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 August 2018
August 19, 2018 13:38 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 12th August 2018
August 12, 2018 13:59 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme - 5th August 2018
August 05, 2018 14:39 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWe 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!
Farming Programme - 29th July 2018
July 29, 2018 14:39 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBHow 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.
Farming Programme - 22nd July 2018
July 22, 2018 14:23 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBwith 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!
Farming Programme - 15th July 2018
July 15, 2018 13:41 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe 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
Farming Programme - 8th July 2018
July 08, 2018 13:40 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAs 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.
Farming Programme - 1st July 2018
July 01, 2018 13:13 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBYou 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.
Farming Programme - 24th June 2018
June 24, 2018 11:59 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBFarming'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.
Farming Programme - 18th June 2018
June 17, 2018 15:33 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIt'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.
Farming Programme - 10th June 2018
June 10, 2018 13:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBas 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.
Farming Programme - 3rd June 2018
June 03, 2018 14:39 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 27th May 2018
May 29, 2018 07:46 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThere'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.
Farming Programme - 20th May 2018
May 21, 2018 08:26 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWith 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.
Farming Programme - 13th May 2018
May 13, 2018 14:08 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWith the Nottinghamshire Show this weekend – the first County Show of the year - Sean looks at the importance of County Shows to agriculture.
Farming Programme - 6th May 2018
May 06, 2018 13:44 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBSean'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.
Farming Programme - 29th April 2018
April 29, 2018 13:55 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe hear from the President of the CLA - after meeting Defra's Michael Gove - to discuss the Government's Health and Harmony Consultation.
Farming Programme - 22nd April 2018
April 22, 2018 14:35 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat'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.
Farming Programme - 15th April 2018
April 15, 2018 14:22 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAfter 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.
Farming Programme - 8th April 2018
April 08, 2018 14:34 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBit’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.
Farming Programme - 1st April 2018
April 01, 2018 14:17 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBas 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.
Farming Programme - 25th March 2018
March 26, 2018 10:52 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis 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.
Farming Programme - 18th March 2018
March 18, 2018 15:21 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWith 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.
Farming Programme - 11th March 2018
March 11, 2018 14:51 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe 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?
Farming Programme - 4th March 2018
March 04, 2018 15:47 - 26 minutes - 24 MBwith 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!
Farming Programme - 25th February 2018
February 25, 2018 16:19 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAs 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.
Farming Programme - 18th February 2018
February 18, 2018 15:07 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBSean is discussing the Mind Your Head campaign - aimed at urging those in agriculture to talk more about depression, rather than feeling alone and isolated.
Farming Programme - 11th February 2018
February 11, 2018 14:34 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThere'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.
Farming Programme - 4th February 2018
February 04, 2018 14:56 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 28th January 2018
January 28, 2018 15:13 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHustings 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.
Farming Programme - 21st January 2018
January 21, 2018 16:18 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBSean'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!
Farming Programme - 14th January 2018
January 14, 2018 15:36 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWe 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?
Farming Programme - 7th January 2018
January 07, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe 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?
Farming Programme - 31st December 2017
December 31, 2017 14:56 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 24th December 2017
December 24, 2017 15:14 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt'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.
Farming Programme - 17th December 2017
December 17, 2017 15:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThere'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!
Farming Programme - 10th December 2017
December 10, 2017 15:27 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHow 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!
Farming Programme - 3rd December 2017
December 03, 2017 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23 MBReaction 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.
Farming Programme - 26th November 2017
November 26, 2017 15:14 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe'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.
Farming Programme - 19th November 2017
November 19, 2017 15:49 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAhead 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.
Farming Programme - 12th November 2017
November 12, 2017 15:10 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe 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!
Farming Programme - 5th November 2017
November 05, 2017 15:12 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSean 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!
Farming Programme - 29th October 2017
October 29, 2017 15:31 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAs 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.
Farming Programme - 22nd October 2017
October 22, 2017 14:04 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAn 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.
Farming Programme - 15th October 2017
October 15, 2017 14:03 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBNews 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.
Farming Programme - 8th October 2017
October 08, 2017 15:08 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWe 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.
Farming Programme - 1st October 2017
October 01, 2017 13:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis 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.
Farming Programme - 24th September 2017
September 24, 2017 14:22 - 25 minutes - 23 MBSean 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.
Farming Programme - 17th September 2017
September 17, 2017 14:41 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe 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.
Farming Programme - 10th September 2017
September 10, 2017 14:43 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe 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.