Farming Programme - 18th March 2018
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.
Mar 18, 2018•26 min
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Farming Programme - 11th March 2018
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?
Mar 11, 2018•26 min
Farming Programme - 4th March 2018
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!
Mar 04, 2018•26 min
Farming Programme - 25th February 2018
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.
Feb 25, 2018•31 min
Farming Programme - 18th February 2018
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.
Feb 18, 2018•27 min
Farming Programme - 11th February 2018
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.
Feb 11, 2018•28 min
Farming Programme - 4th February 2018
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.
Feb 04, 2018•27 min
Farming Programme - 28th January 2018
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.
Jan 28, 2018•26 min
Farming Programme - 21st January 2018
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!
Jan 21, 2018•32 min
Farming Programme - 14th January 2018
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?
Jan 14, 2018•28 min
Farming Programme - 7th January 2018
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?
Jan 07, 2018•25 min
Farming Programme - 31st December 2017
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.
Dec 31, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 24th December 2017
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.
Dec 24, 2017•18 min
Farming Programme - 17th December 2017
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!
Dec 17, 2017•27 min
Farming Programme - 10th December 2017
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!
Dec 10, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 3rd December 2017
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.
Dec 03, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 26th November 2017
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.
Nov 26, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 19th November 2017
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.
Nov 19, 2017•29 min
Farming Programme - 12th November 2017
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!
Nov 12, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 5th November 2017
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!
Nov 05, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 29th October 2017
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.
Oct 29, 2017•26 min
Farming Programme - 22nd October 2017
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.
Oct 22, 2017•28 min
Farming Programme - 15th October 2017
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.
Oct 15, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 8th October 2017
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.
Oct 08, 2017•28 min
Farming Programme - 1st October 2017
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.
Oct 01, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 24th September 2017
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.
Sep 24, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 17th September 2017
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.
Sep 17, 2017•25 min
Farming Programme - 10th September 2017
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.
Sep 10, 2017•26 min
Farming Programme - 3rd September 2017
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!
Sep 03, 2017•28 min
Farming Programme - 27th August 2017
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?
Aug 27, 2017•25 min
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