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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Episodes
Farming Programme - 11th September 2016
September 11, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe look at a two million pound project at the University of Lincoln, examining the future of the UKs pig industry. Sean will be asking what it hopes to achieve? Plus, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lincolnshire Machinery Ring...and help launch Red Tractor Week.
Farming Programme - 4th September 2016
September 04, 2016 14:25 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWe're on a farm near Spalding seeing what more can be done to tackle harecoursing. Also, there's some positive news for beet farmers from British Sugar at Newark.......and as the hunt is on for a new judge for the National Sausage Awards, we're at a factory in Boston with one of last years winners to see just what makes a prize winner sausage!
Farming Programme - 28th August 2016
August 28, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBSean looks ahead to Love Lamb Week, starting next Thursday, with a visit to Newark Livestock Market. Also, he has the latest on Harvest 16.....and we hear more from Leadenham Farmer Andrew Ward - the latest victim of rural crime - who's had his Landrover, his MBE medal...and almost his pet dog..stolen
Farming Programme - 21st August 2016
August 21, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week Ellie Codling is in the hotseat, as we look at two different diversifications, the latest on harvest and news on broadband in the countryside. As well as grain and agronomy updates.
Farming Programme - 14th August 2016
August 14, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWe debate one of farmings hot topics – as we return to a potential ban on one of the country’s biggest weed killers amid claims it could have a devastating impact on agriculture. Plus, we meet a farmer near Gainsborough who’s this week been targeted by criminals for the 12th time in 5 years! And, the new smartphone App’s helping harvest this year.
Farming Programme - 7th August 2016
August 07, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn the week rural crime figures were released, we hear from one farmer who says he believes they're actually far worse than has been reported. Also, the row over fake farm labels on our supermarket shelves...and part two of our discussion on covers crops - one of agriculture's hot topics at the moment.
Farming Programme - 31st July 2016
July 31, 2016 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week, with harvest underway we discuss the issue of "cover crops", plus - after arsonists target a farm near Boston, we examine just how to to protect yourselves from such attacks. Also, we pay a visit to England's largest village show - taking place this weekend at Heckington.
Farming Programme - 24th July 2016
July 24, 2016 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, we've been at the UK's largest one day show and chat with a farmer calling for both political and economic stability to help ease current concerns within the industry. Plus, the chief executive of the food and farming group LEAF outlines her 5 year plan, as its celebrates it's 25th birthday.
Farming Programme - 17th July 2016
July 17, 2016 13:32 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBSean's out with the pea harvesters near Boston, looking at how the weather, so far this year has played havoc with the current Pea Harvest. Also, the new deal aimed at helping our diary farmers and with a new Prime Minister and Government, we ask what does it mean for British farming?
Farming Programme - 10th July 2016
July 10, 2016 16:06 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe're at the opening of Louth Tractors new development at Great Limber. Also, we're in Leadenham looking at the latest crop trials being developed there to find out which are working - and which aren't! Plus, we meet a Director of one of the worlds biggest farm equipment manufacturers, to see how business is faring at the moment.
Farming Programme - 3rd July 2016
July 03, 2016 14:09 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, how are prices faring a week on from the Brexit result? Also, we look at the state of the dairy industry and meet the man behind glyphosate, after its given given another 18 month reprieve.
Farming Programme - 26th June 2016
June 27, 2016 09:16 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThis week on the programme - what next for Farming? We discuss the fall out of the Brexit vote and the Prime Minister's resignation with leading figures from the world of agriculture. Plus, highlights from the Lincolnshire Show as we ask - half way through the year - how is agriculture faring in 2016?
Farming Programme - 19th June 2016
June 19, 2016 13:57 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe've highlights of the arable industry's big showcase - the annual Cereals event, where we explore the huge problem of pest control...plus tour a sprayer that's so new..it won't be on sale for another two years! Also, we look ahead to this weeks Lincolnshire Show - and, the change in regulations that are affecting events big and small, from country shows to village fetes!
Farming Programme - 12th June 2016
June 12, 2016 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe're looking at what can be done to tackle the growing problem of blackgrass in our fields. There's the latest report from British sugar, with advice to beet growers and the project putting potatoes into our classrooms.
Farming Programme - 5th June 2016
June 05, 2016 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBTwo farms taking part in Open Farm Sunday - one holding it's first event, the other it's ninth. Also, a look back at World Milk Day - and news of the Wolds Tractor Run.
Farming Programme - 29th May 2016
May 29, 2016 12:18 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBOn the show this week with Ellie Codling…… we look ahead to next weeks Open Farm Sunday, we visited one of our areas biggest agricultural success stories plus your grain, agronomy and weather reports.
Farming Programme - 22nd May 2016
May 22, 2016 13:12 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week, highlights of the EU Referendum debate, held at the Lincolnshire Showground on Friday May 20th.
Farming Programme - 15th May 2016
May 15, 2016 13:48 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWe're at Newark Showground for the Nottinghamshire Show, plus we hear from the organiser of NEXT weekends Woodhall Show. Also we hear from a Dairy Farmer struggling to stay in business..and we've the latest update for beet farmers, with our man from British Sugar in Newark.
Farming Programme - 8th May 2016
May 08, 2016 14:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Tenant Farmers Association joins the row over the Basic Payment Scheme, as the 2016 deadline fast approaches. Plus, as the County Show season gets underway, we look ahead at NEXT weekends Nottinghamshire Show at Newark - plus a preview of the Lincolnshire Young Farmers Rally.
Farming Programme - 24th April 2016
April 24, 2016 15:23 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe're with the Market Rasen Farmer, who's at a loss as to why criminals let loose two hundred of his Deer this week... ..plus, we help launch Great British Beef Week.
Farming Programme - 17th April 2016
April 17, 2016 14:02 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBAdvice for beet farmers from British Sugar in Newark, as some face delays in drilling due to the wet weather. Plus we've the results of this years Farm Bird Count.
Farming Programme - 10th April 2016
April 11, 2016 09:53 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn the programme this week, fresh anger of the Basic Payment Scheme - and Lincolnshire farmers STILL waiting for their money. Plus, we look ahead to Countryside Lincs - happening at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Farming Programme - 3rd April 2016
April 03, 2016 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, Spring has Sprung....so we look at the impact of the mild, but wet, winter on our crops. Plus we celebrate 25 years of farming group LEAF and look ahead to Thursdays Lincolnshire Rural Charities Dinner.
Farming Programme - 27th March 2016
March 29, 2016 08:41 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBOn the programme this week, the Principle of Bishop Burton Burton goes head to head with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, in a row over the future of Riseholme College. Plus, we're with a farmer left reeling after an horrific attack on his sheep.
Farming Programme - 20th March 2016
March 24, 2016 16:25 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on the Farming Programme - reaction to the Chancellor's budget and what it means for agriculture - especially that tax on sugary drink firms. Also, drilling starts for sugar beet - so we'll be at Newark's sugar factory to see how the weather's disturbing things! Also...the study in to organic milk and meat and claims it's a healthier option for our diets.
Farming Programme - 13th March 2016
March 13, 2016 07:40 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week - we meet the farmer breaking world records...on top of the Lincolnshire Wolds......and persuade him to part with his secrets. Also, we hear of new trials taking place on one farm at Leadenham...and the fresh anger over the Basic Payment Scheme, that's proved far from basic for our farmers!
Farming Programme - 6th March 2016
March 06, 2016 15:52 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week: It's all about the future...embracing science for farming to survive. Plus, we explore in more detail the future of Riseholme College.
Farming Programme - 28th February 2016
February 28, 2016 15:35 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week, highlights of the National Farming Union Conference - held this week, focussing on the EU referendum, among other issues. Plus we preview next Tuesdays Lincolnshire Farming Conference.
Farming Programme - 21st February 2016
February 21, 2016 15:56 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWith this weeks talks in Brussels - what does the EU in/our referendum mean for agriculture? Also, we celebrate 20 years of one of the first farm diversification schemes.
Farming Programme - 14th February 2016
February 14, 2016 15:28 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week - an update on the help being given by Lincolnshire farmers to those affected by flooding in Cumbria, and we hear from the man behind plans for a city based pop-up farm, made of shipping containers.
Farming Programme - 7th February 2016
February 07, 2016 18:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, we hear from both sides in the debate over whether a chemical is harmful to bees, as new research is released in to the issue. Also, we look at yet more new technology...this time straight from the production line. And, it's the final week of the sugar beet campaign, so we'll get the latest from Newark's Sugar Beet Factory.
Farming Programme - 31st January 2016
January 31, 2016 14:58 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, as Tesco says sorry for delaying payments to its suppliers, we hear from a Lincolnshire fresh food producer amid fears it could be a more widespread problem among major retailers. Also, we were at Louth Tractors Open Day earlier this week, finding out all about the European Machine of the Year!
Farming Programme - 24th January 2016
January 24, 2016 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, concern over the lack of payments made so far under BPS, also we've highlights from Lamma, a look ahead at a scheme aimed at getting tractors into our schools, and we help launch Wake Up Your Shake Up - the new name for Farmhouse Breakfast Week.
Farming Programme - 17th January 2016
January 17, 2016 16:44 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis Week, The landmark compensation ruling for one farmer who's land was flooded, also we look ahead to the Lamma and look back at the ICC Conference from this week.
Farming Programme - 10th January 2016
January 10, 2016 16:54 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week, we find out how a food board - set up a year ago to champion food production in our area - is doing, 12 months on. Plus, we're on the banks of the Humber, taking a tour of a traditional smokehouse.
Farming Programme - 3rd January 2016
January 03, 2016 07:35 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis Week, Sean and his guests looks back at the agricultural events of 2015, including the huge success of Open Farm Sunday - the best yet. Plus an update on a new group set up to try and get new blood interested in farming.
Farming Programme - 27th December 2015
December 27, 2015 07:35 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThis Week's Farming is a post-Christmas Special as the farming regular's come together to perform their annual Farming Pantomime. This year, it's the story of Dick TURNIP - The Misunderstood Agronomist.
Farming Programme - 20th December 2015
December 20, 2015 16:32 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week on the Farming Programme, we discuss the farming year coming to an end...and hopes for the new year, with the chairwoman of Lincolnshire'as National Farmers Union Also, we've the last agronomy, grain and sugar beet reports for 2015 - and a sneak preview of NEXT weeks Farming Pantomime.