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?
