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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 7th January 2024

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.

Jan 07, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Farming Programme 31st December 2023

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!

Dec 31, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Farming Programme 24th December 2023

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!

Dec 24, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Farming Programme 17th December 2023

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.

Dec 17, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Farming Programme 10th December 2023

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.

Dec 10, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Farming Programme 3rd December 2023

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.

Dec 03, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Farming Programme 26th November 2023

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.

Nov 26, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Farming Programme 19th November 2023

British Sugar reply to their critics. Rural tourism - a diversification opportunity? Christmas turkeys, agronomy, the markets, weather and the week's farming news.

Nov 19, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Farming Programme 12th November 2023

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.

Nov 12, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Farming Programme 5th November 2023

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.

Nov 05, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Farming Programme 29th October 2023

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?

Oct 29, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Farming Programme 22nd October 2023

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.

Oct 22, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Farming Programme 15th October 2023

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.

Oct 15, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Farming Programme 8th October 2023

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!

Oct 08, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Farming Programme 1st October 2023

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.

Oct 01, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Farming Programme 24th September 2023

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.

Sep 24, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Farming Programme 17th September 2023

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.

Sep 17, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Farming Programme 10th September 2023

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.

Sep 10, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Farming Programme 3rd September 2023

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.

Sep 03, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Farming Programme 27th August 2023

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.

Aug 27, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Farming Programme 20th August 2023

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'.

Aug 20, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Farming Programme 13th August 2023

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.

Aug 13, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Farming Programme 6th August 2023

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.

Aug 06, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Farming Programme 30th July 2023

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.

Jul 30, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Farming Programme 23rd July 2023

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.

Jul 23, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 16th July

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

Jul 16, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 9th July

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.

Jul 09, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 2nd July

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

Jul 02, 202325 minEp. 36

Farming Programme 25th June 2023

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?

Jun 25, 202327 minEp. 35

Farming Programme 18th June 2023

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.

Jun 18, 202326 minEp. 34
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