The Farming Programme

We report from the annual agronomists conference, and the triple theme for farming for the coming new year. Plus, we meet the potential new farm managers who are currently being put through their paces!

We report from the big Croptec event - held this week - focussing on crop protection, plus the new technology helping our arable farmers. Plus, an update on the sugar beet campaign, with some good news for our beet farmers.

Highlights from the Midlands Machinery Show at Newark....as we look at new technology for 2017...and the hope of attracting new blood into agriculture. Plus, we'll hear reaction to what the Chancellor had to say in his Autumn Statement.

The warning to farmers over possible Bovine TB and Bird Flu in Europe - what happens if there's an outbreak of either them, here?

More discussion on Brexit plus what a President-elect Trump means for agriculture here. Plus, we ask how are our Young Farmers feeling at the moment - we look at a recent survey of members, presented this week to the Farming Minister George Eustice.

Highlights from the East of England Farming Conference, where Brexit was the big talking point once again. Plus...a new idea...FLY FARMING...and how it could help tackle food waste!

We ask just what IS the law for farmers, if a dog is worrying their livestock...Also...fears Lincolnshire could soon lose it's agricultural chaplain - could other areas soon follow suit to save money?..and as more in agricultural starts to look at the use of drones to help with farming...we meet the brains behind a new academy, aimed at ensuring you stay legal!