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Farming Today Episodes

  1. New marine conservation zones, Badger baiting, Watercress

    Marine expert says new conservation zones on coast won't work unless fishing's stopped.

  2. Vet shortages, farmers fight 'anti-red meat agenda' and salad pickers

    Vets are back on the shortage occupation list compiled by Migration Advisory Committee.

  3. Gove's bid for PM, flavourful tomatoes, dog walking paddocks

    Gove's days at Defra may be numbered - will farmers miss him when he's gone?

  4. Organic milk prices, salad crops, UK vineyards

    The impact of Brexit uncertainty on organic milk prices.

  5. Vintage tractors

    Nancy Nicolson joins the enthusiasts at a vintage tractor sale in Aberdeenshire.

  6. Farming Today This Week: Water

    Charlotte Smith visits a soft-fruits farm to see how they harvest and conserve water.

  7. Livestock worrying, Drought resistance, African swine fever

    Should people face prison if their dog repeatedly attacks livestock?

  8. 23/05/2019

    Charlotte Smith asks RSPB Scotland what measures can stop sea eagles from taking lambs.

  9. Water supplies in the Norfolk Broads, Natural England investigated over shooting licenses, tagging twaite shad on the Severn

    How pressure on water supplies in Norfolk is affecting farms and wildlife.

  10. 21/05/19: Campaign for meat-free school meals, Rural Post Offices, Ethical farming, Low-lying land water

    The Soil Association defends its call for mandatory meat-free school meals.

  11. 20/05/19 - Growing crops in foam, threat to bees, farming and water

    Charlotte Smith hears how soil may one day be replaced by a biodegradable foam.

  12. The Future of UK Food and Farming Policy

    Charlotte Smith explores how future food and farming policy might share our landscape.

  13. 17/05/19: EU support for Irish beef farmers, EU elections, oil seed rape for warmer winters

    The National Beef Association says new EU funding gives Irish farmers an advantage.

  14. 16/05/19: The cost of shooting licences, commoners in the New Forest, pig tracking

    Gun licenses cost less than a passport, and the prices are staying the same this year.

  15. Reaction to another Roundup ruling on cancer

    Another ruling against weedkiller Roundup, we hear what it means for the industry.

  16. 14/05/19: Food waste on farm, EU elections, Natural flood defences

    Farmer Guy Poskitt says consumer attitudes need to change to tackle food waste.

  17. Forests and health, flea beetle infestation, European elections

    Walking in the woods is officially good for your health, according to new research.

  18. Farming Today This Week: Flowers at RHS Malvern

    Charlotte Smith visits RHS Malvern to discuss the UK flower industry.

  19. 10/05/2019 - General shooting licences, animal CSI and home grown flowers

    MPs investigate Natural England's revocation of general shooting licences.

  20. 09/05/2019 - DNA tracing meat, wild wheat and home grown flowers

    Could new DNA technology help prevent a re-run of the horsemeat scandal?

  21. The cost of ash dieback, British flowers, searching for farm successors

    Defra tells us the cost of ash dieback will have to be met by landowners and councils.

  22. 07/05/19: Rural crime and the police response, The UK flower industry, Lambs in care homes

    Charlotte Smith asks The National Police Chiefs Council how they're tackling rural crime.

  23. Will Sargent - journalist turned farmer

    Anna Hill meets Will Sargent, who left journalism to come back to his family farm.

  24. Invasive Species

    Charlotte Smith is in Somerset on the hunt for invasive crayfish.

  25. 03/05/19 - Robert Goodwill, Withdrawal of general licences, Sika deer

    The Minister for Farming, Robert Goodwill, says he's disappointed with Natural England.

  26. 02/05/2019

    We hear about problems with the pilot scheme to get non-EU workers onto British farms.

  27. Update on bovine TB strategy in Wales, natural capital accounting, invasive harlequin ladybirds

    The Welsh government will review its compensation levels for bovine TB hit cattle herds.

  28. Rural economy report, wildlife on colliery sites, soil health, floating pennywort

    House of Lords recommends a cross-government approach to enable a thriving rural economy.

  29. 29.04.19

    Is it the end of the road for council farms and their tenants?

  30. Farming Today This Week: Public on Farms

    Charlotte Smith visits a rare breeds farm that has a range of activities for the public.

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