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Farming Today

BBC Radio 4
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Dairy Farming
Rural Crime
Food Security
Sustainable Farming Scheme
Organic Farming
Farming
River Wye
Tenant Farmers
Cost Of Living Crisis
Robotic Technology
Muller
Solar Farms
Moorland Learning
Rural Housing
Rural Health Services
Welsh Healthcare
Seasonal Workers Visa
Bat Willow Production

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

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This week marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak, which caused devastation to thousands of farms across the country. Around 6.5 million animals were culled, with a cost to the UK economy of £8 billion. Charlotte Smith meets a ... more

Charlotte Smith is in Devon to reflect on the impact of the 2001 Foot and Mouth crisis 25 years on. Highly contagious foot and mouth disease was confirmed at an Essex abattoir on 19th February 2001. The outbreak which followed led to the slaughter of... more

The Environment Agency and Met Office are warning of more rain and unsettled weather continuing into March at least. And that’s going to delay essential farm jobs even longer - crops not planted, slurry not spread. For contractors who rely on this wo... more

Thirty four tonnes of illegal meat and animal products were intercepted over the course of January, at Dover docks. The Port Health Authority says it's the highest monthly total they have ever seized. Meanwhile, also in January, Suffolk Coastal Port ... more

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Jill Hewitt
Chief Executive of the National Association of Agricultural Contractors
National Association of Agricultural Contractors
Episode: Record month for illegal meat, independent vet practices, sheep shearers visas
Ellen Widdowson
Independent farm vet
Self-employed
Episode: Record month for illegal meat, independent vet practices, sheep shearers visas
Emma Hardy
Minister for Water and Flooding discussing new flood funding and recovery efforts.
UK Government
Episode: 14/02/26 Farming Today This Week: Flooding on farms, landscape recovery projects, AI in dairy
James Winslade
Farmer near Moreland, has been experiencing significant flooding on his land.
Episode: 14/02/26 Farming Today This Week: Flooding on farms, landscape recovery projects, AI in dairy
Ben Hunt
Manager of Windhurst Farms involved in trialling AI and technology for dairy cows.
Bristol Vet School
Episode: 14/02/26 Farming Today This Week: Flooding on farms, landscape recovery projects, AI in dairy
Jo Evans
Deputy President of the Country Land and Business Association.
CLA
Episode: 14/02/26 Farming Today This Week: Flooding on farms, landscape recovery projects, AI in dairy
Alan Lovell
Chair of the Environment Agency
Environment Agency
Episode: 12/02/26 Natural flood management, AI pest control, Oatly Supreme Court defeat
Jack Stevenson
Farmer near Banff in Scotland
Episode: 12/02/26 Natural flood management, AI pest control, Oatly Supreme Court defeat
Dr. Sam Cook
Scientist at Rothamsted Research
Rothamsted Research
Episode: 12/02/26 Natural flood management, AI pest control, Oatly Supreme Court defeat

Hosts

Charlotte Smith
Host of the program, providing updates and insights on agriculture and countryside themes, focusing on current events and educational content.
Anna Hill
Host with a background in agriculture journalism, contributing with in-depth discussions and expert interviews on various agricultural issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 517 ratings
  • Left leaning and urbanised views

    Still a very left leaning and urban view of the countryside. Typical of the BBC sadly. Doesn’t want to truly understand that the countryside is a working place not an urban playground and won’t talk about the issues the BBC feel are inappropriate

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Billy the Kid!
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast, but not always uploaded everyday. The last show was 6 days ago. Please can we get back to daily uploads. And no I don’t want the bbc sounds app

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AdamjBrad
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great mix of topics

    Don’t listen to the vocal whingers and culture warriors who moan about political bias and compare Farming Today to Countryfile. This is a great little podcast with an interesting range of issues on land use/management (not just farming but also the environment, fishing and planning etc). Perhaps it’s name should be changed though to reflect the greater breadth of coverage beyond just agriculture. That may stop the grumbling farmers (who already have the Farmers Weekly podcast if they really want... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gulvain1
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Stop adverts

    It’s annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Imnotlistening
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Short and Factual

    Great little 15mins catch up and updates - a key listen for farmers and surveyors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be cat
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its coverage of a diverse range of topics beyond just farming, including rural heritage and environmental issues.
Some listeners express desires for more frequent episodes and less perceived bias in the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions, particularly on vital agricultural challenges and innovative solutions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#46
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#22
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#66
Ireland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#93
India/Science
Apple Podcasts
#120
Finland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#143
Argentina/Science

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Flooding, alternatives to farrowing crates, crops through the 'eyes' of AI.
Q: What are the alternative farrowing systems being trialed?
Vicki Morgan explained the use of free farrowing systems that allow sows more space and the challenges associated with training piglets to find their warm areas in such systems.
Flooding, alternatives to farrowing crates, crops through the 'eyes' of AI.
Q: Have you taken steps to become more resilient to the extremes of wet and dry?
Joe Evans mentioned adopting an extensive farming system with lower stocking densities to give the ground more time to rest as part of resilience to weather extremes.
Milk prices, farm profits, winter feed
Q: Is the situation for UK dairy farmers likely to improve soon?
It seems unlikely to improve in the short term as both supply and demand factors are not favorable, suggesting a difficult road ahead for many dairy farmers.
Milk prices, farm profits, winter feed
Q: What is contributing to the challenges faced by UK dairy farmers?
A combination of geopolitical trade dynamics, oversupply, and a significant decline in milk prices over the past year is leading to severe challenges.
28/01/26 Octopus, gene-edited oilseed rape, sheep dog training
Q: How much did they affect the fishermen's catches and are they still doing that?
The octopus have significantly affected shellfish catches, with dramatic reductions in commercial landings for species like brown crab and scallops.

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This series offers listeners a comprehensive outlook on contemporary issues in agriculture, food, and the countryside, encompassing various topics that range from farming challenges to government policies affecting rural communities. Episodes feature discussions on climate change, the economic impact of extreme weather on farming practices, innovations in sustainable agriculture, and the significance of rural heritage. With expert guests and reports on relevant issues like dairy farming trends, animal welfare practices, and food security, the series serves as an informative resource for stakeholders in the agricultural sector and those interested in the rural way of life.

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1. The Farmers Weekly Podcast
2. Ramblings
3. The Food Programme
4. The Archers
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Farming Today launched 19 years ago and published 110 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Farming Today include:

1. Jill Hewitt
2. Ellen Widdowson
3. Emma Hardy
4. James Winslade
5. Ben Hunt
6. Jo Evans
7. Alan Lovell
8. Jack Stevenson

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