The Farming Show

We've news for farmers with tenants. The future of the Yield Enhancement Network is assured. And we've details of a big Lincolnshire herd dispersal. Plus our regulars - crop doctor Sean Sparling talks weather, crops and has some essential agronomy advice and we'll review the livestock and grain markets.

Steve's reporting from Clarkson's Farm, Diddly Squat, ahead of this summer's Cereal Show. It's Great British Beef Week. The National Commercial Cattle Show is coming to the East Midlands for the first time next month. Plus our regulars are here with the latest agronomy, crop, livestock and grain market reports. The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard - sponsored by Masons Rural.

We examine the farm machinery market and the move from new to used. We look ahead to a big day in the Lincolnshire country calendar. There's a sugar update and a great announcement for the county. Plus our regulars: Sean Sparling talks crops, weather and agronomy and the market updates with Louth Livestock Market and Openfield. The Farming Show, sponsored by Masons Rural.

This week we re-visit a Lincolnshire farm that, two years ago this week was in the middle of a lake, for four months! We've an Easter message of hope and we meet the new manager of Louth Livestock Market. Plus the latest lambing news, market reports and important agronomy advice.

A new digital tool to help combat BYDV New oilseed rape research that could use farmers' input The Wolds Discussion Group is now on a stronger footing Plus our regulars: Sean Sparling talks crops and agronomy and there's market updates from Louth Livestock Market and Openfield.

What is the 'Chopper Challenge' the Lincolnshire Young Farmers are doing this Easter as a fundraiser? We hear from Brian Richardson at Virgin Money and Amy Thomas, Head of Charity at LRSN.

Fertiliser - why so expensive and in short supply? It's time for Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Awards. What's the next chapter for Gainsborough sprayer manufacturer, Chafer? Sean Sparling talks weather, crops and agronomy. Louth Market auctioneer Edward Middleton and Openfield's Freya Butler take a look at the livestock and grain markets. Sponsored by Masons Rural.

We’ve news this week of developments in SFI and other grant funding. What’s the state of the rural land market? And I’ve been out to welcome tractors into schools. Our regulars are here too, reporting on the livestock and grain markets are Louth Market and Openfield and crop doctor Sean Sparling looks at the crops, has some important agronomy advice and some fascinating weather stats for us. Sponsored by Masons Rural: masonsrural.co.uk

We review the state of the poultry sector and bird flu. The latest fly-tipping numbers are in, is it getting any better? Why will we have tractors parked in many Lincolnshire school playgrounds this week? Entries are open for the British Young Farmer Awards. Plus our weekly look at the state of the crops, weather, livestock and grain markets with Sean Sparling, Louth Livestock Market and Openfield. Sponsored by Masons Rural - masonsrural.co.uk

There's a new hydrogen pipeline about to be laid across Lincolnshire. What does it mean for landowners - opportunity, or threat? We get an update on the recently launched Women In Agriculture Network, and progress is being made. There's more on the 'Roadmap to Resilience' from the speakers at the recent Lincolnshire Farming Conference. Plus our weekly crop, livestock, and grain market reports and agronomy advice from crop doctor Sean Sparling. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard. Masons Rural proudly sponsors

This week, we hear from the speakers at the Lincolnshire Farming Conference 2026. There's more clever new tech for livestock farmers, all launched at the recent Dairy Tech. We get the latest news from Lincolnshire Young Farmers. Plus our weekly crop, livestock, and grain market reports and agronomy advice from crop doctor Sean Sparling. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard. Masons Rural proudly sponsors

Clever new tech for the livestock sector on show for the first time at Dairy Tech. We preview the Lincolnshire Farming Conference with chair Kelly Hewson-Fisher. Sean Sparling walks through the (wet and heavy) fields to look at the state of the crops and give us some timely agronomy advice, and we get the latest from LRSN, the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network. Plus our weekly crop, livestock, and grain market reports. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard. Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show.

This week, the thoughts of Yellowbelly MP Robbie Moore and Head of Agriculture at Natural England Peter Craven on politics, farming, and the environment. We're joined by farmer and podcaster, Milly Fyfe, to talk about her latest project, The Countryside Kitchen. Sean Sparling walks through the (wet and heavy) fields to look at the state of the crops and give us some timely agronomy advice. Plus our weekly crop, livestock, and grain market reports.The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard. Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show.

Reporting on more shiny new kit launched at LAMMA.It's not too early to be thinking about LEAF Open Farm Sunday.Details of a conference in Peterborough this week: Soya to Sustainability. And crop doctor, Sean Sparling, is back with some agronomy advice and talking office software for farmers. Plus our weekly crop, livestock, and grain market reports. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard. Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show.

We look at some new kit for livestock farmers, on display at LAMMA.Matt Riddington summarises the government's new Animal Welfare Strategy and the recent Baroness Batters Farming Profitability Review.Abi Saunders from Masons Rural considers the Defra Secretary's announcements at the Oxford Farming Conference.How did the Louth Christmas Charity Tractor Run do?Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets.The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

This week we visit a Holbeach firm turning food waste into fertiliser (and other good stuff).We conclude our look back at 2025 in agriculture and share the plans of two Lincolnshire farmers who both had mixed years, on and off the farm.Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets.The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Part two of our look back at the year just ended and plans for 2026. This week we're joined by Beth Appleyard from Lincolnshire Young Farmers, Cath Crowther, Regional Director at the CLA, Abi Saunders from Masons Rural, Ed Middleton at Louth Market and Head of Charity at Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, Amy Thomas.The year in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.And there's a report from last Monday's Louth Livestock Market, which carries on as normal through the festive season.FROM ALL OF US AT THE FARMING SHOW AND LINCS SOUND, VERY BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR!Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

This week we take a look back at 2025 in agriculture and do some crystal ball gazing into 2026 with regular contributors...Crop doctor Sean SparlingJo Webb from Addington FundOpenfield's Freya Butler Lincolnshire Chair of the NFU, Henry Moretonand Charlotte Powell, Chief Exec at Lincolnshire Showground.The year in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.And there's a report from last Monday's Louth Livestock Market, which carries on as normal through the festive season.FROM ALL OF US AT THE FARMING SHOW, HOPE YOU HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR!Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

A look ahead to LAMMA and the Oxford Farming Conference, both coming up just after Christmas. An update on the family farm tax situation - what can farmers do to keep up the pressure? Details of a project led by a Lincolnshire firm to aid Ukraine's energy needs.Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

This week...We hear about the most northerly olive crop in the world, producing olive oil, here in Lincolnshire.Could you be the next soil farmer of the year?Two festive farmer events taking place next Sunday.What to do with slugs and grain store pests.Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets. The week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

This week we focus on farm safety with the Farm Safety Foundation, Yellow Wellies, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors and one Lincolnshire farmer who lost almost everything in a farm accident - could it have been prevented?Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets, some timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling and a sugar beet update.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard, including...Thoughts on the budget with CLA Regional Director, Cath Crowther.Abi Saunders from Masons Rural has been out and about and has set up a new discussion group for Lincolnshire farmers.And we hear the story of another farmer, making changes.Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets and some timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

A new act of parliament has come into force, how will it affect livestock and crop farmers?We’ll share some good news from several local Young Farmers clubs and talk to a Lincolnshire farmer who’s had to radically re-think his businessSean Sparling is here with a look at the crops and some timely agronomy advice.Plus our weekly look at the livestock and grain markets and some timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

We preview the Midlands Machinery Show at Newark Showground.It's Farmhouse Breakfast Week at Lincolnshire Showground - why is a healthy breakfast so important for kids?The latest initiatives from Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN).How does this summer's weather compare to the famous summer of 1976? Should we concerned about 2026?Plus our weekly look at the crops and the livestock and grain markets and some timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Thinking of diversifying into holiday lets? Steve's been to the Farm Business Innovation Show.New to farming and need funding? There's new grant funding available.Spraying and spreading using drones. The rules and the possibilities.Plus our weekly look at the crops and the livestock and grain markets and some timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

A detailed look at the RSPCA Assured scheme for livestock farmers.How easy are pumpkins to grow?And as we get closer to Christmas, how are the turkeys this year?Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Good news for farmers employing overseas seasonal workers.Details of a new alternative spring wheat.A look ahead to a show full of ideas for farming businesses.Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

News for Countryside Stewardship farmers.A new AI tool for miscanthus growers.New mental health awareness training for the farming and rural community.Hear from the winners at Thursday's British Farming Awards.Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

This week: the official harvest numbers from AHDB.Details of a new network for women in agriculture.Ahead of the British Farming Awards this week, we meet someone who is already another Lincolnshire award winner.Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

A look back at Lincolnshire Day and a look forward to the Harvest Festival at Lincoln Cathedral.We'll review land values and the potato harvest.Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Details of some new, free business advice for Lincolnshire farmers.Deer - the problems and some solutions.We meet a Lincolnshire finalist at the British Farming Awards, who's been short-listed in three categories!Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Water has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year - what can you do about it?Problems with vaccine supplies.Changes to the rules for neonics.The latest from Lincolnshire Rural Support Network.Plus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Seven ways that soil health can help your business.Who are the new government rural and farming ministers?We meet some of the many people doing great things to #BackBritishFarmingPlus our weekly crop, livestock and grain market reports and some important and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Fendt have a new full-size, all-electric tractor - we take a first lookNFU County Chairman, Henry Moreton talks about this week's Back British Farming DayThere's more help available for farmers affected by this summer's drought conditionsPlus crop, livestock and grain market news.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

There's already worries about the availability of winter forage following the hot, dry summer. We hear from Forage Aid.Fire on farm is another serious consequence of the summer, but generally too. Advice and guidance from Lincs Fire & Rescue.Steve's been out on farm to look at a possible alternative crop to maize.And Sean Sparling's back from his summer break with a look at the state of the crops, a harvest update and some timely agronomy advice.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Sugar beet - the new contract and the state of the crop.The latest on farm inheritance tax and what can you do about it?Phil Stocker, chair of the National Sheep Association joins us to consider the state of the farming nation.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news.The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

The 4x4s and dogs are here early this year - advice about hare coursing.What's to be the effect on Lincolnshire farmers of the closure of the Vivergo plant in Hull?There's a little relief for sheep and cattle grazers following the hot, dry summer.And, we've got the latest from Lincs Young Farmers - New Members Month is getting close.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

More updates on the earliest harvest for years.How is the straw market?There's pre-harvest advice for potato growers.A Lincolnshire rural charity could use some help.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

Looking ahead to 24 Hours in Farming.We could be heading for a shortage of peas, why?There's more sheep thefts across Lincolnshire - we hear from another victim and the Police.And we meet the company behind successful YEN award winners - Bionature.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

There's new rules for manure spreading.Ergot - why is it a problem and what can you do about it?Sadly, we look at the continuing spate of sheep thefts in Lincolnshire.Plus crop, livestock and grain market news and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

What are the REAL-WORLD impacts of the changes to farm inheritance tax?How's the harvest going? One Lincolnshire farmer is aiming to win awards for his yield.We look ahead to the country's biggest village show and it's in Lincolnshire.Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.Masons Rural proudly sponsors The Farming Show

What agriculture courses are available in Lincolnshire in September?We meet the new chair of Lincolnshire Young Farmers.Capital Grant applications have re-opened - we have the details with Masons Rural.What's the state of the potato market?Plus our weekly review of the livestock and grain markets, crop reports and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.

This week, we return to an old problem - farm safety in advance of Farm Safety Week. We hear about an award for the agricultural community, linking farming and the environment, plus catch-up with Lincolnshire Rural Support Network.There are crop, livestock, and grain market reports and prices, and timely agronomy advice from Sean Sparling.The Farming Show is sponsored by Masons Rural.