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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
Solar Farms
Muller
Rural Housing
Moorland Learning
Welsh Healthcare
Rural Health Services
Bat Willow Production
Seasonal Workers Visa

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

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Latest Episodes

The Prime Minister has told a select committee he is aware of the pressure farmers are facing because of the government's plan to reimpose inheritance tax on them. However, despite close questioning from his own MPs, he made no commitment to change. ... more

Caz Graham talks to the President of the Irish Farmers Association, Francie Gorman, about the journey he's embarking upon from Dublin to Brussels by tractor as part of a Europe wide protest. Farmers are concerned about Common Agricultural Policy refo... more

Despite the impact of avian flu, which has been devastating for some turkey farmers, the industry says there will not be a shortage this Christmas. Poultry farms were hit so badly in 2022 that many farmers brought in contingency plans to cope with th... more

The Food Standards Agency has agreed to a public consultation on the fees it takes from abattoirs. They are charged by the FSA for their official vets and meat hygiene inspectors who monitor food safety and animal welfare. The smallest abattoirs alre... more

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Recent Guests

Francie Gorman
President of the Irish Farmers Association
Irish Farmers Association
Episode: EU tractor protest, hill farm nature reserve, heritage buildings in the countryside
Jo Lonsdale
BBC Northeastern Cumbria Investigations reporter
BBC
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Anne Hutchinson
Resident of a remote farmstead relying on generators
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Doris Engelmeyer
An off-grid cottage resident
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Lawrence Keeley
Person who contacted the podcast regarding renewable energy solutions
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Daniel Wimberley
Off-grid resident who contacted the podcast regarding energy solutions
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Christine Nicholls
Community Action Northumberland charity representative
Community Action Northumberland
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Howard Rootkin
Off-grid resident suggesting solar solutions
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.
Sebastian Carr
Young farmer and British Pig Association's New Pedigree Breeder of the Year
Episode: 13/12/25 Farming Today This Week: turkeys; rural roads; off-grid communities; African swine fever; rare breed pigs.

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 515 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 Kingdom3 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

Listeners Say

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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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#24
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#69
Ireland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#124
South Africa/Science
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#185
Hong Kong/Science
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#210
India/Science
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#213
Chile/Science

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

01/12/25 Government's environmental improvement plan, water management and flooding, hedge laying
Q: Is this one any better?
While we don't know all the details yet, there are indications of new policies that may help, including commitments to tackle pollution and restore wildlife habitats.
01/12/25 Government's environmental improvement plan, water management and flooding, hedge laying
Q: Could farmers do this kind of thing themselves come wintertime or is it you're going to say to me they need to call somebody like me?
Many farmers can lay their own hedges, but often time constraints lead them to hire someone else.
29/11/25 Farming Today This Week: Farmer protests over the budget and inheritance tax, agriculture course suspended, dairy
Q: Is closing agriculture courses the right thing to do?
Sir Peter Kendall argues it's detrimental for training future farmers, considering food security issues.
29/11/25 Farming Today This Week: Farmer protests over the budget and inheritance tax, agriculture course suspended, dairy
Q: What are the reasons for suspending the agriculture course?
Herbert Pickford explains that financial viability due to low student numbers is the primary reason for the proposed suspension.
29/11/25 Farming Today This Week: Farmer protests over the budget and inheritance tax, agriculture course suspended, dairy
Q: Do you think that inherently in systems like this, the cows are missing out on an aspect of life that they should have?
Farm manager Neil Ridgeway acknowledges that while there are benefits to efficiency, there are concerns about the welfare of cows in indoor systems.

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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. FED by Farmers Podcast
3. The Food Programme
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Farming Today launched 18 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. Francie Gorman
2. Jo Lonsdale
3. Anne Hutchinson
4. Doris Engelmeyer
5. Lawrence Keeley
6. Daniel Wimberley
7. Christine Nicholls
8. Howard Rootkin

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