our farmers? Plus, we’ll take you on a ride on an historic machine that’s not one...but TWO tractors, joined together!
Sean meets the deer farmer, diversifying his business…to ensure its survival.
Plus, he looks at the pressures facing agriculture in 2018 – from the summer drought to a ban on insecticides that’s being blamed on an increase in pests on crops growing in the field.
This week, the products helping crops survive extreme weather...both here and in Australia. Plus, there’s more reaction to last weeks Agriculture Bill.
Sean has reaction to the Agriculture Bill, which has finally gone before Parliament this week. Plus, if you’re a beet farmer, we’ve news from British Sugar ahead of the new campaign.
Find out why MPs will be wearing special wheat pin badges at Wednesday's Prime Ministers Questions.
Sean finds out why egg producers are facing soaring costs to feed their chickens. And, we help launch this years Love Lamb Week.
We already micro-chip our pet dogs and cats...on the Farming Programme, Sean meets the researchers who are micro-chipping SLUGS! And, find out why blackcurrants - and Ribena - could be sweeter than usual this year.
We ask ‘how is business at the moment?’ Sean hears from two companies...one selling tractors the other sprayers...who are feeling positive about the year so far.
The pea harvest is over…but it’s fair to say our farmers are from far peased…err PLEASED…with it! Find out why. Also...in the week NFU Mutual released its latest rural crime report, we hear from two farmers who’ve come face to face with criminals on their farms.
We hear from the Defra Secretary Michael Gove...fresh from a drought summit, called to help farmers facing crisis this summer.
Plus, there’s a word of warning from one farmer who agrees helping others IS important...but not if you’re putting your own business at risk!
How are the dry conditions affecting our sugar beet farmers and Sean visits a farm to find out how workers are battling the high temperatures, while bringing in the harvest.
with the ongoing hot weather, we find out more about just what an affect it’s all having on agriculture – from this year’s harvest to simply feeding the animals!
Also, Sean takes a look at a self-milking machine, just launched in the UK from the Netherlands…where the cows actually queue up to get milked!
We hear from farming leaders on the eventful week in Westminster and what it all means for agriculture. Plus, we meet the 12 year old farmer, winning awards for his flock of sheep
As the dry spells continues, Sean looks at the effect it could have on this years harvest...including a possible shortage of some vegetables. And, there are fresh calls for a change in the law on fly-tipping.
You might have seen the images from Saddleworth Moor – as firefighters and the army tackle that huge blaze there. With the ongoing dry conditions, what’s the advice to try and stop it happening on farmland here? Also, he’s been out with the Pod-Squad, as the Pea harvest gets underway – and, still with peas we find out about a new snack…that’s becoming the latest trend, for healthier eaters.
Farming's biggest names discuss the latest agricultural issues with Sean. Among his guests will be Farming Minister George Eustice, the Deputy President of the National Farmers Union Guy Smith, and the President of the Country Landowners Association Tim Brietmeyer.
It's all about protecting our soil on the Farming Programme. It's needed to grow crops and grass to feed animals - so what happens if it's over used? Plus, an update from British Sugar and we find out how successful last weekends Open Farm Sunday was.
as it’s Open Farm Sunday, Sean will be looking at the importance of the event and just why so many farms are throwing open their gates to the public this weekend.
We find out why Wool could be a real life-saving answer to home insulation. Plus, the fight to save some of our rarest breeds of sheep, goats and horses.
There's a warning for farmers that it's time to face up to the huge changes heading their way, amid claims many are trying to avoid the inevitable! Also...could green burial sites be a possible life-saver for smaller farms? And we look ahead to the Lincolnshire Young Farmers Rally, taking place on Saturday (June 2nd) at Carrington.
With Brexit on the way, Sean asks - what does the future hold for farming families?
Plus, we meet the owners of some award winning pigs from Newark.
With the Nottinghamshire Show this weekend – the first County Show of the year - Sean looks at the importance of County Shows to agriculture.
Sean's joined by the President of the NFU to discuss supermarket mergers, the Government's Green Brexit consultation and the EU extending a ban on the use of pesticides.
We hear from the President of the CLA - after meeting Defra's Michael Gove - to discuss the Government's Health and Harmony Consultation.
What's 4g coverage like where you are? We look at claims some mobile phone operators have, effectively, deserted the countryside. Plus, as the harecoursing season draws to a close, there are calls for a more nationwide approach to tackling the illegal sport.
After a debate on Twitter, the former Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett has spent an entire day on a farm in Lincolnshire to find out the truth about what happens there. We’ll hear from her and the farmer who hosted the visit.
it’s all about the weather again! As many farms start to resemble the lake district, Sean looks at the effect it’s having on the farming calendar. Plus – there’s a look ahead to this Sundays Countryside Lincs event at the Lincolnshire Showground.
as the sugar beet campaign has just ended, we’ve the important facts and figures from the Newark Factory. Plus, we meet some award winning Riseholme students.
This week, Prince Charles and Boris Johnson are on the Farming Programme. Charles speaks about his new fund, aimed at helping family farms. The Foreign Secretary will discuss Brexit and the issue of migrant workers on the land.
With many fields under water, what effect is it having on the early drilling season? Plus, we meet the NFU's new chief advisor of combinable crops.
The new action plan trying to tackle the problem of harecoursing. Plus, we look at the increasing use of drones in agriculture and ask whether farmers are getting the most out of them?
with lambing underway how have our farmers been coping with the snow? Plus, highlights from Tuesdays Lincolnshire Farming Conference, where Sean tries his hand at driving a tractor...and only crashes a couple of times!
As the National Farmers Union elects it’s first ever woman President, in its 110 year history, we’ll be hearing from the new President herself, as she outlines her thoughts on the future of agriculture. Plus, with a severe cold snap forecast…we look at whether it could have an effect on the closing weeks of the sugar beet campaign.
Sean is discussing the Mind Your Head campaign - aimed at urging those in agriculture to talk more about depression, rather than feeling alone and isolated.
There's reaction to a Government consultation over the future of live animal exports. Also we've news from Newark's sugar beet factory - both on the current campaign, a hint of what's to come next year...plus work at the factory, planned for the summer. Sean asks just what is the job of an Agricultural Chaplain? He'll be joined by Lincolnshire's chaplain Alan Robson.
We hear what Prince Charles had to say to the recent Norfolk Farming Conference and the NFU responds to a Government review on Broadband and 4G coverage in rural areas.
Hustings were held in Newmarket this week for the top jobs at the National Farmers Union. We hear from one farmer on the list hoping to be elected Deputy President. Plus, we've an update on the beet campaign from the sugar beet factory in Newark.
Sean's talking rubbish on the Farming Programme. He's looking at the huge problem of Fly-Tipping, with Farm Minister George Eustice and a farmer who last week saved one of his cows, founding chewing a plastic beer bottle!
We hear from one police force where seizing dogs has seen a fall in incidents of hare-coursing. But, Sean asks, is it fixing the problem - or simply pushing it elsewhere?
We have reaction to Defra Secretary Michael Gove's speech at this weeks Oxford Farming Conference. What did he have to say and how has it been received by farmers here?
We speak to the farmer who's finally had a response from Defra Secretary Michael Gove over the Government's stance on the use of insecticides on crops. So what does Mr Gove have to say on the issue? Also, we look ahead at what 2018 has in store for those in agriculture.
It's the return of our annual Farming Pantomime - very badly acted, featuring all of the regular contributors to the programme. This year it's Robin of Sparlingwood - or Robin Hood and his band of occasionally merry farmers.
There's glum news for our potatoes farmers, so we try to look to the positive as a new year approached. Plus, we're looking at a firm that's trying to make crops in the fields even stronger!
How much do you know about sugar produced in Britain? We’re taking a mini-quiz as part of the Farming Programme. Plus, we’ve possible money saving advise for those in agriculture, linked to the weather!
Reaction to news that glyphosate has been relicensed for use for another 5 years. There had been fears the key ingredient in the world's biggest selling weed killer could have been banned. Also, we have highlights from Croptech and the main talking points from the CLA's Rural Business Conference.
We're going back to basics with a Boston farm dealer who's bucking the trend when it comes to new technology.
Also, we we're at a Conference in Newark this week, asking if agricultural businesses are ready for Brexit.
And we find out what Club Hectare is all about - and why it's just had a relaunch - with Chris Hewis, it's co-founder from Habrough.
Ahead of next weeks Midlands Machinery Show, Sean visits a machinery dealer to find out how business has been so far this year and where the technology is heading for the future. Also, there’s an update for our sugar beet farmers, as the campaign continues.
We look ahead to a Conference bringing together agricultural businesses from across the sector, to discuss life after Brexit. Also, we hear from the farmer who switched his tractor for the stage and took part in a stand-up comedy challenge!
Sean pays tribute to two farming giants who've announced their retirement. There's an update on the sugar beet campaign from the Newark factory - we've news of a Soil Event at Leadenham this coming week, ...plus the family firm from Alford that's delighted at recent Government advice on dippy eggs!
As Europe falls out over the future of a weed killer used by farmers - and in many gardens - Sean will chat with a couple of the MEP's involved in the row and ask what happens next, as an apparent ban moves ever closer.
An update on the Lincolnshire sugar beet haulier that's gone in to administration - with fresh advice for growers taking beet to Newark's factory. Plus, Leadenham farmer Andrew Ward explains why it's been a frustrating harvest for many in the industry.
News that could be of concern to our sugar beet growers. Also...after claims of weed-killer in our ice-cream, we'll look at the actual evidence and see whether it's really that big a deal....and after the Council agrees to refurbish Louth Livestock Market...what needs to happen now to ensure its long-term viability.
We look ahead to next Sundays Harvest Festival - and explore just what kind of harvest it's been for our farmers. Plus, more from Defra Secretary Michael Gove after his recent visit to Newark's sugar beet factory - pledging support for agriculture once Brexit happens.
This Sunday, we're with Defra Secretary Michael Gove on a visit Newark sugar beet factory, as European sugar beet quotas comes to end. It means for the first time since 1968 the UK can produce and sell as much sugar around the world as it would like - so what does it means for our beet growers? Plus, we've more reaction to news that Louth's Livestock Market looks likely to stay open.
Sean finds out about Young Farmers Week, which ends this weekend. Plus, after last weeks discussion about raw milk vending machines, we examine the current state of our Dairy Industry.
The new way to buy milk direct from the farm - as we meet the owner of Lincolnshire's first raw-milk vending machine which has opened near Caenby Corner. Plus...we're at Newark sugar beet factory on day one of the new campaign.
The results of a study which asked farmers at the Lincolnshire Show and Cereals earlier this year just what are their concerns for the coming decade....plus, why the CLA is fighting to save Louth livestock market from closure and we mark the end of Love Lamb Week.
We're celebrating Love Lamb Week, which started on Friday. Plus we hear of the work of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Also, there's an update from a farmer who appeared on last weeks programme - as he sets a new world record with his peas!
We find out how Sean got on during a record breaking attempt on a combine on the Lincolnshire Wolds.
But was the harvest record broken?
Sean's talking rural crime on the programme this week...as NFU Mutual reports just how much crime is costing farmers in our part of the world. We'll hear from one Lincolnshire farmer who's been the victim of crime 13 times in the last 5 years!
Sean looks at how the weather is affecting this years harvest. Plus, he looks at biocontrol, asking just what is integrated pest management? And farmers have their say on the future of Louth Cattle Market
This week Sean visits one of the UK's largest egg producers and finally tries to answer the question, what DID come first - the chicken or the egg? Plus...news of a pilot scheme for beet farmers from British Sugar and we ask why the Countryside Matters, as Sean hears of a new campaign aimed at promoting our rural communities.
We hear why the Pub Landlord comedian Al Murray has been speaking out about safety on our farms this week, plus Sean takes a sneak peak at some early results from a special poll that's been asking what are the priorities for agriculture for the next few years?
After the NFU launched it's rural crime manifesto, we have a special report looking at the issue of harecoursing and ask what more can be done to tackle the growing problem?
We take a rare peak inside a frozen food factory in Boston- where peas are processed within minutes of being taken out of the field. Plus, we go off-grid with a new zero energy water pump, aimed at saving farmers money.
We hear from the owners of the UK's first ever slaughter-free dairy, as they outline their plans and why they're doing it. Also, concern for the future of Louth Cattle Market as a consultation's launched which could see it close and the research that could see a replacement for pesticides in the next ten years.
Sean meets new Defra Secretary Michael Gove, discussing farm subsidies, Brexit, glyphosate and his vision of agriculture. Plus, we see how the Pea Harvest is getting on....and an update on potatoes as well.
Highlights from the Lincolnshire Show...including why shows such as this are still a success, despite others around the country closing down.
Plus the NFU and the CLA react to the Queens Speech with plans for an Agriculture Bill AND we hear from the man who'll help draw up the bill....the Farming Minister George Eustice.
Highlights from the Cereals Event, plus reaction to Michael Gove's appointment as Defra Secretary. We also look ahead to the Lincolnshire Show.
It's Open Farm Sunday, with farms across our area opening their gates - we'll preview the event and find out more about it's aims.
After UKIP and the Greens last Sunday...this week, the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats discuss their agricultural policies, ahead of Thursdays election.
This week with Ellie Codling we have the first of two pre-election specials, as we hear from the major parties and their policies on agriculture plus a look ahead to Cereals as well as the usual grain and agronomy reports.
Could a proposed change to the use of diesel engines have a crippling effect on agriculture? We hear from the farmer who's standing up for diesel!
Plus, fresh concerns over post-Brexit trade negotiations...and we ask what effect has this weeks wet-weather had on crops?
Despite showers this weekend, there's concern over the relatively dry start to the year - and the effect its having on crops.
Plus, Sean visits the Newark showground for the Nottinghamshire County Show...and asks why so many agricultural shows elsewhere in the country are no longer taking place.
As the main parties prepare to publish their election manifestos, Sean look at what farmers want to see from who-ever will form the next Government.
Plus, the programme discusses the increasing use of drones on our farms...and asks whether they're being used properly?
The Farming Programme visits the National Space Centre in Leicester to hear more about how robotics are shaping the future of agriculture. Plus an update from Newark's sugar beet factory...with an update from British Sugar.
This week....we talk robotics and ask whether robots really are the future for agriculture. Plus, important news on one of farming major concerns at the moment on neonicotinoids.
We're with British flower growers finding out how Brexit might affect the industry....and, as it's Easter, we talk lambing and the novel way of feeding new-born lambs.
It's Ellie Codling with the Farming Programme this week and we're out in the field discussing the issue of cover crops and direct drilling.
As Article 50 is finally triggered we ask what could happen to agriculture if farm subsidies are cut.
As the Prime Minister finally triggers Article 50, we look at the financial risks, and opportunities, of leaving the EU.
The Prime Minister backs British Farming...but what are the risks and legal implications on agriculture when we leave the EU? We'll hear from one expert who says it could take 10 years before a proper British Agricultural Policy is in place.
We hear from the new chairman of NFU Sugar...in the week a supermarket giant reveals it's changing suppliers...and no longer using products made with British Sugar. Also..we'll be at the Newark beet factory, as one campaign ends...and the next one gets underway, plus water water everywhere....we're talking water management on the land.
We have highlights from the Lincolnshire Farming Conference, held at the Lincolnshire Showground this week...including life after-Brexit, and what that might look like for agriculture.
We look BACK at the NFU Conference held in Birmingham this week ... we look FORWARD to the Lincolnshire Farming Conference - being held at the showground on Tuesday.
..and questions are raised over Defra's handling of avian flu.
As the beet campaign draws to a close we get the latest from British Sugar. Also, we chat with the NFU's Chief Arable Adviser...fighting for a fair deal for British farmers.
The latest on avian flu as Defra proposes to introduce what's known as higher risk zones for some poultry producers. We'll hear from one farmers near Horncastle who's half in/half out of the zone!
Also...we meet an agricultural company at Flixborough that's beating Brexit and expanding.
Advice on sulphar levels on oil seed rape...amid fears some farmers are using TOO MUCH! Plus, an update on sugar beet, with just 3 weeks to go of this years campaign...and we've news of this years Big Farmland Bird count
Why the weather and fears over pest control are causing concerns for farmers growing oilseed rape. Plus, is it time to rethink our eating habits as a shortage of certain vegetables on supermarket shelves, deepens?
Highlights from Lamma. Plus, after Theresa May unveils her Brexit plan, are we any closer to knowing what it means for agriculture?
We're looking at ways of getting the most out of soil on the land....protecting it for future generations, while making it more profitable for those in farming today.
Plus...a look ahead to next weeks Lamma Show, at the East of England Showground.
A debate at the Oxford Union found in favour of the motion that the FAMILY is the biggest threat to the future of Family Farms! With that in mind, Sean looks at how big an issue it really is and has advice that could stop families - and their farms - from tearing themselves apart!
Also, an update on the sugar beet campaign and bird flu!
This week is a Boxing Day edition of the Farming Programme and it's the annual Farming Pantomime, featuring all the regulars from the programme - acting (quite badly!) as Sean presents Snow White and the Seven Brexiteers.(It even includes the return of Sally Elkington)
Concerns over the future of landworkers once Brexit becomes a reality...Plus, Sean hears from two organisations offering help for those in agriculture who may struggling this Christmas.
We report from the annual agronomists conference, and the triple theme for farming for the coming new year. Plus, we meet the potential new farm managers who are currently being put through their paces!
We report from the big Croptec event - held this week - focussing on crop protection, plus the new technology helping our arable farmers. Plus, an update on the sugar beet campaign, with some good news for our beet farmers.
Highlights from the Midlands Machinery Show at Newark....as we look at new technology for 2017...and the hope of attracting new blood into agriculture. Plus, we'll hear reaction to what the Chancellor had to say in his Autumn Statement.
The warning to farmers over possible Bovine TB and Bird Flu in Europe - what happens if there's an outbreak of either them, here?
More discussion on Brexit plus what a President-elect Trump means for agriculture here. Plus, we ask how are our Young Farmers feeling at the moment - we look at a recent survey of members, presented this week to the Farming Minister George Eustice.
Highlights from the East of England Farming Conference, where Brexit was the big talking point once again. Plus...a new idea...FLY FARMING...and how it could help tackle food waste!
We ask just what IS the law for farmers, if a dog is worrying their livestock...Also...fears Lincolnshire could soon lose it's agricultural chaplain - could other areas soon follow suit to save money?..and as more in agricultural starts to look at the use of drones to help with farming...we meet the brains behind a new academy, aimed at ensuring you stay legal!