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| Farming Programme 1st September 2024 | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:32:06 | |
Potato Days is coming to Lincolnshire this week - what's on? Are gene-edited cereals a step closer? You can have your say and get involved in the growing. Sean Sparling is back with crop reports and some timely agronomy advice. Plus the week's farming news and weather and a look at the livestock and grain markets. | |||
| Farming Programme 25th August 2024 | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:28:07 | |
A look back at how we got to where we are with harvest 2024. Two Lincolnshire farmers share how their harvest is going. Livestock and grain market reports. The week's farming news and weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 23rd June 2024 | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:55:50 | |
Lincolnshire Show special - hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw; LRSN Head of Charity, Amy Thomas with an important announcement; agronomy with Sean Sparling live from the show and round-Britain charity tractor her, Taron Lee - how much did they raise and who for? How safe are ATVs (quad bikes), how to make them safer and there's training available. What was new at Cereals? Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports and thew week's weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 25th September 2022 | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:26:11 | |
Size is important! (when it comes to seeds anyway). Details of a farm open day and a really important consultation for the pig sector. Plus timely agronomy advice and market reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 18th September 2022 | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:26:05 | |
What are pros and cons of drilling a combinable crop through living mulch? Have you ever thought of converting your Land Rover to electric power. The answers on this week's podcast. We'll also talk free trees, agronomy, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. And, of course, pay our respects to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. | |||
| Farming Programme 11th September 2022 | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:17:09 | |
Crop and market reports plus timely agronomy advice. | |||
| Farming Programme 4th September 2022 | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:26:28 | |
We meet the new Chief Exec of the National Pig Association, hear about a net zero competition and Love Lamb Week. Plus get the crop and market reports and some timely agronomy advice. | |||
| Farming Programme 28th August 2022 | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:29:50 | |
More from the inspirational and engaging story of The Black Farmer, good news for livestock farmers from Defra, and what is Polysulphate? Plus the crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 21st August 2022 | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:26:00 | |
The results of a direct drilling experiment are in. We share the inspirational story of 'The Black Farmer'. And get updates from the potato fields, the livestock and grain market reports and Sean Sparling, our independent crop consultant, continues his look at the challenges facing farming as we head into crop season 22/23. | |||
| Farming Programme 14th August 2022 | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:29:20 | |
This week we'll hear from 2020 Soil Farmer of the Year and talk regenerative farming with a Scunthorpe farmer whom you'll see in the upcoming documentary film '6 Inches of Soil'. We talk fire risk, sugar beet and independent crop consultant Sean Sparling looks back at season 21/22. Plus our weekly livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 7th August 2022 | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:26:08 | |
Soil is the focus this week: health tips and an upcoming movie '6 Inches of Soil'. There's new legislation in force this aiming to get tough on hare coursing. Plus the week's livestock and grain market reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 31st July 2022 | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:26:27 | |
How best to promote farming (for free)? How important is first aid training? The answers on this week's podcast. Plus details of a new cashflow funding option, crop and market reports and agronomy advice. | |||
| Farming Programme 24th July 2022 | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:27:07 | |
This week sees the return of the UK's biggest village show and it's in Lincolnshire. If you're looking to start formal farming education next term, what's available? Plus agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 16th June 2024 | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
A bumper edition this week! A look ahead to Groundswell. Reports from Cereals including with the CLA President, Savills and TIAH. The week's farming news, weather, crop, livestock and grain market reports and some timely and important agronomy advice. Ad a big announcement for Cereals 2025! | |||
| Farming Programme 17th July 2022 | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:26:40 | |
This week we get to know the new chair of Lincolnshire Young Farmers, find out if there really is likely to be a shortage of turkeys at Christmas and we're out and about at the Great Yorkshire Show. Plus agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 10th July 2022 | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:25:50 | |
Looking ahead to the Great Yorkshire Show, talking women in agriculture and business with the new CEO at Woldmarsh and reviewing the first half of the year in the livestock market. Plus crop and market reports and agronomy advice. | |||
| Farming Programme 3rd July 2022 | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:26:10 | |
This week we get to know the new Chief Exec of Woldmarsh and take an early look at a tractor with no cab, no seats and no driver! Plus agronomy advice, cop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 26th June 2022 | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:26:07 | |
Hear how supermarket giant Morrisons is employing tree advisers to help farmers meet planting targets and help unlock government funding. We share a farmer's mental health story and where to get help, look back at Lincolnshire Show and get the latest crop and market reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 19th June 2022 | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:26:16 | |
The return of the Lincolnshire Show this week - we talk to the organiser and the show's youngest ever exhibitor! The government's food strategy was published a few days ago to a mixed response - is there a silver lining in the cloud? Ten weeks after a direct drill day pitted several machines against each other, how do they compare? Plus market reports and the weather for the coming week. | |||
| Farming Programme 12th June 2022 | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:26:21 | |
LRSN, Virgin Money and the CLA all have something important to say on this week's programme. Plus timely agronomy advice, crop and market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 5th June 2022 | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:25:50 | |
We talk potatoes and heat stress, the Wolds Tractor Run and look back at the life and huge contribution of an influential figure in the world of farming and the environment who passed away a few days ago. Plus crop and market reports and the week's weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 15th May 2022 | 15 May 2022 | 00:24:53 | |
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the pig sector? Still thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday? All you need to know on this week's podcast, plus market reports and we're in conversation with the ew NFU Vice-President, David Exwood. | |||
| Farming Programme 8th May 2022 | 08 May 2022 | 00:26:23 | |
Why is the egg sector the latest to be in crisis? What are Lincolnshire Young Farmers up to? We'll find out on this week's podcast, plus look at some exciting new farm tech and get the crop, livestock and grain market reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 1st May 2022 | 01 May 2022 | 00:25:51 | |
The government published its 'Levelling up the rural economy' committee report this week - does it deliver what we're hoping for? We'll look ahead to the Newark Show, plus we have agronomy advice, crop, livestock and grain market reports, the weather for the week to come and details of a vintage tractor run taking place in Lincolnshire. | |||
| Farming Programme 9th June 2024 | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:34:32 | |
A look ahead to the 139th Lincolnshire Show. Blowfly in sheep - particularly nasty, what can you do about it? An early look at some sugar beet herbicide trials. Timely agronomy advice and crop report. The week's farming news, livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week ahead. | |||
| Farming Programme 24th April 2022 | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:26:07 | |
Is direct drilling the way to go? How do you decide which manufacturer? We hear of agri costs spiraling upwards, but do the facts bear this out?
How has lambing gone and how are the markets and crops performing?
Lots of questions! The answers on this week's Farming Programme. | |||
| Farming Programme 17th April 2022 | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:25:50 | |
Important news if you abstract water; how to prevent diesel theft from farms; Morrisons are hiring more cattle finishers; and a new process to better establish rape seed. Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports. And HAPPY EASTER! | |||
| Farming Programme 10th April 2022 | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:25:42 | |
Good news this week around muckspreading and the use of Urea. We look back to the recently completed sugar beet campaign and ahead to Easter visitors. Plus crop, livestock and grain reports. | |||
| Farming Programme 3rd April 2022 | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:25:54 | |
Weather, nitrogen alternatives, direct drilling, LEAF Open Farm Sunday and Countryside Lincs on this week's podcast. Plus market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 27th March 2022 | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:25:28 | |
We look at a new mowing system designed to protect bugs, insects and small creatures as well as helping wildflowers to bloom again at the roadside. We'll hear about some upcoming events benefitting local and farming charities that you and I can support. Plus timely advice from our crop doctor, market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 20th March 2022 | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:25:30 | |
What to do with those old household batteries - turn them into fertiliser! We'll hear about electric quad bikes, automating lettuces and breeding flies for feed. Plus agronomy, market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 13th March 2022 | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:25:45 | |
Will the new red diesel rules affect you? We've a critical food safety message, plus agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week. How many of us fully understand the transition from BPS to ELMS? We've have help in the form of a CLA roadshow. And we'll hear all about a school farm garden near Boston. | |||
| Farming Programme 6th March 2022 | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:25:31 | |
What effect could the extra salt as a result of rising sea levels have on our soil and crops? Why were so many tractors in school playgrounds and so many people at Newark Showground last week? The answers, plus agronomy, market reports and the week's farming weather on the Farming Programme. | |||
| Farming Programme 27th February 2022 | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
A bit of an educational theme this week as we hear about a food, farming and environment schools challenge, an agricultural apprentice open event and we'll learn what we can expect from Cereals as it returns to Duxford this summer. Plus livestock and grain market reports and why am I going back on a diet?! | |||
| Farming Programme 20th February 2022 | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:25:15 | |
If you're an AHDB levy payer, or a farmer thinking of retirement, or any other kind of farmer, it's important you listen to this week's Farming Programme. Plus agronomy advice, concerns over glyphosate supply, market reports, farming news and weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 2nd June 2024 | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:36:31 | |
What's on at Cereals 2024? Advice and guidance for school leavers this summer. Lincs Wolds Tractor Run previewed. The week's farming news and weather. Crop, livestock and grain market reports and timely agronomy advice. | |||
| Farming Programme 13th February 2022 | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:26:17 | |
A report from the pig sector crisis meeting with Defra, the launch of a very important campaign to promote better mental health in agriculture and part two of our visit to a vertical farm growing millions of basil plants, all year round. Plus timely agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 6th February 2022 | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:25:54 | |
If you eat basil, there's a good chance it was grown in an old industrial unit in Scunthorpe - Steve pays a visit to a vertical farm. The Big Farmland Bird Count returns for its 9th year. Plus agronomy, market reports, farming news and weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 30th January 2022 | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:25:55 | |
We look ahead to Tractors into Schools, consider a serious potato problem and look at the support available to the farming and country community in these stressful times. Plus agronomy, the livestock and grain market reports and the week's farming weather. | |||
| Farming Programme 23rd June 2022 | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
Is including livestock in the arable rotation a possible solution to black grass? We look forward to Open Farm Sunday, which launches this week and Sean Sparling is back with agronomy and a report from the AICC conference. Plus livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 16th January 2022 | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:24:46 | |
We debate the Landscape Recovery Scheme this week and look ahead to the tasty delights of Farmhouse Breakfast Week. Plus, agronomy, livestock and grain market reports and the week’s farming news. | |||
| Farming Programme 9th January 2022 | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:26:06 | |
New farming incentives to talk about, some good news if you've been a victim of hare coursing, a new weekly review of the livestock market, grain prices and the weather for the week ahead. | |||
| Farming Programme 2nd January 2022 | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:25:58 | |
Continuing our review of 2021 and preview of 2022. Focusing on the pig and poultry sectors, farm safety, agronomy and the practical and mental health support available to the country community as we move into the new year. | |||
| Farming Programme 26th December 2021 | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:25:22 | |
We look back at a challenging 2021 and consider what we can expect as we move into the new year. We'll hear from local farmers and industry leaders. | |||
| Farming Programme 19th December 2021 | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:26:21 | |
How much of a threat to the dairy industry is cryptosporidium? It is getting more prevalent. We'll talk potatoes, agronomy, the markets and take a look at one of the Lincolnshire Christmas highlights - the Louth Christmas Charity Tractor Run. | |||
| Farming Programme 12th December 2021 | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:25:45 | |
Hear our trip to see Louth Livestock Market in action, another yield success for a Lincolnshire farmer - hear how he did it, and the latest fly-tipping stats have been released and don't make good reading for Lincolnshire. Plus agronomy advice and a review of the grain markets. | |||
| Farming Programme 26th May 2024 | 26 May 2024 | 00:42:37 | |
Farming careers. Farm Safety Foundation's 10 years. More new pig & poultry products. Agronomy, news, weather and market reports. Possibly the biggest charity tractor run ever? THE WEEK IN AGRICULTURE. | |||
| Farming Programme 5th December 2021 | 05 Dec 2021 | 00:26:00 | |
A Lincolnshire farmer has won an award for the best oilseed rape yield in the country, we'll find out how he did it. We talk (Christmas) turkey and ask the question 'who's your Julie?'. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and a look at the weather for the week to come. | |||
| Farming Programme 28th November 2021 | 28 Nov 2021 | 00:25:35 | |
There's some good news from Defra, especially if you are am agricultural contractor. It's not been all plain sailing for the start of the sugar beet campaign at Newark - an update from British Sugar and a Lincolnshire grower. Plus hear about the tie-up between fast food giant McDonalds and one of the country's major agricultural educators. Plus agronomy and a review of the markets. | |||
| Farming Programme 21st November 2021 | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:25:56 | |
Good news about rural crime in Lincolnshire, a new campaign launches to support and promote British farming. And if you use, or are, an agricultural contractor, you need to listen! Plus agronomy, the grain markets and the week's farming news and weather. | |||
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