Farming Today

Farming Today

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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  • 23 May 2013: Fur farmers

    Thu, 23 May 13

    Duration:
    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.

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  • 22 May 2013: UK wildlife species decline

    Wed, 22 May 13

    Duration:
    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.

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  • 21 May 2013:

    Tue, 21 May 13

    Duration:
    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.

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  • 20 May 2013: UK flower industry

    Mon, 20 May 13

    Duration:
    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.

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  • 18 May 2013: Booming egg production

    Sat, 18 May 13

    Duration:
    26 mins

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    Britain's egg producers are booming despite welfare rules. Charlotte Smith finds out why.

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  • 17 May 2013: East Anglia cereal success

    Fri, 17 May 13

    Duration:
    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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