All rural life is here: daily news of food, farming, the countryside and the environment with analysis and context from the BBC's experts in the field. Presented by Anna Hill and Charlotte Smith, Farming Today goes out every weekday on Radio 4 at 0545 (14 minutes)and at 0635 on Saturdays (22 minutes).
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Thu, 23 May 13
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14 mins
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Dutch Fur farmers demand a billion Euros in compensation as fur farming is banned, and scientists meet in Edinburgh to ask whether 'big farming' is the way forward for the UK.
Wed, 22 May 13
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14 mins
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The worrying rate of loss of our wildlife. Anna Hill hears from scientists warning that 60% of our wildlife species have declined in numbers over recent decades.
Tue, 21 May 13
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14 mins
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A new vaccine against Schmallenberg disease goes on the market this summer. But will farmers use it? We hear from the Royal Veterinary College, and a sheep breeder whose flock has been hit by the virus.
Mon, 20 May 13
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12 mins
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It's almost time for the Chelsea Flower Show but it's not such a rosy picture for Britain's home-grown flower industry. All-year-round imports are hammering UK producers.
Sat, 18 May 13
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26 mins
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Britain's egg producers are booming despite welfare rules. Charlotte Smith finds out why.
Fri, 17 May 13
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14 mins
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The farmers in East Anglia who did well in 2012 despite the weather, and Ash die-back is on the march in Wales. Presented by Anna Hill, and Produced by Datshiane Navanayagam.
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