The Farming Show (Podcast)
Every Sunday, we bring you the latest farming and food news, agronomy advice, crop, livestock, and grain market reports and prices, and the week's farming weather. Share your farming news, email: steve@lincssound.com. This is the podcast addition of The Farming Show, which airs on Lincs Sound each Sunday morning at 7am. It features extended interviews and never-before-heard content. The Farming Show is sponsored by Masons Rural,
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Episodes
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Episode 44 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 3 May 2026
The latest round of ADOPT funding from Defra is open - what's it all about and how can it benefit Lincolnshire farmers? We get the latest news from the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, LRSN. And look forward to the first big county show of the year - the Nottinghamshire County Show is back at Newark Showground. Plus, of course, our regulars are here with crops, weather, the markets and essential agronomy advice from Sean Sparling, Openfield and Louth Livestock Market.
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Episode 43 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 26 April 2026
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.
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Episode 42 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 19 April 2026
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.
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Episode 41 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 12 April 2026
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.
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Episode 40 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 5 April 2026
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.
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Episode 39 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 29 March 2026
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.
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Episode 38 - The Farming Show with Ellie Codling
Sunday, 22 March 2026
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 from LRSN
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Episode 37 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 15 March 2026
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.
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Episode 36 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 8 March 2026
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
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Episode 35 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 1 March 2026
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
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Episode 34 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 22 February 2026
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, 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 The Farming Show
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Episode 33 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 15 February 2026
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 The Farming Show
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Episode 32 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 8 February 2026
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
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Episode 31 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 1 February 2026
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
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Episode 30 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 25 January 2026
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
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Episode 29 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 18 January 2026
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
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Episode 28 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 11 January 2026
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
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Episode 27 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 4 January 2026
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 ...
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Episode 26 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 28 December 2025
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 spons...
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Episode 25 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 21 December 2025
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
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Episode 24 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 14 December 2025
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
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Episode 23 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 7 December 2025
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
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Episode 22 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 30 November 2025
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
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Episode 21 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 23 November 2025
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
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Episode 20 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 16 November 2025
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
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Episode 19 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 9 November 2025
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
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Episode 18 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 2 November 2025
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
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Episode 17 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 26 October 2025
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
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Episode 16 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 19 October 2025
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
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Episode 15 - The Farming Show with Steve Orchard
Sunday, 12 October 2025
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
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