The Farming Programme

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All the latest from the world of agricultural with news, views, and regular market and agronomy updates with Steve Orchard.

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432 episodes
Updated Mar 9, 2025

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Nov 6, 2022 · 25 min
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sun 6th Nov
Lincs FM Farming Programme November 5th. We discuss mental health and the pressures of farming, the Crop Tech agricultural event and sheep body conditioning. Plus there's agronomy, the market reports and weather for the week ahead.
Oct 30, 2022 · 26 min
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sun 30th October
The week in agriculture with the latest on Avian Flu, we look ahead to this weeks Back British Farming day and a look at the Schools Challenge in Lincolnshire. Plus agronomy. the market reports and weather for the week ahead.
Oct 23, 2022 · 24 min
Lincs FM Farming Programme Sunday 23rd Oct
On the Farming Programme this week we find out about Young Farmers week and the Harvest Festival at Lincoln Cathedral. Plus the market and livestock reports. agronomy and weather for the week ahead.
Oct 16, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 16th October 2022
We take a look at some prototype kit for crop farmers this week, hear all about Farmer Time and get details of a fire and crime prevention seminar coming up in Lincolnshire. Plus the regular crop, livestock and grain market reports and some timely agronomy advice.
Oct 9, 2022 · 25 min
Farming Programme 9th October 2022
This week we face the elephant in the room for many family farmers. If you've ever thought about joining Young Farmers but don't know what to do, where to go, maybe a bit nervous? Local clubs are opening their doors to new members this month. Plus we meet another Lincolnshire farming champion, we look back at Lincolnshire Day at the showground and get the week's market and crop reports and some important and timely agronomy advice.
Oct 2, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 2nd October 2022
Attention young farmers and students - the NFU needs you! We talk about their ambassador programme, and we meet the new European ploughing champion, have some rural volunteering opportunities as well as agronomy advice, market reports and the weather for the week to come.
Sep 25, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 25th September 2022
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.
Sep 18, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 18th September 2022
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.
Sep 11, 2022 · 17 min
Farming Programme 11th September 2022
Crop and market reports plus timely agronomy advice.
Sep 4, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 4th September 2022
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.
Aug 28, 2022 · 29 min
Farming Programme 28th August 2022
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.
Aug 21, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 21st August 2022
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.
Aug 14, 2022 · 29 min
Farming Programme 14th August 2022
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.
Aug 7, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 7th August 2022
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.
Jul 31, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 31st July 2022
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.
Jul 24, 2022 · 27 min
Farming Programme 24th July 2022
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.
Jul 17, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 17th July 2022
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.
Jul 10, 2022 · 25 min
Farming Programme 10th July 2022
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.
Jul 3, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 3rd July 2022
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.
Jun 26, 2022 · 26 min
Farming Programme 26th June 2022
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.