Farming Programme

Highlights from Lamma. Plus, after Theresa May unveils her Brexit plan, are we any closer to knowing what it means for agriculture?

We're looking at ways of getting the most out of soil on the land....protecting it for future generations, while making it more profitable for those in farming today. Plus...a look ahead to next weeks Lamma Show, at the East of England Showground.

A debate at the Oxford Union found in favour of the motion that the FAMILY is the biggest threat to the future of Family Farms! With that in mind, Sean looks at how big an issue it really is and has advice that could stop families - and their farms - from tearing themselves apart! Also, an update on the sugar beet campaign and bird flu!

This week is a Boxing Day edition of the Farming Programme and it's the annual Farming Pantomime, featuring all the regulars from the programme - acting (quite badly!) as Sean presents Snow White and the Seven Brexiteers.(It even includes the return of Sally Elkington)

Concerns over the future of landworkers once Brexit becomes a reality...Plus, Sean hears from two organisations offering help for those in agriculture who may struggling this Christmas.

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!