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English, News magazine, 1 season, 376 episodes, 4 hours, 6 minutes
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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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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
7/2/202325 minutes, 26 seconds
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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?
6/25/202326 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
6/18/202326 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme 11th June 2023

News on the rural economy - but is it good news? Details of a new farm safety campaign for ATVs and a new collaboration to help farmers prove their sustainability credentials. Plus important agronomy advice, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
6/11/202325 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme 4th June 2023

We look ahead to this year's Cereals, Lincolnshire Wolds Tractor Run, Len's Light and Open Farm Sunday. Plus important agronomy advice, market reports and prices and the week's weather.
6/4/202326 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme 28th May 2023

A smart cow, a TV star's agricultural university bursary, dogs and livestock all on this week's podcast. Plus important agronomy advice, the grain and livestock markets and prices and the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture every Sunday from 7am.
5/28/202326 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme 21st May 2023

Exciting new tech for potato growers; two agricultural charities are coming together; and a Lincolnshire rural charity launches a new initiative. We've important agronomy advice, the grain and livestock markets and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
5/21/202326 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme 14th May 2023

How do you know when to spray? We have a smart solution. Britain's Fittest Farmer comes to Lincolnshire and Open Farm Sunday draws closer. Plus important agronomy advice, crop reports, the markets and weather for the week to come.
5/14/202326 minutes, 42 seconds
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Farming Programme 7th May 2023

Just how bad is poverty in the rural economy? How are the crops, livestock and grain markets doing? We've important agronomy advice and the lighter side too - Young Farmers and a charity vintage tractor run.
5/7/202326 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme 30th April 2023

We've been to a vertical farm this week - what's that all about? We look ahead to the Nottinghamshire County Show. Plus important agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.
4/30/202330 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme 23rd April 2023

'Flockdown' restrictions are lifted, contractor prices go up, but not as much as inflation, a new farming award in the name of one of the biggest contributors of a generation to farming and the environment. Plus timely agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead.
4/23/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farming Programme 16th April 2023

Pigs - we ask, 'does Defra's commitment to reform the supply chain deliver?' We've crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices. Timely agronomy advice and a look ahead to the Great British Beef Week.
4/16/202326 minutes, 27 seconds
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Farming Programme 9th April 2023

How can we build water resilience and protect the future? As the summer slowly approaches what's being done to tackle the wildfires, that were so devastating last year? Plus agronomy advice, the livestock and grain markets and prices, the weather for the week to come and a special Easter Message!
4/9/202326 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme 2nd April 2023

Is our water as bad as is often reported? What's being done to improve it and how can farmers help? There's something exciting for kids coming up at Lincolnshire Showground. Plus important agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
4/2/202326 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 26th March 2023

Sheep and sugar, pick-ups to Ukraine, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. The week in agriculture!
3/26/202328 minutes, 30 seconds
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Farming Programme 19th March 2023

Nature-based solutions: what are they and what opportunities exist? We'll soon say farewell to one of the NFU's longest-serving advisers, we chat with Simon Fisher about his long and much-respected career. Plus there's agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture!
3/19/202330 minutes, 8 seconds
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Farming Programme 12th March 2023

Diversifying, transitioning, soil health, cover crops, shire horses, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come. - all on this week's podcast!
3/12/202326 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme 5th March 2023

Defra grant money, Young Farmers, Tractors into Schools, a worrying scam against farmers, sugar beet derogation all on this week's podcast. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
3/5/202326 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme 26th February 2023

New tech and new ideas from the Low Carbon Ag Show, the NFU Conference and a big government funding announcement, learning workshops, virtual farm visits, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come. All on this week's podcast.
2/26/202326 minutes, 11 seconds
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Farming Programme 19th February 2023

We've words of wisdom from the speakers at the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference. Plus tractors in school playgrounds, farmers helping Ukraine, agronomy advice, market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
2/19/202331 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme 12th February 2023

Good news for livestock farmers; it's Mind Your Head Week and it won't be long until Open Farm Sunday. A new social group has been formed, run by and for women in agriculture. And our weekly crop, weather and market reports and prices.
2/12/202331 minutes, 48 seconds
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Farming Programme 5th February 2023

Another busy week for farming events, we get a taste of what's on offer at Stoneleigh this week, the latest fly-tipping stats are out, how do they look? And we've some more meat on the bones of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and prices and the weather for the week to come.
2/5/202326 minutes, 34 seconds
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Farming Programme 29th January 2023

One of the major farming conferences is making a welcome return to the Lincolnshire Showground in a few days. What's in store? We hear about an alternative source of fertiliser and a new farming advice service. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and price and the weather for the week to come.
1/29/202325 minutes, 37 seconds
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Farming Programme 22nd January 2023

We hear about more shiny new stuff launched at LAMMA, Lincolnshire kids learn about the importance of breakfast, an update on last year's direct drilling trial and the return of Sean Sparling with agronomy advice and frost news for sugar beet growers. Plus the market prices and weather for the week to come.
1/22/202325 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme 15th January 2023

Reports from LAMMA, some good news on Stewardship and SFI payments and we meet a Lincolnshire tech start-up helping with crop forecasting. Plus market reports and the weather for the week to come.
1/15/202325 minutes, 59 seconds
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Farming Programme 8th Jan 2023

We welcome special guest Minette Batters, President of the NFU. We'll preview LAMMA and look at some new grain-drying tech. Plus the weekly grain and livestock market reports.
1/8/202325 minutes, 53 seconds
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Farming Programme 1st Jan 2023

How was 2022 in agriculture? How did the markets do? How is the sugar beet campaign progressing? Will it be a happy New Year? - It will be from all of us at the Farming Programme!
1/1/202326 minutes, 12 seconds
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Farming Programme 18th December 2022

The final podcast of the year! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours from all of us at The Farming Programme. We visit a community farm, look at a charity cookbook for busy people and get some important agronomy advice and review the markets.
12/18/202226 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme 11th December 2022

We look at what's claimed to be the world's first seeding AND weeding autonomous robot. The CLA are unhappy with progress towards the introduction of ELMs - why? Plus details of grant funding available to farmers. And, of course, our weekly crop and market reports and some timely and important agronomy advice.
12/11/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Farming Programme 4th December 2022

Lots of new tech from CropTec reviewed. Is the new hare coursing legislation working? We've been to Fatstock and we'll review the livestock and grain markets. Plus important agronomy advice and the weather for the coming week.
12/4/202226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme 27th November 2022

Profit vs sustainability - conflicting or complementary? The view of a Lincolnshire farmer and the NFU. We catch up with the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and Virgin Money takes a look at the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Plus, agronomy advice, crop and market reports and will the rain continue for another week?
11/27/202227 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme 20th November 2022

We hear what's new at the Midlands Machinery Show, get timely agronomy advice and market reports, talk flooding, meet a farming lifetime achievement award winner and find out about the new Lincolnshire 'Ag Zone'.
11/20/202234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 13th November 2022

Can a farm business really be both profitable and sustainable? What's in store at this week's Midlands Machinery Show at Newark Showground? The answers, plus crop and market reports, agronomy advice and we meet yet another Lincolnshire farming award winner.
11/13/202226 minutes, 48 seconds
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Lincs FM Farming Programme Sun 6th Nov

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.
11/6/202225 minutes, 14 seconds
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Lincs FM Farming Programme Sun 30th October

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.
10/30/202226 minutes, 56 seconds
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Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 23rd Oct

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.
10/23/202224 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme 16th October 2022

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.
10/16/202226 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme 9th October 2022

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.
10/9/202225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Farming Programme 2nd October 2022

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.
10/2/202226 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme 25th September 2022

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.
9/25/202226 minutes, 11 seconds
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Farming Programme 18th September 2022

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.
9/18/202226 minutes, 5 seconds
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Farming Programme 11th September 2022

Crop and market reports plus timely agronomy advice.
9/11/202217 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme 4th September 2022

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.
9/4/202226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme 28th August 2022

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.
8/28/202229 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 21st August 2022

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.
8/21/202226 minutes
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Farming Programme 14th August 2022

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.
8/14/202229 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farming Programme 7th August 2022

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.
8/7/202226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Farming Programme 31st July 2022

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.
7/31/202226 minutes, 27 seconds
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Farming Programme 24th July 2022

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.
7/24/202227 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme 17th July 2022

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.
7/17/202226 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme 10th July 2022

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.
7/10/202225 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 3rd July 2022

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.
7/3/202226 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme 26th June 2022

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.
6/26/202226 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme 19th June 2022

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.
6/18/202226 minutes, 16 seconds
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Farming Programme 12th June 2022

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.
6/12/202226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme 5th June 2022

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.
6/5/202225 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 15th May 2022

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.
5/15/202224 minutes, 53 seconds
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Farming Programme 8th May 2022

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.
5/8/202226 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme 1st May 2022

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.
5/1/202225 minutes, 51 seconds
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Farming Programme 24th April 2022

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.
4/24/202226 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme 17th April 2022

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!
4/17/202225 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme 10th April 2022

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.
4/10/202225 minutes, 42 seconds
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Farming Programme 3rd April 2022

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.
4/3/202225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme 27th March 2022

We look at a new mowing system designed to protect bugs, insects and small creatures as well as helping wildflowers to bloom again at the roadside. We'll hear about some upcoming events benefitting local and farming charities that you and I can support. Plus timely advice from our crop doctor, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
3/27/202225 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme 20th March 2022

What to do with those old household batteries - turn them into fertiliser! We'll hear about electric quad bikes, automating lettuces and breeding flies for feed. Plus agronomy, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
3/20/202225 minutes, 30 seconds
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Farming Programme 13th March 2022

Will the new red diesel rules affect you? We've a critical food safety message, plus agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week. How many of us fully understand the transition from BPS to ELMS? We've have help in the form of a CLA roadshow. And we'll hear all about a school farm garden near Boston.
3/13/202225 minutes, 45 seconds
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Farming Programme 6th March 2022

What effect could the extra salt as a result of rising sea levels have on our soil and crops? Why were so many tractors in school playgrounds and so many people at Newark Showground last week? The answers, plus agronomy, market reports and the week's farming weather on the Farming Programme.
3/6/202225 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme 27th February 2022

A bit of an educational theme this week as we hear about a food, farming and environment schools challenge, an agricultural apprentice open event and we'll learn what we can expect from Cereals as it returns to Duxford this summer. Plus livestock and grain market reports and why am I going back on a diet?!
2/27/202225 minutes, 56 seconds
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Farming Programme 20th February 2022

If you're an AHDB levy payer, or a farmer thinking of retirement, or any other kind of farmer, it's important you listen to this week's Farming Programme. Plus agronomy advice, concerns over glyphosate supply, market reports, farming news and weather.
2/20/202225 minutes, 15 seconds
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Farming Programme 13th February 2022

A report from the pig sector crisis meeting with Defra, the launch of a very important campaign to promote better mental health in agriculture and part two of our visit to a vertical farm growing millions of basil plants, all year round. Plus timely agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
2/13/202226 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme 6th February 2022

If you eat basil, there's a good chance it was grown in an old industrial unit in Scunthorpe - Steve pays a visit to a vertical farm. The Big Farmland Bird Count returns for its 9th year. Plus agronomy, market reports, farming news and weather.
2/6/202225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme 30th January 2022

We look ahead to Tractors into Schools, consider a serious potato problem and look at the support available to the farming and country community in these stressful times. Plus agronomy, the livestock and grain market reports and the week's farming weather.
1/30/202225 minutes, 55 seconds
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Farming Programme 23rd June 2022

Is including livestock in the arable rotation a possible solution to black grass? We look forward to Open Farm Sunday, which launches this week and Sean Sparling is back with agronomy and a report from the AICC conference. Plus livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.
1/23/202225 minutes, 56 seconds
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Farming Programme 16th January 2022

We debate the Landscape Recovery Scheme this week and look ahead to the tasty delights of Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Plus, agronomy, livestock and grain market reports and the week’s farming news.
1/16/202224 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farming Programme 9th January 2022

New farming incentives to talk about, some good news if you've been a victim of hare coursing, a new weekly review of the livestock market, grain prices and the weather for the week ahead.
1/9/202226 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme 2nd January 2022

Continuing our review of 2021 and preview of 2022. Focusing on the pig and poultry sectors, farm safety, agronomy and the practical and mental health support available to the country community as we move into the new year.
1/2/202225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme 26th December 2021

We look back at a challenging 2021 and consider what we can expect as we move into the new year. We'll hear from local farmers and industry leaders.
12/26/202125 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme 19th December 2021

How much of a threat to the dairy industry is cryptosporidium? It is getting more prevalent. We'll talk potatoes, agronomy, the markets and take a look at one of the Lincolnshire Christmas highlights - the Louth Christmas Charity Tractor Run.
12/19/202126 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme 12th December 2021

Hear our trip to see Louth Livestock Market in action, another yield success for a Lincolnshire farmer - hear how he did it, and the latest fly-tipping stats have been released and don't make good reading for Lincolnshire. Plus agronomy advice and a review of the grain markets.
12/12/202125 minutes, 45 seconds
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Farming Programme 5th December 2021

A Lincolnshire farmer has won an award for the best oilseed rape yield in the country, we'll find out how he did it. We talk (Christmas) turkey and ask the question 'who's your Julie?'. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and a look at the weather for the week to come.
12/5/202126 minutes
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Farming Programme 28th November 2021

There's some good news from Defra, especially if you are am agricultural contractor. It's not been all plain sailing for the start of the sugar beet campaign at Newark - an update from British Sugar and a Lincolnshire grower. Plus hear about the tie-up between fast food giant McDonalds and one of the country's major agricultural educators. Plus agronomy and a review of the markets.
11/28/202125 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme 21st November 2021

Good news about rural crime in Lincolnshire, a new campaign launches to support and promote British farming. And if you use, or are, an agricultural contractor, you need to listen! Plus agronomy, the grain markets and the week's farming news and weather.
11/21/202125 minutes, 56 seconds
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Farming Programme 14th November 2021

Reporting from the Midlands Machinery Show in Newark and hearing of another innovation from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week ahead.
11/14/202125 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme 7th November 2021

Ellie Codling looks at the many challenges facing the horticulture sector and has a chat with the Young Farmers. Plus agronomy, the grain markets and the week's farming news.
11/7/202126 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme 31st October 2021

An environmental and climate change theme this week, chatting with the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) about how farmers can tackle climate change and AgriEpiCentre on how agri-tech can help reduce emissions. Plus the week's farming news and weather.
10/31/202123 minutes, 51 seconds
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Farming Programme 24th October 2021

It's black grass time again! We have advice on that and herbicides from agronomist Sean Sparling. We take a look at the new sugar beet campaign, one month in and hear about a business seminar hoping to help in these changing times. And I hope to see you at the harvest festival at Lincoln Cathedral!
10/24/202125 minutes, 39 seconds
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Farming Programme 17th October 2021

Some good news, at last, for the pig sector. The story of a young couple who have entered agriculture via an unconventional round, and don't even have a farm. Plus a review of the markets and the week's detailed weather forecast.
10/17/202126 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme 10th October 2021

Pig farmers face the heartbreaking and possibly financially ruinous decision to cull healthy, viable pigs. A farmer has come up with a simple way of notifying farmers if something happens to their livestock. Plus agronomy, the grain markets, the week's farming news and weather forecast.
10/10/202125 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme 3rd October 2021

Gene editing rules are to be relaxed - what does this mean, is it a good thing or are we tampering with nature? Sugar beet growers are being offered a new deal, all the details are here. Plus the week's farming news and weather, agronomy advice and a review of the markets.
10/3/202125 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme 26th September 2021

The shortage of CO2 goes far beyond the possibility of no turkey on the Christmas dinner table, why and what are the ramifications of insufficient nitrogen fertiliser? We'll hear of one Lincolnshire cabbage grower's ambitious plans. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
9/26/202125 minutes, 39 seconds
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Farming Programme 19th September 2021

It's the start of the new sugar beet campaign this week, we speak to British Sugar and a beet grower. We hear about a possible alternative crop for difficult land, plus a potato update, agronomy, the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week to come.
9/19/202126 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme 12th September 2021

Problems with pigs, enhancements to the agricultural chaplaincy service and a trip to one of the principal agricultural colleges in the area. Plus agronomy, the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week to come.
9/12/202125 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farming Programme 5th September 2021

Climate change - what can agriculture do to help? ELMS transition business advice and a Lincolnshire business on keeping local and connecting with the customers. Plus a harvest review, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week to come.
9/5/202125 minutes, 38 seconds
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Farming Programme 29th August 2021

We'll talk about the aftereffects of a crop on the water, hear about a flood prevention project for parts of Lincolnshire, and look forward to Love Lamb Week. Plus the markets, the weather for the week ahead and Sean Sparling is back with a harvest update.
8/29/202126 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme 22nd August 2021

Steve's visited an organic dairy farm and a Lincolnshire farm growing alternative crops. Hear all about it. There's part two of our chat with LEAF Chief Exec Caroline Drummond and details of the council that's funding trees for farmers. Plus the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
8/22/202131 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme 15th August 2021

If you're planning on spreading organic manure on the fields this autumn - don't! Until you have listened to this week's programme. We know about Open Farm Sunday, but what do we know about organiser, LEAF? Plus what to do if your fleeces are worth next to nothing? Plus we review the grain markets and the week's farming news.
8/15/202126 minutes, 5 seconds
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Farming Programme 8th August 2021

Sean Sparling's on the soapbox talking food and the environment - a must listen! How do you teach non-country kids about the country? The CLA can help. Plus an update on potatoes, the harvest, the markets and the weather.
8/8/202124 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme 1st August 2021

Hear about a new(?) technique for hay baling, how's the harvest going and the Future Farm Resilience Programme in Lincolnshire. Plus, news, agronomy advice, a review of the grain markets and the farming weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture.
8/1/202124 minutes, 55 seconds
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Farming Programme 25th July 2021

Is the Dimbleby Food Strategy report all 'meat bad, plant good'? Farm 24 is just 2 weeks away. The world's biggest combine has been on show. Plus agronomy advice, the grain markets reviewed and the farming weather for the week ahead.
7/25/202125 minutes, 1 second
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Farming Programme 18th July 2021

Why is the agriculture sector's safety record so bad? Ahead of Farm Safety Week we'll hear from a quad bike manufacturer and the Farm Safety Foundation. We'll look forward to the return of the UK's largest village show and get some timely agronomy advice, review the grain markets and see what the weather has in store for the week ahead.
7/18/202125 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme 11th July 2021

Focusing on agri-tech this week: drones, big and small, robots and cows with smart collars! With bonus material on the drone development work at Harper Adams University and the Dynamic Dunescapes project at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Nature Reserve. Plus, of course, agronomy, a grain market review and the farming weather for the week ahead.
7/11/202130 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme 4th July 2021

The week in agriculture. There's good news for agriculture students at Riseholme College and a new head of charity at the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, we'll talk to both. Steve catches up with some exhibitors and speakers at Groundswell and Cereals. And there's agronomy advice and a review of the grain markets.
7/4/202130 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme 27th June2021

We're at conservation and regeneration agriculture show Groundswell this week. Plus all the week's farming news and poaching, potatoes, bees, agronomy, the grain markets and the weather for the week ahead.
6/27/202125 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme 20th June 2021

Cereals is just a few days away, having missed it last year, what's in store at Boothby Graffoe at the end of the month? We'll discuss the UK/Australia trade deal and have some advice for visitors to next week's Open Farm Sunday. Plus the week's farming news, agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
6/20/202125 minutes, 56 seconds
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Farming Programme 13th June 2021

With a look at Riseholme College's plans for the new academic year, an update from the Young Farmers and the CLA's new Water Strategy. Plus farming news, agronomy, the market report and the weather for the week ahead.
6/13/202126 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme 6th June 2021

This week we lift the lid on some new technology that can spot disease and weeds in crops before you and I can, plus proposed legislation that could pose major problems for pig producers. Plus agronomy, a review of the markets and a look at the farming weather for the week ahead.
6/6/202125 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme 30th May 2021

Part 2 of our chat with Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones about rural crime, an update on Open Farm Sunday and on the proposed lump sum retirement scheme. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the farming weather forecast for the week to come.
5/30/202125 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme 23rd May 2021

What are the Police and Crime Commissioner's plans for tackling rural crime? Newly re-elected PCC for Lincolnshire Marc Jones, joins us. And we'll discuss robotic milking with Simon Redfearn from equipment manufacturer Fullwood Packo. Plus agronomy, the markets, the weather and this week's farming news.
5/23/202129 minutes, 32 seconds
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Farming Programme 16th May 2021

Showcasing the best of new UK agri-tech, we've details of Agri-Epi's inaugural Innovation week and find out about help with those CPD points from Farmers Weekly. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the farming weather for the week ahead.
5/16/202124 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme 9th May 2021

A nutrition-promoting cow and details of a new scheme to promote the work of farmers on this week's programme. Plus agronomy advice, a market review and the week's farming weather forecast.
5/9/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme 2nd May 2021

What are the Police and Crime Commissioners candidates going to do about rural crime? What are WE going to do about safety on the farm? Plus agronomy, the markets and the farming weather for the week ahead.
5/2/202125 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme 25th April 2021

Advice if you're thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday. Hear about Great British Beef Week. Plus agronomy, the markets and a look at the weather for the week ahead.
4/25/202125 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme 18th April 2021

The birds and the bees on the programme this week. Plus a lambing update, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
4/18/202125 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme 11th April 2021

Lameness in dairy cattle - an expensive problem, how to spot it and how to solve it? Plus details of a new wellbeing service for the Lincolnshire rural community. And agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
4/11/202125 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farming Programme 4th April 2021

Easter visitors, sheep export problems, agronomy, the markets, the weather and a special Easter message from our Agricultural Chaplain.
4/4/202124 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme 28th March 2021

A new online platform designed to give beef farmers a guaranteed return in advance. Summer labour and farming apprenticeships. Plus the markets reviewed and the weather forecasted. The week in agriculture.
3/28/202125 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme 21st March 2021

The end of another beet campaign reviewed and the start of a new magazine aimed at budding young farmers and children interested in the countryside. Plus agronomy, the markets and the week's farming news.
3/21/202126 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th March 2021

We'll talk about Open Farm Sunday, complete last week's look at the NFU's 'Levelling Up Rural Britain' document and hear from a Lincolnshire green veg grower, benefitting, it seems, from lockdown 3. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
3/14/202126 minutes
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Farming Programme 7th March 2021

We take a look at the NFU's proposal for 'Levelling Up Rural Britain' talk ELMS and celebrate a Lincolnshire farm's 'World's Best' success at the Great Taste Awards. Plus farming news, agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
3/7/202126 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th February 2021

Problems with seed potato exports. Is the dairy market really booming? An idea from the CLA and NFU to help reduce rural crime and a look back at last week's NFU Conference with President Minette Batters.
2/28/202129 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st February 2021

Some news for you if you’re in horticulture. And, if you’re a tenant farmer thinking of retirement, should you take the Basic Payments Scheme lump sum? Details of British Sugar's new 'Beet Package Plus'. Plus news of an interesting job vacancy at an organisation whose services are in ever greater demand at the moment. With agronomy and the markets, it's the week in agriculture.
2/21/202126 minutes, 26 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th February 2021

A word of warning about parts for farm equipment post-Brexit, we'll hear about something new planned by Ladies in Pigs and about a Lincolnshire reservoir going for Local Wildlife status. Plus it's Yellow Wellies' Mind Your Head Week, this week. With agronomy, the markets and the farming weather, it's the week in agriculture.
2/14/202125 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme - 7th February 2021

Integrated water management, problems with pigs and an update on the sugar beet campaign as it nears its end. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
2/7/202125 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.
1/31/202125 minutes, 20 seconds
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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.
1/24/202126 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
1/17/202125 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.
1/10/202125 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.
1/3/202124 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.
12/27/202025 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
12/20/202026 minutes, 12 seconds
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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.
12/13/202024 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.
12/6/202025 minutes, 53 seconds
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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?
11/29/202024 minutes, 42 seconds
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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!
11/22/202026 minutes, 27 seconds
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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!
11/15/202026 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
11/8/202025 minutes, 48 seconds
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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?
11/1/202026 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
10/25/202025 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
10/18/202027 minutes
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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.
10/11/202025 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.
10/4/202026 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme - 27th September 2020

Taking a look at some fascinating new agri-tech, a look at the markets and some sound agronomy advice.
9/27/202026 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.
9/20/202025 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
9/13/202024 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
9/6/202023 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.
8/30/202029 minutes, 3 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd August 2020

Crime, cows and a conversation about conservation on the menu this week. Plus of course a market update from Openfield.
8/23/202025 minutes, 44 seconds
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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?
8/16/202029 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
8/9/202031 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
8/2/202026 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
7/26/202032 minutes
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Farming Programme - 19th July 2020

We'll talk bees, peas and farm safety Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
7/19/202028 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
7/12/202027 minutes, 33 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th July 2020

Steve visits a virtual farm​, shining the spotlight on rural carbon. We'll take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.
7/5/202028 minutes, 45 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th June 2020

It's English Wine Week, find out all about it with Bill Hobson from the multi-award winning Somerby Vineyards. We'll consider AI (artificial intelligence), are we ready for robots and are they up to the job yet? Plus, of course, a look at the markets and some timely agronomy advice.
6/28/202031 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st June 2020

What’s it like being a 'monitor farm' on the AHDB's Farm Excellence Programme. Should all children be taught the Countryside Code? Harecoursing incidents topped 1,000 in the last 6 months. Is that good or bad? Chief Inspector Phil Vickers also joins us with an update.
6/21/202032 minutes, 13 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th June 2020

Looking ahead to '24 Hours in Farming', run by the Farmers Guardian and Morrisons. Plus updates on potatoes and the NFU food standards petition. And, of course, timely agronomy advice and a market update.
6/14/202031 minutes, 27 seconds
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Farming Programme - 7th June 2020

We'll discuss the changes to the Red Tractor scheme, look ahead to Cereals Online which takes place this week. We'll also speak to a dairy farmer from near Melton Mowbray about the state of the sector and a new Dairy Hardship Scheme.
6/7/202033 minutes, 56 seconds
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Farming Programme - 31st May 2020

The Lincolnshire Show 2020 IS going ahead (online!) - how will it work and what can we expect to see and enjoy? And Steve has details of an upcoming 'alternative' crops webinar as well as important agronomy advice and a look at the markets.
5/31/202027 minutes, 33 seconds
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Farming Programme - 24th May 2020

Steve has some important agronomy advice, an update from the markets and the sugar beet fields. Also where are we with summer-worker recruitment? Is there still a shortage? And we’ll end with an agricultural poem, that’s raising money for a very good cause!
5/24/202029 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme - 17th May 2020

We talk money, how has agriculture coped with covid, what help might be available if the bank balance is under pressure. And we find out about a campaign to save a long-established breed of (Lincolnshire) sheep that's in danger of disappearing. Plus the market report, agronomy and a report direct from the farm
5/17/202032 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme - 10th May 2020

Is vertical farming a threat or an opportunity? How did last weekend’s online agricultural show go, how much did it raise for farming charities? Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
5/10/202031 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme - 3rd May 2020

There's good news about the Basic Payments Scheme, we’ll find out about the plan to prevent last year’s devastating floods around Spilsby and Wainfleet from happening again. How are you coping with home schooling? We have some exciting 'armchair agriculture' learning activities on offer from the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
5/3/202029 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th April 2020

How are young farmers coping without The Young Farmers? Well, there’s plenty going on at Lincolnshire Young Farmers Club as we hear. We’ll also find out 'where we're at' - an update direct from the farm with Andrew Ward. Plus the latest farming news, a potato update, agronomy and the markets.
4/26/202036 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th April 2020

We return to a problem that won't go away and seems to be getting worse - what can be done about the scourge of the countryside: fly-tipping? We'll also have an update on the sugar beet campaign as well as the markets and agronomy advice.
4/19/202031 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th April 2020

We've gone from a shortage on the shelves to a surplus at the dairy. What can be done to help farmers who are facing the distressing task of pouring good milk down the drain? And we'll hear how onefarmer is coping, and adapting to the current situation.
4/12/202031 minutes, 37 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th April 2020

How is the agricultural community going to cope with the inevitable shortage of migrant workers to pick the crop this season? What about British workers filling the gap? We'll speak to a charity which has some ideas. And with the summer shows falling victim to Coronavirus, we'll explore on-line agricultural shows, how's that going to work?
4/5/202026 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th March 2020

We'll hear from tenant farmers as well as landowners on their different but related covid-19 issues and the help sought and available. Plus a potato update and as ever our regular updates on agronomy and the markets and prices.
3/29/202030 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd March 2020

What help can the farming community get with their coronavirus concerns? We'll hear from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and agricultural Chaplain Alan Robson.
3/22/202028 minutes, 32 seconds
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Farming Programme - 15th March 2020

Steve takes a look at the week's agricultural news, check the latest market news and prices, get some sound agronomy advice and report back from a very interesting arable seminar.
3/15/202027 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th March 2020

Steve asks ‘what are the concerns over standards for imported food, post-Brexit’? The answers with help from industry experts. We’ll look back at Tractors Into Schools week and get updates on the sugar campaign and Forage Aid. Plus the usual agronomy advice and grain news and prices.
3/8/202027 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 1st March 2020

Steve is joined by senior members of the NFU and the UK Fresh Produce Network to discuss the recently announced limits on 'low-skilled' and seasonal workers post-Brexit and the effects on the farming industry. We'll also talk water - management, rather than flooding and look ahead to Tractors Into Schools week.
3/1/202025 minutes, 14 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd February 2020

Steve takes a look at what some are describing as 'the next big thing': precision farming. And once again, with water sill on top of the soil and more on the way, the weather is on the agenda, including the detailed forecast for the week ahead.
2/23/202024 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th February 2020

The court case that could affect Agricultural Societies across the country. Plus, Sean asks whether Carbon Farming might be the future?
2/16/202029 minutes, 16 seconds
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Farming Programme - 9th February 2020

Sean looks at the Blackgrass Taskforce - trying to eliminate, what is, one of the biggest challenges facing our arable farmers. Plus, just ahead of Mind Your Head Week, we look at the issue of the mental health of those working in agriculture.
2/9/202024 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd February 2020

With the UK having now left the EU...we're looking to the future. What does a post-Brexit Britain look like for agriculture? Plus, Sean looks ahead to the next big Farming Conference, happening the week after next.
2/2/202025 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th January 2020

On the final show before Brexit, Sean takes the temperatures of those in farming. How are they feeling - optimistic about the coming months or fearful for the future?
1/26/202025 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th January 2020

Sean looks at two very different machines - one is the worlds fastest, the other among the biggest. He'll chat with one of the designers of the World's Fastest Tractor - as driven by Guy Martin on TV, late last year. Plus, he'll look around the huge new Ideal 10-T combine harvester.
1/19/202025 minutes, 33 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th January 2020

There are highlights from both the Oxford Farming Conference and the big LAMMA show in Birmingham on this weeks Farming Programme.
1/12/202025 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th January 2020

Sean's discussing New Year Resolutions on this weeks Farming Programme. Agricultural Chaplain Alan Robson will discuss climate change and why the chaplaincy work is needed more than ever. Plus, Sean chats with Sarah Louise-Fairburn of Fairburns Eggs on her recent visit to help with the Farm Africa Project.
1/5/202025 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th December 2019

It’s the annual Farming Programne Pantomine this week. All your regular contributors bring you The Wizard of Agr-OZ-Amy.
12/29/201929 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd December 2019

It’s the last Farming Programme proper of the year and Sean returns to the most talked about issue of the year... the bad weather!
12/22/201934 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme - 15th December 2019

Reaction to the results of the general election. Plus we celebrate a milestone for the Farmers Buying Group - Woldmarsh.
12/15/201928 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th December 2019

There's an update on the sugar beet campaign. Plus, with the general election looming, Sean asks: "Are our politicians taking the issues of food and farming seriously enough?"
12/8/201926 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 1st December 2019

Sean’s at Croptech discussing Crop Protection with the NFU’s Senior Plant Health Advisor. Plus, he’s launching his Farming Positivity campaign.
12/1/201925 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 24th November 2019

The NFU’s Deputy President discusses flooding, the environment, Brexit and the General Election. Plus, the call to get more teenagers interested in being farm mechanics, keeping our tractors moving.
11/24/201928 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farming Programme - 17th November 2019

You’ve seen the images, we meet the farmers who’s land is underwater, with even more flooding likely. Also, on a lighter note, we look at the World’s Fastest Tractor, ahead of Guy Martin’s TV attempt to drive it at over 100 miles an hour on Sunday night.
11/17/201950 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme - 10th November 2019

More on the wet weather that's wiping winter wheat drilling...leaving some farmers asking "what's the point, anymore?" Plus, Sean asks: "What more can be done to tackle fly-tipping, as official figures are released showing another rise in incident, with now a MILLION reported in the last year alone."
11/10/201925 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme - 3rd November 2019

Why the December general election brings more uncertainty to those in agriculture. Plus....if you’re in farming, Sean might be able to save you some money.
11/3/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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Farming Programme - 27th October 2019

An update from British Sugar on the Beet campaign. Plus Sean takes a look around a new combine harvester...and meets one farmer who likes it so much, he’s bought two of them!
10/27/201925 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 20th October 2019

It’s Harvest Festival season, so Sean is asking whether it’s a harvest worth celebrating? He’ll chat with an Agricultural Chaplain plus returns to the Yorkshire farmers who’s harvest was destroyed by flooding.
10/20/201926 minutes, 16 seconds
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Farming Programme - 13th October 2019

We’re celebrating the National Ploughing Championships....with the current National Champion and holder of the Golden Plough!
10/13/201925 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 6th October 2019

Sean chats with the egg producer heading to Africa to help poverty-hit farmers in the country.
10/6/201925 minutes, 19 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th September 2019

Sean looks at the fight to stop oil seed rape crops from being destroyed...costing farmers a fortune. Plus, he helps launch Young Farmers Week
9/29/201926 minutes, 38 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd September 2019

Sean meets the winner of the Golden Fork at this year’s Great Taste Awards....a small-scale pig farmer who, 20 years ago, helped launch the now popular farmers markets.
9/22/201926 minutes, 36 seconds
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Farming Programme - 15th September 2019

Sean discusses plans for agriculture to be carbon-neutral within 20 years. Plus... sheep shearing. Is it cruel or a vital part of keeping a sheep healthy?
9/15/201925 minutes, 57 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th September 2019

As harvest ends it’s feared the hare coursers will return. We hear what more is being done to tackle those behind the illegal sport.
9/8/201924 minutes, 55 seconds
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Farming Programme - 1st September 2019

It’s a Back to School Special as we find out about FaceTime A Farmer and hear of the educational work of Ladies in Pigs, from the group’s chair Debbie Wilson.
9/1/201926 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farming Programme - 25th August 2019

Last week on the Programme Sean discussed why cauliflowers and broccoli are in short supply at the moment. This week, there are fears, in some quarters, for your Christmas sprouts...and this time, it’s nothing to do with the weather!
8/25/201926 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 18th August 2019

We could be facing a shortage of cauliflowers and broccoli over the next few weeks, because of the floods - and then the mini heatwave - of earlier in the summer. Sean will hear from one farmer who's lost a million pounds worth of the popular veg this year.
8/18/201925 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme - 11th August 2019

You might have seen the images of farms hit by flash floods in Yorkshire last week. We’ll hear from some of those worst affected...and discover how farmers from our part of the world are digging in to help them recover.
8/11/201926 minutes, 18 seconds
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Farming Programme - 4th August 2019

The chief executive of the National Sheep Association gives his thoughts on the first week of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the increased possibility of a No-Deal Brexit. Plus, a Canadian Farmers view on the future of farming....and the need to protect our soil.
8/4/201925 minutes, 12 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th July 2019

Harvest is underway but once the crops are gone, the harecoursers return. Sean returns to the issue of tackling rural crime. Plus, he’ll catch up with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust....looking at the Breeds doing well and tho
7/28/201924 minutes, 47 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st July 2019

Will it be Prime Minister Johnson or Prime Minister Hunt? In the week we get a new PM, Sean looks at what a change at the top might mean for agriculture. Also, the plan to put more trees on our farms, which might help save the environment.
7/21/201925 minutes, 49 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th July 2019

After launching Great British Pea Week, last week, Sean helps launch Farm Safety Week. Also, as it’s Wimbledon finals day, we’ll look at this year’s Strawberry Harvest. You bring the cream
7/14/201926 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme - 7th July 2019

Sean will help launch Great British Pea Week...as he's out in the field, looking at this years pea harvest. Plus...an update on sugar beet and potatoes.
7/7/201927 minutes, 57 seconds
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Farming Programme - 30th June 2019

Sean discusses climate change and what agriculture can do to tackle it. He’ll hear of two farms...a matter of miles apart. One that’s under water because of flooding. The other in desperate need of water, suffering drought like conditions!
6/30/201925 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd June 2019

The first of two part special as Sean asks are we taking the issue of flooding, exteme weather and climate change seriously and what does it all mean for the future of farming.
6/23/201925 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th June 2019

Highlights from a very muddy Cereals - the big arable farming event, held this week, despite the weather! Sean will hear from the President of the NFU on why agriculture needs to plan better for the future. Plus, he meets a Kenyan farmer, who has lessons for those working in the industry in our part of the world.
6/16/201926 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme - 9th June 2019

Sean looks at Open Farm Sunday - with farms across the country opening their gates to show off what they do. Also, there's an update on the beet campaign from British Sugar and more agricultural reaction to the runners and riders competing to be the next Prime Minister.
6/9/201925 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd June 2019

What could a new Prime Minister mean for agriculture? Plus, Sean meets the UK farmer who grows the biggest range of Garlic in Europe.
6/2/201929 minutes, 5 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th May 2019

Sean finds out why there appears to be fewer fields of bright yellow oilseed rape this year and why more and more farmers are losing faith with the crop.
5/26/201925 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th May 2019

The National Farmers Union responds to changes to gun licencing law, affecting wildbirds on our farms. Plus, we hear from the Government's first Food Waste Champion.
5/19/201925 minutes, 30 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th May 2019

Last week, Sean discussed the problems facing the world with climate change. This week, he explores the possible solutions, for those in farming. Plus, there's the monthly update from British Sugar.
5/12/201925 minutes, 13 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th May 2019

We look at agriculture "down under" and what lessons can be learnt back here, with the farmer just back from a working trip to Tasmania.
5/5/201924 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th April 2019

After too much chocolate over Easter, Sean's looking at the new crop being trialed in the UK...that's to healthy, it's used to give protein to astronauts on the International Space Station.
4/28/201924 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st April 2019

As it's Easter, we're talking about lambing with one of the country's youngest farmers - who's just 12 years old!
4/21/201925 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th April 2019

Sean discusses a report, out this week, calling for rural charities to be given urgent support to tackle a growing mental health crisis facing farming.
4/14/201926 minutes, 8 seconds
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Farming Programme - 7th April 2019

We know robots are good for farming...but are they replacing farm workers? Sean will be looking at the pros and cons of automation.
4/7/201926 minutes, 55 seconds
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Farming Programme - 31st March 2019

We're with the firecrews on an exercise, practising saving livestock from flooded farmland.
3/31/201925 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 24th March 2019

We focus again on the mental health of those in agriculture, with a charity recruiting new staff to handle the issue. Also, there’s an update on the sugar beet campaign...And, something about Brexit...probably!
3/24/201927 minutes, 24 seconds
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Farming Programme - 17th March 2019

We're on the farm designed to help people with mental health concerns improve their well being.
3/17/201924 minutes, 50 seconds
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Farming Programme - 10th March 2019

a shocking story of young lambs, meant for a school farm, that were instead stolen - then killed - for no apparent reason. We'll hear from the farmer who owned them and found their remains. Plus, there's a new agriculture minister. We'll find out more about him.
3/10/201925 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 3rd March 2019

We hear from a farmer who's been targeted by over 200 activists, taking control of her pig unit for six hours. Also, the issue of sheep worrying, with lambing underway and, we meet the man behind Facetime a Farmer - getting agriculture in to our schools.
3/3/201928 minutes, 47 seconds
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Farming Programme - 24th February 2019

It’s an American view on Brexit...what are US farmers making of what’s happening here? Plus, Sean becomes a time traveller, as he looks at how agriculture might look in 150 years time!
2/24/201929 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme - 17th February 2019

An update on the fight against hare coursers. Plus, the weather, literally, where you are...as Sean looks at the new technology that can forecast conditions for the tiniest plot of land!
2/17/201925 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farming Programme - 10th February 2019

We look at the German company take-over of a farming giant - was it 66 billion dollars well spent? Plus, the company - set up to deal with Post-War farming - that's now working on solutions for the industry, Post-Brexit.
2/10/201926 minutes, 1 second
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Farming Programme - 3rd February 2019

Sean hears of new research into dreaded blackgrass. Can it help get rid of the weed from our fields?
2/3/201926 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 27th January 2019

We focus on keeping our water clean of chemicals, with the use of so-called ‘biobeds'. Plus, an update on the Sugar Beet campaign.
1/27/201925 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farming Programme - 20th January 2019

Sean explores whether there is post-Brexit money to made from so-called No-Till Farming.
1/20/201927 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 13th January 2019

Sean reports from LAMMA this week. It’s the first time the Machinary Show has been held indoors at the Birmingham NEC, so what’s been the reaction?
1/13/201925 minutes, 54 seconds
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Farming Programme - 6th January 2019

It's New Year - New Ideas through January on the Farming Programme. Sean meets "Tom, Dick and Harry" - three robots who could be our farmers of the future!
1/6/201925 minutes, 1 second
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Farming Programme - 30th December 2018

This week, it's the annual Farming Programme Pantomime...Jack, The Greatest Farming Showman - starring all the regular contributors to the programme. Note: Due to licencing reasons, the music has been removed from this online version.
12/30/201818 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd December 2018

We’re discussing real Christmas Trees – and asking whether this year’s summer drought might affect your tree in years to come. Plus, there’s a final update of the year from British Sugar on the beet campaign.
12/23/201823 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th December 2018

Sean’s looking at ‘cover crops’ to see if that’s the answer to creating healthier soils over the winter. Plus, he looks at the success of so-called Monitor Farms...enabling farmers to learn from others in the industry.
12/16/201825 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 9th December 2018

After Sir David Attenborough’s speech on climate change, we’ll hear the views of a prominent member of the Green Party, who is himself a farmer.
12/9/201825 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd December 2018

With less than a month to go until Christmas, Sean meets the farmer who’s growing a hundred and sixty five million sprouts ready for the big day.
12/2/201825 minutes, 3 seconds
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Farming Programme - 25th November 2018

Sean reports from the NFU’s Brexit Summit….and asks are we any clearer to finding out what will happen to agriculture after March next year? Plus, we meet a man who left the UK to help create a giant farm in the desert in Eqypt.
11/25/201825 minutes, 27 seconds
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Farming Programme - 18th November 2018

Is enough being done to attract the next generation in to farming? It’s one of the questions being asked on this week’s Farming Programme,
11/18/201825 minutes, 42 seconds
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Farming Programme - 11th November 2018

There are harsh words for farmers on the programme this week, as they’re told they’re not doing enough to engage with those not in the industry. Plus, as it’s Armistice Day, Sean is bringing together some of the country’s biggest names in agriculture to pay a very special tribute, on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One
11/11/201825 minutes, 57 seconds
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Farming Programme - 4th November 2018

It’s a very different Farming Programme this week as Sean focuses on the issue of mental health. We’ll hear from the organisations offering help, plus hear from one of the programmes regular contributors who’ll explain how a friends suicide lead him to successfully campaign to get mental health on the curriculum in agricultural colleges.
11/4/201825 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th October 2018

With Halloween just around the corner, Sean meets the farmer who’s just finished growing half a million pumpkins. Thankfully, he won’t be carving them all!
10/28/201826 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st October 2018

We find out why some Young Farmers Clubs are proposing a vote of no confidence in their National Federation.
10/21/201827 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th October 2018

It’s all about the weather, with the farmers who want it to rain – and those who’d rather it stayed dry. There’s the first update of the new sugar beet campaign. Also, we'll hear from MPs speaking at Wednesdays Agriculture Bill second reading in Parliament.
10/14/201827 minutes, 4 seconds
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Farming Programme - 7th October 2018

We look ahead to Wednesdays second reading of the Agriculture Bill in Parliament...what tweaked are needed to make it work for our farmers? Plus, we’ll take you on a ride on an historic machine that’s not one...but TWO tractors, joined together!
10/7/201828 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 30th September 2018

Sean meets the deer farmer, diversifying his business…to ensure its survival. Plus, he looks at the pressures facing agriculture in 2018 – from the summer drought to a ban on insecticides that’s being blamed on an increase in pests on crops growing in the field.
9/30/201827 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd September 2018

This week, the products helping crops survive extreme weather...both here and in Australia. Plus, there’s more reaction to last weeks Agriculture Bill.
9/23/201827 minutes, 27 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th September 2018

Sean has reaction to the Agriculture Bill, which has finally gone before Parliament this week. Plus, if you’re a beet farmer, we’ve news from British Sugar ahead of the new campaign.
9/16/201828 minutes
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Farming Programme - 9th September 2018

Find out why MPs will be wearing special wheat pin badges at Wednesday's Prime Ministers Questions.
9/9/201825 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd September 2018

Sean finds out why egg producers are facing soaring costs to feed their chickens. And, we help launch this years Love Lamb Week.
9/2/201825 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th August 2018

We already micro-chip our pet dogs and cats...on the Farming Programme, Sean meets the researchers who are micro-chipping SLUGS! And, find out why blackcurrants - and Ribena - could be sweeter than usual this year.
8/26/201825 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th August 2018

We ask ‘how is business at the moment?’ Sean hears from two companies...one selling tractors the other sprayers...who are feeling positive about the year so far.
8/19/201825 minutes, 3 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th August 2018

The pea harvest is over…but it’s fair to say our farmers are from far peased…err PLEASED…with it! Find out why. Also...in the week NFU Mutual released its latest rural crime report, we hear from two farmers who’ve come face to face with criminals on their farms.
8/12/201824 minutes, 45 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th August 2018

We hear from the Defra Secretary Michael Gove...fresh from a drought summit, called to help farmers facing crisis this summer. Plus, there’s a word of warning from one farmer who agrees helping others IS important...but not if you’re putting your own business at risk!
8/5/201826 minutes, 55 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th July 2018

How are the dry conditions affecting our sugar beet farmers and Sean visits a farm to find out how workers are battling the high temperatures, while bringing in the harvest.
7/29/201826 minutes, 8 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd July 2018

with the ongoing hot weather, we find out more about just what an affect it’s all having on agriculture – from this year’s harvest to simply feeding the animals! Also, Sean takes a look at a self-milking machine, just launched in the UK from the Netherlands…where the cows actually queue up to get milked!
7/22/201827 minutes
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Farming Programme - 15th July 2018

We hear from farming leaders on the eventful week in Westminster and what it all means for agriculture. Plus, we meet the 12 year old farmer, winning awards for his flock of sheep
7/15/201827 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th July 2018

As the dry spells continues, Sean looks at the effect it could have on this years harvest...including a possible shortage of some vegetables. And, there are fresh calls for a change in the law on fly-tipping.
7/8/201825 minutes, 21 seconds
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Farming Programme - 1st July 2018

You might have seen the images from Saddleworth Moor – as firefighters and the army tackle that huge blaze there. With the ongoing dry conditions, what’s the advice to try and stop it happening on farmland here? Also, he’s been out with the Pod-Squad, as the Pea harvest gets underway – and, still with peas we find out about a new snack…that’s becoming the latest trend, for healthier eaters.
7/1/201825 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farming Programme - 24th June 2018

Farming's biggest names discuss the latest agricultural issues with Sean. Among his guests will be Farming Minister George Eustice, the Deputy President of the National Farmers Union Guy Smith, and the President of the Country Landowners Association Tim Brietmeyer.
6/24/201825 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 18th June 2018

It's all about protecting our soil on the Farming Programme. It's needed to grow crops and grass to feed animals - so what happens if it's over used? Plus, an update from British Sugar and we find out how successful last weekends Open Farm Sunday was.
6/17/201828 minutes, 12 seconds
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Farming Programme - 10th June 2018

as it’s Open Farm Sunday, Sean will be looking at the importance of the event and just why so many farms are throwing open their gates to the public this weekend.
6/10/201826 minutes, 44 seconds
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Farming Programme - 3rd June 2018

We find out why Wool could be a real life-saving answer to home insulation. Plus, the fight to save some of our rarest breeds of sheep, goats and horses.
6/3/201827 minutes, 57 seconds
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Farming Programme - 27th May 2018

There's a warning for farmers that it's time to face up to the huge changes heading their way, amid claims many are trying to avoid the inevitable! Also...could green burial sites be a possible life-saver for smaller farms? And we look ahead to the Lincolnshire Young Farmers Rally, taking place on Saturday (June 2nd) at Carrington.
5/29/201826 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme - 20th May 2018

With Brexit on the way, Sean asks - what does the future hold for farming families? Plus, we meet the owners of some award winning pigs from Newark.
5/21/201825 minutes, 9 seconds
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Farming Programme - 13th May 2018

With the Nottinghamshire Show this weekend – the first County Show of the year - Sean looks at the importance of County Shows to agriculture.
5/13/201825 minutes, 32 seconds
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Farming Programme - 6th May 2018

Sean's joined by the President of the NFU to discuss supermarket mergers, the Government's Green Brexit consultation and the EU extending a ban on the use of pesticides.
5/6/201832 minutes, 5 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th April 2018

We hear from the President of the CLA - after meeting Defra's Michael Gove - to discuss the Government's Health and Harmony Consultation.
4/29/201825 minutes, 31 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd April 2018

What's 4g coverage like where you are? We look at claims some mobile phone operators have, effectively, deserted the countryside. Plus, as the harecoursing season draws to a close, there are calls for a more nationwide approach to tackling the illegal sport.
4/22/201824 minutes, 39 seconds
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Farming Programme - 15th April 2018

After a debate on Twitter, the former Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett has spent an entire day on a farm in Lincolnshire to find out the truth about what happens there. We’ll hear from her and the farmer who hosted the visit.
4/15/201827 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th April 2018

it’s all about the weather again! As many farms start to resemble the lake district, Sean looks at the effect it’s having on the farming calendar. Plus – there’s a look ahead to this Sundays Countryside Lincs event at the Lincolnshire Showground.
4/8/201825 minutes, 15 seconds
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Farming Programme - 1st April 2018

as the sugar beet campaign has just ended, we’ve the important facts and figures from the Newark Factory. Plus, we meet some award winning Riseholme students.
4/1/201829 minutes, 49 seconds
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Farming Programme - 25th March 2018

This week, Prince Charles and Boris Johnson are on the Farming Programme. Charles speaks about his new fund, aimed at helping family farms. The Foreign Secretary will discuss Brexit and the issue of migrant workers on the land.
3/26/201830 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
3/18/201825 minutes, 36 seconds
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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?
3/11/201825 minutes, 45 seconds
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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!
3/4/201826 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.
2/25/201830 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
2/18/201827 minutes, 21 seconds
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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.
2/11/201827 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.
2/4/201826 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
1/28/201826 minutes, 19 seconds
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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!
1/21/201831 minutes, 57 seconds
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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?
1/14/201828 minutes, 14 seconds
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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?
1/7/201825 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
12/31/201725 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.
12/24/201718 minutes, 28 seconds
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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!
12/17/201726 minutes, 33 seconds
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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!
12/10/201725 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
12/3/201725 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.
11/26/201725 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
11/19/201729 minutes, 6 seconds
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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!
11/12/201725 minutes, 7 seconds
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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!
11/5/201725 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.
10/29/201725 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
10/22/201728 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
10/15/201725 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
10/8/201728 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.
10/1/201724 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.
9/24/201725 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
9/17/201724 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.
9/10/201726 minutes, 5 seconds
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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!
9/3/201727 minutes, 55 seconds
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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?
8/27/201725 minutes, 29 seconds
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Farming Programme - 20th August 2017

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!
8/20/201724 minutes, 19 seconds
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Farming Programme - 13th August 2017

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
8/13/201724 minutes, 38 seconds
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Farming Programme - 6th August 2017

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.
8/7/201725 minutes, 4 seconds
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Farming Programme - 30th July 2017

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?
7/30/201725 minutes, 33 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd June 2017

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?
7/23/201727 minutes, 3 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th July 2017

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.
7/16/201725 minutes, 12 seconds
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Farming Programme - 9th July 2017

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.
7/9/201726 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd July 2017

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.
7/2/201726 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme - 25th June 2017

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.
6/25/201725 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme - 18th June 2017

Highlights from the Cereals Event, plus reaction to Michael Gove's appointment as Defra Secretary. We also look ahead to the Lincolnshire Show.
6/18/201726 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Programme - 11th June 2017

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.
6/11/201725 minutes, 11 seconds
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Farming Programme - 4th June 2017

After UKIP and the Greens last Sunday...this week, the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats discuss their agricultural policies, ahead of Thursdays election.
6/4/201727 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 28th May 2017

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.
5/28/201727 minutes, 19 seconds
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Farming Programme - 21st May 2017

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?
5/21/201724 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme - 14th May 2017

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.
5/14/201725 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th May 2017

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?
5/7/201727 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme - 30th April 2017

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.
4/30/201726 minutes, 7 seconds
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Farming Programme - 23rd April 2017

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.
4/23/201728 minutes, 5 seconds
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Farming Programme - 16th April 2017

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.
4/16/201725 minutes, 26 seconds
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Farming Programme - 9th April 2017

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.
4/9/201725 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farming Programme - 2nd April 2017

As Article 50 is finally triggered we ask what could happen to agriculture if farm subsidies are cut.
4/2/201725 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th March 2017

As the Prime Minister finally triggers Article 50, we look at the financial risks, and opportunities, of leaving the EU.
3/26/201725 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th March 2017

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.
3/19/201726 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th March 2017

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.
3/12/201728 minutes, 28 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th March 2017

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.
3/5/201725 minutes, 15 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th February 2017

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.
2/26/201726 minutes, 30 seconds
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Farming Programme - 19th February 2017

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.
2/19/201724 minutes, 59 seconds
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Farming Programme - 12th February 2017

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.
2/12/201725 minutes, 38 seconds
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Farming Programme - 5th February 2017

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
2/5/201726 minutes, 45 seconds
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Farming Programme - 29th January 2017

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?
1/29/201725 minutes, 25 seconds
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Farming Programme - 22nd January 2017

Highlights from Lamma. Plus, after Theresa May unveils her Brexit plan, are we any closer to knowing what it means for agriculture?
1/22/201725 minutes, 19 seconds
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Farming Programme - 15th January 2017

We're looking at ways of getting the most out of soil on the land....protecting it for future generations, while making it more profitable for those in farming today. Plus...a look ahead to next weeks Lamma Show, at the East of England Showground.
1/15/201727 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming Programme - 8th January 2017

A debate at the Oxford Union found in favour of the motion that the FAMILY is the biggest threat to the future of Family Farms! With that in mind, Sean looks at how big an issue it really is and has advice that could stop families - and their farms - from tearing themselves apart! Also, an update on the sugar beet campaign and bird flu!
1/8/201726 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 26th December 2016

This week is a Boxing Day edition of the Farming Programme and it's the annual Farming Pantomime, featuring all the regulars from the programme - acting (quite badly!) as Sean presents Snow White and the Seven Brexiteers.(It even includes the return of Sally Elkington)
12/26/201624 minutes, 36 seconds
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Farming Programme - 18th December 2016

Concerns over the future of landworkers once Brexit becomes a reality...Plus, Sean hears from two organisations offering help for those in agriculture who may struggling this Christmas.
12/18/201630 minutes, 6 seconds
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Farming Programme - 11th December 2016

We report from the annual agronomists conference, and the triple theme for farming for the coming new year. Plus, we meet the potential new farm managers who are currently being put through their paces!
12/11/201625 minutes, 42 seconds
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Farming Programme - 4th December 2016

We report from the big Croptec event - held this week - focussing on crop protection, plus the new technology helping our arable farmers. Plus, an update on the sugar beet campaign, with some good news for our beet farmers.
12/4/201628 minutes, 2 seconds
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Farming Programme - 27th November 2016

Highlights from the Midlands Machinery Show at Newark....as we look at new technology for 2017...and the hope of attracting new blood into agriculture. Plus, we'll hear reaction to what the Chancellor had to say in his Autumn Statement.
11/27/201625 minutes, 40 seconds
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Farming Programme - 20th November 2016

The warning to farmers over possible Bovine TB and Bird Flu in Europe - what happens if there's an outbreak of either them, here?
11/20/201625 minutes, 51 seconds
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Farming Programme - 13th November 2016

More discussion on Brexit plus what a President-elect Trump means for agriculture here. Plus, we ask how are our Young Farmers feeling at the moment - we look at a recent survey of members, presented this week to the Farming Minister George Eustice.
11/13/201626 minutes, 33 seconds
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Farming Programme - 6th November 2016

Highlights from the East of England Farming Conference, where Brexit was the big talking point once again. Plus...a new idea...FLY FARMING...and how it could help tackle food waste!
11/6/201626 minutes, 10 seconds
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Farming Programme - 30th October 2016

We ask just what IS the law for farmers, if a dog is worrying their livestock...Also...fears Lincolnshire could soon lose it's agricultural chaplain - could other areas soon follow suit to save money?..and as more in agricultural starts to look at the use of drones to help with farming...we meet the brains behind a new academy, aimed at ensuring you stay legal!
10/30/201624 minutes, 38 seconds