The Farming Programme
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Episodes
Farming Programme - 19th July 2020
July 19, 2020 06:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWe'll talk bees, peas and farm safety Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.
Farming Programme - 12th July 2020
July 12, 2020 06:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme - 5th July 2020
July 05, 2020 06:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBSteve visits a virtual farm, shining the spotlight on rural carbon. We'll take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.
Farming Programme - 28th June 2020
June 28, 2020 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIt'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.
Farming Programme - 21st June 2020
June 21, 2020 06:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat’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.
Farming Programme - 14th June 2020
June 14, 2020 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBLooking 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.
Farming Programme - 7th June 2020
June 07, 2020 06:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme - 31st May 2020
May 31, 2020 06:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme - 24th May 2020
May 24, 2020 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBSteve 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!
Farming Programme - 17th May 2020
May 17, 2020 06:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe 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
Farming Programme - 10th May 2020
May 10, 2020 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIs 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.
Farming Programme - 3rd May 2020
May 03, 2020 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThere'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.
Farming Programme - 26th April 2020
April 26, 2020 06:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHow 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.
Farming Programme - 19th April 2020
April 19, 2020 06:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 12th April 2020
April 12, 2020 06:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme - 5th April 2020
April 05, 2020 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHow 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?
Farming Programme - 29th March 2020
March 29, 2020 06:30 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme - 22nd March 2020
March 22, 2020 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat help can the farming community get with their coronavirus concerns? We'll hear from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and agricultural Chaplain Alan Robson.
Farming Programme - 15th March 2020
March 15, 2020 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBSteve 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.
Farming Programme - 8th March 2020
March 08, 2020 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSteve 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.
Farming Programme - 1st March 2020
March 01, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBSteve 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.
Farming Programme - 23rd February 2020
February 23, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSteve 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.
Farming Programme - 16th February 2020
February 16, 2020 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe court case that could affect Agricultural Societies across the country. Plus, Sean asks whether Carbon Farming might be the future?
Farming Programme - 9th February 2020
February 09, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSean 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.
Farming Programme - 2nd February 2020
February 02, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWith 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.
Farming Programme - 26th January 2020
January 26, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn 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?
Farming Programme - 19th January 2020
January 19, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSean 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.
Farming Programme - 12th January 2020
January 12, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThere are highlights from both the Oxford Farming Conference and the big LAMMA show in Birmingham on this weeks Farming Programme.
Farming Programme - 5th January 2020
January 05, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSean'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.
Farming Programme - 29th December 2019
December 29, 2019 07:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIt’s the annual Farming Programne Pantomine this week. All your regular contributors bring you The Wizard of Agr-OZ-Amy.
Farming Programme - 22nd December 2019
December 22, 2019 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIt’s the last Farming Programme proper of the year and Sean returns to the most talked about issue of the year... the bad weather!
Farming Programme - 15th December 2019
December 15, 2019 07:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBReaction to the results of the general election. Plus we celebrate a milestone for the Farmers Buying Group - Woldmarsh.
Farming Programme - 8th December 2019
December 08, 2019 07:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThere'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?"
Farming Programme - 1st December 2019
December 01, 2019 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSean’s at Croptech discussing Crop Protection with the NFU’s Senior Plant Health Advisor. Plus, he’s launching his Farming Positivity campaign.
Farming Programme - 24th November 2019
November 24, 2019 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme - 17th November 2019
November 17, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBYou’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.
Farming Programme - 10th November 2019
November 10, 2019 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBMore 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."
Farming Programme - 3rd November 2019
November 03, 2019 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWhy 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.
Farming Programme - 27th October 2019
October 27, 2019 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAn 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!
Farming Programme - 20th October 2019
October 20, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt’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.
Farming Programme - 13th October 2019
October 13, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe’re celebrating the National Ploughing Championships....with the current National Champion and holder of the Golden Plough!
Farming Programme - 6th October 2019
October 06, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSean chats with the egg producer heading to Africa to help poverty-hit farmers in the country.
Farming Programme - 29th September 2019
September 29, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSean looks at the fight to stop oil seed rape crops from being destroyed...costing farmers a fortune. Plus, he helps launch Young Farmers Week
Farming Programme - 22nd September 2019
September 22, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSean 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.
Farming Programme - 15th September 2019
September 15, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBSean 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?
Farming Programme - 8th September 2019
September 08, 2019 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBAs harvest ends it’s feared the hare coursers will return. We hear what more is being done to tackle those behind the illegal sport.
Farming Programme - 1st September 2019
September 01, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt’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.
Farming Programme - 25th August 2019
August 25, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBLast 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!
Farming Programme - 18th August 2019
August 18, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 11th August 2019
August 11, 2019 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBYou 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.