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The Farming Programme

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All the latest from the world of agricultural with news, views, and regular market and agronomy updates with Steve Orchard.
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Episodes

Farming Programme - 31st January 2021

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.

Jan 31, 202125 min

Farming Programme - 24th January 2021

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.

Jan 24, 202126 min

Farming Programme - 17th January 2021

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.

Jan 17, 202125 min

Farming Programme - 10th January 2021

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.

Jan 10, 202126 min

Farming Programme - 3rd January 2021

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.

Jan 03, 202125 min

Farming Programme - 27th December 2020

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.

Dec 27, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 20th December 2020

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!

Dec 20, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 13th December 2020

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.

Dec 13, 202025 min

Farming Programme - 6th December 2020

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.

Dec 06, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 29th November 2020

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?

Nov 29, 202025 min

Farming Programme - 22nd November 2020

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!

Nov 22, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 15th November 2020

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!

Nov 15, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 8th November 2020

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.

Nov 08, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 1st November 2020

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?

Nov 01, 202027 min

Farming Programme - 25th October 2020

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.

Oct 25, 202025 min

Farming Programme - 18th October 2020

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.

Oct 18, 202027 min

Farming Programme - 11th October 2020

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.

Oct 11, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 4th October 2020

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.

Oct 04, 202026 min

Farming Programme - 20th September 2020

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.

Sep 20, 202025 min

Farming Programme - 13th September 2020

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.

Sep 13, 202024 min

Farming Programme - 6th September 2020

Ellie Codling looks after the programme this week. There's talk of this year's harvest & the future of the National Ploughing Championships.

Sep 06, 202024 min

Farming Programme - 30th August 2020

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.

Aug 30, 202029 min

Farming Programme - 16th August 2020

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?

Aug 16, 202030 min

Farming Programme - 9th August 2020

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.

Aug 09, 202032 min

Farming Programme - 2nd August 2020

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.

Aug 02, 202027 min

Farming Programme -26th July 2020

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.

Jul 26, 202032 min

Farming Programme - 12th July 2020

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.

Jul 12, 202028 min
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