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All the latest from the world of agricultural with news, views, and regular market and agronomy updates with Steve Orchard.... more
FAQs about The Farming Programme:How many episodes does The Farming Programme have?The podcast currently has 458 episodes available.
September 11, 2016Farming Programme - 11th September 2016We 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....more26minPlay
September 04, 2016Farming Programme - 4th September 2016We'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!...more29minPlay
August 28, 2016Farming Programme - 28th August 2016Sean 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...more26minPlay
August 21, 2016Farming Programme - 21st August 2016This 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....more26minPlay
August 14, 2016Farming Programme - 14th August 2016We 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....more26minPlay
August 07, 2016Farming Programme - 7th August 2016In 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....more26minPlay
July 31, 2016Farming Programme - 31st July 2016This 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....more27minPlay
July 24, 2016Farming Programme - 24th July 2016This 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....more26minPlay
July 17, 2016Farming Programme - 17th July 2016Sean'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?...more32minPlay
July 10, 2016Farming Programme - 10th July 2016We'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....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Farming Programme:How many episodes does The Farming Programme have?The podcast currently has 458 episodes available.