The Farming Programme
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAll the latest from the world of agricultural with news, views, and regular market and agronomy updates with Steve Orchard.
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Farming Programme 19th May 2024
May 19, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe're reporting on new products on show at the Pig & Poultry Fair. Hear from the Farm to Fork Summit and look ahead to the Farm Safety Foundation Conference. Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, LRSN, is celebrating 25 years, how are they doing and what's planned for the second half of the year? Take it easy with the first grass cut of the year - why? Plus important agronomy advice; crop, livestock and grain market reports; the week's farming news and weather.
Farming Programme 12th May 2024
May 12, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBA soil sensor that tells us when it's time to spray. A look ahead to the Pig & Poultry Fair and Louth Lions charity Tractor Run. NFU Deputy-President, David Exwood, is our guest to review the latest Farmer Confidence Survey. Are things really that bad? What's to be done? Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports. Important agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
Farming Programme 5th May 2024
May 05, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBTenant farmers: a year on from the Rock Report - what's changed? How was the sugar beet campaign for you? Lincolnshire Young Farmers - on the move and rallying soon Crop, livestock and grain market reports, the week's farming news, timely agronomy advice THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE
Farming Programme 28th April 2024
April 28, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBNottinghamshire County Show preview A new public education campaign to stamp out livestock worrying A farmer who's cycling over 1,000 miles for a farming charity, using an interesting route! Crop and market reports, agronomy advice and the week's farming news.
Farming Programme 21st April 2024
April 21, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLooking ahead to Beef Expo 2024 and Open Farm Sunday. Considering hydrogen power - the next big thing for agricultural machinery? Crop, livestock and grain market reports. Important and timely agronomy advice. Plus the week's farming news and weather.
Farming Programme 14th April 2024
April 14, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHelp for flooded farmers - but is it fit for purpose? It's many people's favourite Sunday lunch, is it yours? Great British Beef Week launches on St George's Day An important contractors' survey launches Important agronomy advice, crop and market reports, the week's faming news and weather The week in agriculture!
Farming Programme 7th April 2024
April 07, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWhich Lincolnshire farmer will we be cheering on at next week's Manchester Marathon and why? BYDV, Septoria and Sclerotinia - all on the way, but what can you do about it? That and more timely agronomy advice. Why thousands of families will be at Lincolnshire Showground next Sunday? Plus the week's farming news and weather, crop, livestock and grain market reports.
Farming Programme 31st March 2024
March 31, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFarms still under water 6 months on, what's being done? How is lambing going, how are the crops and markets doing, what's the weather for the week ahead and what's in the news? New urea restrictions come into force tomorrow - detail and more timely agronomy advice from crop doctor Sean Sparling. THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE - subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
Farming Programme 24th March 2024
March 24, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRural crime and organised crime. Changes at Louth Livestock Market. A new partnership between Openfield and FCN The aphids are arriving early and in big numbers this year - what's to be done? Important agronomy advice from Sean Sparling. The markets, weather and the week's farming news. THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7AM
Farming Programme 17th March 2024
March 17, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBShould you be spraying yet, should you be planting now? Agronomist Sean Sparling has some key advice. Opportunities from agricultural transition, future farm funding, grants, land and food security. A Lincolnshire company is innovating to make farm machinery parts better quality and better value. Plus crops, markets, farming news and weather. THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE, EVERY SUNDAY MORNING FROM 7.
Farming Programme 10th March 2024
March 10, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBLots of reports from the Low Carbon Ag Show: methane, drones, eco crops, livestock movements. A new slurry inoculant formulation Tractors (and lambs) into Schools Plus the week's farming news and weather, the markets, crops and some timely and important agronomy advice The week in agriculture.
Farming Programme 3rd March 2024
March 03, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBA year of farm pick-ups and 4x4s going to Ukraine; and they're on their way again. We speak to the organiser en-route to Lviv. Updates on potatoes, crops, markets and weather. Timey and important agronomy advice. Details of a farm safety event in Newark this week. Getting maize away successfully in waterlogged soil.
Farming Programme 25th February 2024
February 25, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat's on at the forthcoming Low Carbon Agriculture Show? What does the CLA want from the next government? Thoughts on carbon calculators, eating better and the true cost of cheap food. Plus agronomy advice and should we grow companion crops with oilseed rape to reduce cabbage stem flea beetle? The week's markets, news and weather.
Farming Programme 18th February 2024
February 18, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAnother Lincolnshire farming champion - how did he do it? Lots of tractors will soon be rumbling into playgrounds - why? Could you get involved? We're talking problems with peat with one of the speakers from the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference. Plus, agronomy advice, the week's farming news, weather and markets.
Farming Programme 11th February 2024
February 11, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHear the thoughts of many of the speakers at the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference - 'Future Farming Opportunities: Biodiversity and Carbon'. How did this year's Yield Enhancement Network's champion achieve his fantastic yields? Why is all not rosy in the tenant and landlord garden? Plus crop and market reports, the week's farming news and weather.
Farming Programme 4th February 2024
February 04, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWill SFI kill food production in the UK? We're looking ahead to the Lincolnshire Farming Conference and Mind Your Head Week. The Big Farmland Bird Count is on, can you help? Plus the week's farming news, weather and markets.
Farming Programme 28th January 2024
January 28, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWe're out with the police this week and we've got the latest fly-tipping stats. We play Farming Simulator and hear about an upcoming ag careers event in Lincolnshire. Plus the week's farming news, markets and weather AND the return of our crop guru, independent agronomist, Sean Sparling with a walk through the fields and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Farming Programme 21st January 2024
January 21, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBLots from LAMMA; a new, free 'Farm for the Future' programme; new grant money for solar; the week's farming news, weather and the livestock and grain markets and prices.
Farming Programme 14th January 2024
January 14, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAll you need to know on the changes to SFI; new land drainage training; LAMMA preview; the livestock and grain markets; the farming news and weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 7th January 2024
January 07, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBReports from the Oxford Farming Conference; celebrating some big agricultural anniversaries in 2024; details of a new sustainable farming scholarship; a social group for women in ag; plus the livestock & grain markets, farming news and weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 31st December 2023
December 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBContinuing our look back at 2023 in agriculture and crystal ball gazing at 2024. This week: crops and the weather, steel, the markets and rural crime. Plus Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and the Tenant Farmers Association join Steve Orchard. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Farming Programme 24th December 2023
December 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBLooking back at the year and ahead to 2024 with industry leaders, local and national - joined by the NFU, CLA, Pick Ups For Peace, Young Farmers. First of two hour-long specials, the second on New Year's Eve. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Farming Programme 17th December 2023
December 17, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDe-mystifying carbon and carbon credits and looking forward to the Oxford Farming Conference. Plus agronomy advice, the markets, weather and week's farming news.
Farming Programme 10th December 2023
December 10, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBA new Green Tractor scheme - no it's not the old one changing colour! We'll hear about one of the best Lincolnshire Christmas sights and open up a whole new can of (Lincolnshire) beans. Plus the week's news, weather and market reviews and some important agronomy advice.
Farming Programme 3rd December 2023
December 03, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWe're reporting from Croptec, looking at a new British-built, methane-powered tractor. Plus agronomy advice, the markets weather and the week's farming news.
Farming Programme 26th November 2023
November 26, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBNew grant funding available and what's at this week's Croptec? News from British Sugar, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement - how does it affect farmers? News, weather, markets and agronomy advice.
Farming Programme 19th November 2023
November 19, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBBritish Sugar reply to their critics. Rural tourism - a diversification opportunity? Christmas turkeys, agronomy, the markets, weather and the week's farming news.
Farming Programme 12th November 2023
November 12, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBExciting new kit and tech showcased at last week's Midlands Machinery Show, plus a chat with NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw, who was there. A look ahead to this week's Farm Business Innovation show at the NEC. Sugar, agronomy, crops, markets, weather and the week's farming news. Plus the launch of the Lincolnshire Schools Challenge.
Farming Programme 5th November 2023
November 05, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe week in agriculture including new crop sensing tech, a look ahead to the Midlands Machinery Show and Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Plus a look at the crops, the markets, the weather and the week's farming news, plus some important and timely agronomy advice.
Farming Programme 29th October 2023
October 29, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWater - too much of it. We're out on the flooded acres of Lincolnshire - is the Environment Agency doing enough? We meet all the winners from the recent British Farming Awards, welcome loads of vintage tractors, get some important agronomy advice, check the markets and the weather for the week ahead - more rain?
Farming Programme 22nd October 2023
October 22, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBFarming Can - but how? Lincolnshire Rural Support Network also can, but what? Updates on potatoes, the markets, the weather and the week's farming news and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Farming Programme 15th October 2023
October 15, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBTech to predict the weather and using drones for spraying, spreading and sowing. We meet the new County Chair of Lincolnshire Young Farmers and find out about their new members month. Plus check the crops, markets and weather for the wee ahead. And crop doctor Sean Sparling has some important and timely agronomy advice for us.
Farming Programme 8th October 2023
October 08, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe trial crop of haricot beans has been harvested, will we see British-grown baked beans soon? We discuss making those difficult family conversations easier and hear about some new grant money for livestock farmers. Plus agronomy advice, the markets, news and the weather for the week ahead. The week in agriculture!
Farming Programme 1st October 2023
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe're with the Police, the NFU and affected farmers as the 4x4s return for another hare coursing season. There's new rules around buying fertilizer, it's Lincolnshire Day; and a new survey looks at the effects of Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis on farmers. Plus important and timely agronomy advice, a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 24th September 2023
September 24, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe're talking soil testing; potatoes and dry mass; and looking ahead to Harvest Festival. We've crop, livestock and grain reports and important agronomy advice and the weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 17th September 2023
September 17, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBA better way of counting strawberries (and other soft fruit), we talk straw and meet a man with some big wellies to fill. Plus our regular look at the grain and livestock markets, some important and timely agronomy advice and the weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 10th September 2023
September 10, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMore delays to SFI - what does it mean for farmers and land owners; when will you get paid? We'll discuss with the NFU and CLA. We've some enjoyable, inspiring and FREE business support for farming families. And young farmers and students - the NFU needs YOU! Plus our regular crop, livestock and grain market reports, important agronomy advice and the week's weather forecast.
Farming Programme 3rd September 2023
September 03, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBGood news for kids' country education; new compact kid from JCB; should we grow sorghum and millets?; safety issues around ATVs; crop, livestock and grain market reports; plus a look at the state of the crops and some timely agronomy advice for the new season.
Farming Programme 27th August 2023
August 27, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 28.4 MBWe're looking ahead to 'loving lamb', visiting a Lincolnshire vineyard, re-visiting an organic farm, congratulating lots of local farmers up for awards and welcoming Sean Sparling back with his crop, harvest report and as we move towards the new season, some timely agronomy advice. Plus a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 20th August 2023
August 20, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBA livestock special this week, looking at the year for sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry. We'll talk grain drying, potatoes, see how the markets are doing and look back at another successful '24 Hours in Farming'.
Farming Programme 13th August 2023
August 13, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBExam results day is getting closed - what are you (or yours) going to do next, come September. We take a look back at the season so far that's brought us to this point and hear from several farmers how their harvest is going. Plus a look at the grain and livestock markets and the weather for the week to come.
Farming Programme 6th August 2023
August 06, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHow important is crop rotation and why? We'll talk farm injuries and look back at the farm finances for the year so far. Plus a look at the livestock and grain markets and the weather for the week ahead.
Farming Programme 30th July 2023
July 30, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBTime to get involved in 24 Hours in Farming, there's good news about fly-tipping, but is it enough? Plus details of a cereals career development opportunity, the return of Lincolnshire's Partney Fair, crop, livestock and grain market reports, important agronomy advice and the weather for the week to come.
Farming Programme 23rd July 2023
July 23, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWhy is no one in the UK growing the beans that make baked beans? What does the largest village show in the UK have to offer this year? Who is the new Chief Exec of the Lincolnshire Showground and what does she have planned for the show? All this plus timely agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week ahead.
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 16th July
July 16, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBLincs FM Farming Programme with a look at the Driffield show, cover crops, the Farming Minister on dairy farmer contracts, Farm Safety week, agronomy, the market reports and weather for the week ahead
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 9th July
July 09, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBToday on the Farming programme we find out about what farmers need to do to benefit from the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we hear about manure treatment and also the Great Yorkshire show. Plus there's the market reports, agronomy and the weather for the week ahead.
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 2nd July
July 02, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBToday 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
Farming Programme 25th June 2023
June 25, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe 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?
Farming Programme 18th June 2023
June 18, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat 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.
Farming Programme 11th June 2023
June 11, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBNews 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.