The Farming Programme

The chief executive of the National Sheep Association gives his thoughts on the first week of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the increased possibility of a No-Deal Brexit. Plus, a Canadian Farmers view on the future of farming....and the need to protect our soil.

Harvest is underway but once the crops are gone, the harecoursers return. Sean returns to the issue of tackling rural crime. Plus, he’ll catch up with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust....looking at the Breeds doing well and tho

Will it be Prime Minister Johnson or Prime Minister Hunt? In the week we get a new PM, Sean looks at what a change at the top might mean for agriculture. Also, the plan to put more trees on our farms, which might help save the environment.

After launching Great British Pea Week, last week, Sean helps launch Farm Safety Week. Also, as it’s Wimbledon finals day, we’ll look at this year’s Strawberry Harvest. You bring the cream

Sean will help launch Great British Pea Week...as he's out in the field, looking at this years pea harvest. Plus...an update on sugar beet and potatoes.

Sean discusses climate change and what agriculture can do to tackle it.

He’ll hear of two farms...a matter of miles apart. One that’s under water because of flooding. The other in desperate need of water, suffering drought like conditions!

The first of two part special as Sean asks are we taking the issue of flooding, exteme weather and climate change seriously and what does it all mean for the future of farming.

Highlights from a very muddy Cereals - the big arable farming event, held this week, despite the weather! Sean will hear from the President of the NFU on why agriculture needs to plan better for the future. Plus, he meets a Kenyan farmer, who has lessons for those working in the industry in our part of the world.

Sean looks at Open Farm Sunday - with farms across the country opening their gates to show off what they do. Also, there's an update on the beet campaign from British Sugar and more agricultural reaction to the runners and riders competing to be the next Prime Minister.

What could a new Prime Minister mean for agriculture? Plus, Sean meets the UK farmer who grows the biggest range of Garlic in Europe.