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.
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.
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.
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.
Crop and market reports plus timely agronomy advice.
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.
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.
