The Farming Programme

More developments on the Agriculture Bill, an update on the sugar beet campaign and a look at the Young Farmers' plans for their new year. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.

What's the latest farm 'by-product' to be turned into fuel? And what's happened to all the straw? Plus agronomy, a market update and a look at the farming weather for the week ahead.

What does the CLA propose regarding hare coursing? One Lincolnshire farmer describes how he's 'doing his bit for net zero'. Plus agronomy, market update and a look at the weather for the farming week ahead.

Taking a look at some fascinating new agri-tech, a look at the markets and some sound agronomy advice.

Steve talks to one of the big players in Lincolnshire agriculture, there's details of British Food Fortnight and there are still places available for this year's new agriculture courses. Plus agronomy advice and a look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.

Ellie Codling is in charge of the programme again this week, checking in with livestock farmers on straw quality & the Young Farmers on life in lockdown.

Ellie Codling looks after the programme this week. There's talk of this year's harvest & the future of the National Ploughing Championships.

To cull or not to cull? We're talking badgers this week on the programme. And we'll look ahead to Love Lamb Week - more than just a Sunday lunch! Plus Sean Sparling is back from his holiday with agronomy, we'll look at the markets and the weather for the week ahead.

Crime, cows and a conversation about conservation on the menu this week. Plus of course a market update from Openfield.

Steve's been on the farm this week, looking at the crops and finding out about the efforts made by our famers to preserve and enhance the environment for wildlife. And just why is oil seed rape disappearing from the fields?

We'll take a look back at Thursday's 24 Hours in Farming, was it effective? And Steve's joined by writer, broadcaster and countryside fan Ben Fogle to talk about the countryside, farming and the smell! Plus a check on the markets and prices and a look at the farming weather for the week to come.

What happened when a Washingborough farmer couldn't use his own land after a stewardship scheme? More new tech in prospect, plus agronomy advice and a look at the markets and prices.

With wool prices hitting zero, what are sheep farmers to do with all those fleeces? We'll talk tech and find out about the CLA's proposed changes to planning rules to aid the recovery. Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.

We'll talk bees, peas and farm safety Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.

We'll find out all about a project working to improve soil quality, make crop farming more sustainable and reduce flooding. Also updates on the potato crop, agronomy advice and a look at the markets.

Steve visits a virtual farm​, shining the spotlight on rural carbon. We'll take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.

It's English Wine Week, find out all about it with Bill Hobson from the multi-award winning Somerby Vineyards. We'll consider AI (artificial intelligence), are we ready for robots and are they up to the job yet? Plus, of course, a look at the markets and some timely agronomy advice.

What’s it like being a 'monitor farm' on the AHDB's Farm Excellence Programme. Should all children be taught the Countryside Code? Harecoursing incidents topped 1,000 in the last 6 months. Is that good or bad? Chief Inspector Phil Vickers also joins us with an update.

Looking ahead to '24 Hours in Farming', run by the Farmers Guardian and Morrisons. Plus updates on potatoes and the NFU food standards petition. And, of course, timely agronomy advice and a market update.

We'll discuss the changes to the Red Tractor scheme, look ahead to Cereals Online which takes place this week. We'll also speak to a dairy farmer from near Melton Mowbray about the state of the sector and a new Dairy Hardship Scheme.

The Lincolnshire Show 2020 IS going ahead (online!) - how will it work and what can we expect to see and enjoy? And Steve has details of an upcoming 'alternative' crops webinar as well as important agronomy advice and a look at the markets.

Steve has some important agronomy advice, an update from the markets and the sugar beet fields. Also where are we with summer-worker recruitment? Is there still a shortage? And we’ll end with an agricultural poem, that’s raising money for a very good cause!

We talk money, how has agriculture coped with covid, what help might be available if the bank balance is under pressure. And we find out about a campaign to save a long-established breed of (Lincolnshire) sheep that's in danger of disappearing. Plus the market report, agronomy and a report direct from the farm

Is vertical farming a threat or an opportunity? How did last weekend’s online agricultural show go, how much did it raise for farming charities? Plus the usual market report and agronomy advice.

There's good news about the Basic Payments Scheme, we’ll find out about the plan to prevent last year’s devastating floods around Spilsby and Wainfleet from happening again. How are you coping with home schooling? We have some exciting 'armchair agriculture' learning activities on offer from the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.