The Farming Programme
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 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 June 2022
June 18, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme 12th June 2022
June 12, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBLRSN, 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.
Farming Programme 5th June 2022
June 05, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe 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.
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 29th May
May 29, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWe look at the Groundswell event and hear about tenant farmers who've struggled to get council tax discount
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 22nd May
May 22, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe latest from the Beef Sector and we hear about last weeks Nottinghamshire show
Farming Programme 15th May 2022
May 15, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIs 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.
Farming Programme 8th May 2022
May 08, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWhy 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.
Farming Programme 1st May 2022
May 01, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme 24th April 2022
April 24, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIs 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.
Farming Programme 17th April 2022
April 17, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBImportant 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!
Farming Programme 10th April 2022
April 10, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBGood 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.
Farming Programme 3rd April 2022
April 03, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWeather, 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.
Farming Programme 27th March 2022
March 27, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme 20th March 2022
March 20, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat 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.
Farming Programme 13th March 2022
March 13, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWill 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.
Farming Programme 6th March 2022
March 06, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWhat 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.
Farming Programme 27th February 2022
February 27, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBA 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?!
Farming Programme 20th February 2022
February 20, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIf 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.
Farming Programme 13th February 2022
February 13, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA 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.
Farming Programme 6th February 2022
February 06, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIf 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.
Farming Programme 30th January 2022
January 30, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme 23rd June 2022
January 23, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIs 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.
Farming Programme 16th January 2022
January 16, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme 9th January 2022
January 09, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBNew 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.
Farming Programme 2nd January 2022
January 02, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBContinuing 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.
Farming Programme 26th December 2021
December 26, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme 19th December 2021
December 19, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHow 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.
Farming Programme 12th December 2021
December 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHear 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.
Farming Programme 5th December 2021
December 05, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBA 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.
Farming Programme 28th November 2021
November 28, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThere'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.
Farming Programme 21st November 2021
November 21, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBGood 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.
Farming Programme 14th November 2021
November 14, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBReporting 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.
Farming Programme 7th November 2021
November 07, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBEllie 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.
Farming Programme 31st October 2021
October 31, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAn 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.
Farming Programme 24th October 2021
October 24, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt'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!
Farming Programme 17th October 2021
October 17, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBSome 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.
Farming Programme 10th October 2021
October 10, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBPig 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.
Farming Programme 3rd October 2021
October 03, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBGene 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.
Farming Programme 26th September 2021
September 26, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme 19th September 2021
September 19, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt'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.
Farming Programme 12th September 2021
September 12, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBProblems 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.
Farming Programme 5th September 2021
September 05, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBClimate 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.
Farming Programme 29th August 2021
August 29, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme 22nd August 2021
August 22, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBSteve'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.
Farming Programme 15th August 2021
August 15, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIf 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.
Farming Programme 8th August 2021
August 08, 2021 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSean 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.
Farming Programme 1st August 2021
August 01, 2021 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHear 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.
Farming Programme 25th July 2021
July 25, 2021 06:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIs 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.
Farming Programme 18th July 2021
July 18, 2021 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhy 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.
Farming Programme 11th July 2021
July 11, 2021 06:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFocusing 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.