The Farming Programme

We 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!

Sean 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!

As 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.

An 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.

News 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.

We 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.

This 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.

Sean 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.

The 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.

The 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.