The Farming Programme

Reaction to news that glyphosate has been relicensed for use for another 5 years. There had been fears the key ingredient in the world's biggest selling weed killer could have been banned. Also, we have highlights from Croptech and the main talking points from the CLA's Rural Business Conference.

We're going back to basics with a Boston farm dealer who's bucking the trend when it comes to new technology. Also, we we're at a Conference in Newark this week, asking if agricultural businesses are ready for Brexit. And we find out what Club Hectare is all about - and why it's just had a relaunch - with Chris Hewis, it's co-founder from Habrough.

Ahead of next weeks Midlands Machinery Show, Sean visits a machinery dealer to find out how business has been so far this year and where the technology is heading for the future. Also, there’s an update for our sugar beet farmers, as the campaign continues.

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.

We're celebrating Love Lamb Week, which started on Friday. Plus we hear of the work of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Also, there's an update from a farmer who appeared on last weeks programme - as he sets a new world record with his peas!

We find out how Sean got on during a record breaking attempt on a combine on the Lincolnshire Wolds. But was the harvest record broken?

Sean's talking rural crime on the programme this week...as NFU Mutual reports just how much crime is costing farmers in our part of the world. We'll hear from one Lincolnshire farmer who's been the victim of crime 13 times in the last 5 years!

Sean looks at how the weather is affecting this years harvest. Plus, he looks at biocontrol, asking just what is integrated pest management? And farmers have their say on the future of Louth Cattle Market

This week Sean visits one of the UK's largest egg producers and finally tries to answer the question, what DID come first - the chicken or the egg? Plus...news of a pilot scheme for beet farmers from British Sugar and we ask why the Countryside Matters, as Sean hears of a new campaign aimed at promoting our rural communities.

We hear why the Pub Landlord comedian Al Murray has been speaking out about safety on our farms this week, plus Sean takes a sneak peak at some early results from a special poll that's been asking what are the priorities for agriculture for the next few years?

After the NFU launched it's rural crime manifesto, we have a special report looking at the issue of harecoursing and ask what more can be done to tackle the growing problem?

We take a rare peak inside a frozen food factory in Boston- where peas are processed within minutes of being taken out of the field. Plus, we go off-grid with a new zero energy water pump, aimed at saving farmers money.

We hear from the owners of the UK's first ever slaughter-free dairy, as they outline their plans and why they're doing it. Also, concern for the future of Louth Cattle Market as a consultation's launched which could see it close and the research that could see a replacement for pesticides in the next ten years.

Sean meets new Defra Secretary Michael Gove, discussing farm subsidies, Brexit, glyphosate and his vision of agriculture. Plus, we see how the Pea Harvest is getting on....and an update on potatoes as well.

Highlights from the Lincolnshire Show...including why shows such as this are still a success, despite others around the country closing down. Plus the NFU and the CLA react to the Queens Speech with plans for an Agriculture Bill AND we hear from the man who'll help draw up the bill....the Farming Minister George Eustice.

Highlights from the Cereals Event, plus reaction to Michael Gove's appointment as Defra Secretary. We also look ahead to the Lincolnshire Show.