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Farming Today

BBC Radio 4
Climate Change
Farming
Agriculture
Dairy Farming
Inheritance Tax
Animal Welfare
Flooding
Biodiversity
Sustainable Farming Incentive
Northern Ireland
Trail Hunting
Sustainable Farming
DEFRA
Artificial Intelligence
Environmental Regulation
Avian Flu
Potatoes
Farming Profitability
Farms For City Children
Food Security

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

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Latest Episodes

'The most significant moment for English agriculture since the Second World War'; that's the Government's claim for their Farming Roadmap which has just been released. We hear reaction to the long awaited 25 year vision for agriculture.

The Climate ... more

Aberdeen is hosting the first global agritourism conference. It's the brainchild of Caroline Millar who runs an agritourism business from her family farm in Scotland. Delegates from around the world have been exploring how producers can make more mon... more

The Met Office has issued a rare red 'extreme heat’ warning for parts of southern England, the Midlands and southern Wales for tomorrow and Thursday with amber warnings already in place more widely in England and Wales. Some fire services are warning... more

Why more farmers are opening their gates to the public - all week we're looking at agri-tourism.

Scientists across the world are investigating ways to reduce the climate change gas methane produced by livestock, using feed supplements made of synthe... more

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Recent Guests

Dame Angela Eagle
Farming Minister
UK Government
Episode: 12/06/26 Sustainable Farming Incentive, Cereal farming in Cumbria
Nathan Morris
From NIAB, discussing cattle TB vaccine development and testing strategies
NIAB
Episode: 10/06/26 New bovine TB strategy for England, cereals
John Cross
Farmer, chair of the Steering Group for the Government's Bovine TB Partnership for England
Bovine TB Partnership for England
Episode: 10/06/26 New bovine TB strategy for England, cereals
Simon Brock
Manager at Swanton Morley Farms
Swanton Morley Farms
Episode: 09/06/26 Flood funding, cattle cull, cereals
Elwyn Griffiths
Poultry farmer in Shropshire
Episode: 08/06/26 Brown or white eggs? The outlook for cereal farmers
Ian Dunne
Professor of Avian Biology, Royal Dick Vet School, Edinburgh
University/Academic
Episode: 08/06/26 Brown or white eggs? The outlook for cereal farmers
Nick Tuber
CEO of Lantra
Lantra
Episode: 06/06/26 - Farming Today This Week: Dartmoor ponies, water voles and land-based jobs
Peter Jones
Dr.
Natural Resources Wales
Episode: 06/06/26 - Farming Today This Week: Dartmoor ponies, water voles and land-based jobs
Rob Bacon
Specialist officer with the National Peatland Programme
Natural Resources Wales
Episode: 06/06/26 - Farming Today This Week: Dartmoor ponies, water voles and land-based jobs

Hosts

Anna Hill
Host of Farming Today with long-standing involvement in BBC agriculture coverage.
Charlotte Smith
Host of Farming Today and This Week segments; frequent field reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 521 ratings
  • Good questions

    I really appreciate how much the journalists on Farming Today push guests on the show. They actually asked them difficult questions and challenge them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aye11111111
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Stop adverts

    It’s annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Imnotlistening
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value practical farming insights and industry experts.
Proactive in challenging guests with tough questions.
Some listeners feel coverage is too policy-heavy at times.
Well-researched reporting and on-site field pieces.
Shows breadth by covering environment, farming policy, and market issues.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#48
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#213
France/Science
Apple Podcasts
#229
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#76
Argentina/Science
Apple Podcasts
#107
Ireland/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

08/06/26 Brown or white eggs? The outlook for cereal farmers
Q: Are the eggs nutritionally different or does diet play the bigger role?
Nutrition is primarily determined by what the hens are fed rather than their breed, with feeding regimes and overall welfare impacting nutritional quality more than the breed itself.
08/06/26 Brown or white eggs? The outlook for cereal farmers
Q: Do white eggs then have fewer carbon emissions than brown ones?
Yes, the guest suggests white egg layers are more efficient overall, with better feed conversion and longer laying cycles, which can lead to a lower carbon footprint per egg, though the difference is not vast and depends on farming practices and the specific production system.
27/05/26 Heatwave and water shortages - the impact on farming, Scottish farm co-operative.
Q: What impact do you think you're having on the local food economy?
The farm describes building a resilient model with potential for scale, aiming to strengthen the local food economy through their 100-acre operation and partnerships.
12/05/26 Farming in Wales after Senedd elections; mapping soils in Northern Ireland; new national plant health centre
Q: Will realignment with the EU and border changes affect how plants and pests are controlled in the UK?
While we keep a dynamic alignment with EU regulations, there will still be biosecurity controls on high-risk plants through plant passports, national notification, and inspectors at critical points, ensuring we can act quickly even if border checks are reduced.
12/05/26 Farming in Wales after Senedd elections; mapping soils in Northern Ireland; new national plant health centre
Q: Could you explain the sorts of things you're worried about in plant health and how the new centre will help address them?
The centre will not build new buildings but will bring together experts from the RHS and APHA, leveraging the Plant Health Risk Register and the Pest and Disease Identification Service to create a comprehensive, high-security system for monitoring and responding to plant pests and diseases across professional and home gardening sectors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farming Today

What is Farming Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, one-dish overview of the countryside and food industry, blending policy analysis with on-the-ground reporting from farming communities and rural events. Episodes frequently explore climate, animal health, soil, pests, and market dynamics, often pairing regulatory updates with practical case studies from farms, nurseries, and supply chains. A standout trait is the ability to translate complex policy into tangible implications for farmers, retailers, and consumers, while maintaining accessible storytelling through on-site reporting and expert commentary from agriculture, environment, and science figures. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want timely, actionable insight into UK farming, food systems, and rural life, w... more

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2. Nathan Morris
3. John Cross
4. Simon Brock
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6. Ian Dunne
7. Nick Tuber
8. Peter Jones

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