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, Miriam O'Reilly, Charlotte Smith and Mark Holdstock, Farming Today goes out every weekday on Radio 4 at 0545 (14 minutes) and at 0635 on Saturdays (22 minutes).
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Recent episodes (6)
16 Jul 09 Cut down on carbon
Thu, 16 Jul 09
Duration:
15 minsFarming must reduce its carbon emissions by six percent over the next ten years. The government's Low Carbon Transition Plan was announced yesterday by the energy secretary Ed Miliband. There's been a mixed response to the agricultural target. Some have criticised it as being too modest, and others have welcomed it as an achievable.
15 Jul 09 Electrocuted cattle
Wed, 15 Jul 09
Duration:
15 minsA Suffolk farmer is warning human lives could be at risk after seven of his cows were electrocuted by an electricity cable which broke and fell into a field full of dairy cattle. It's the second time this type of accident has happened to Robin Richards at his farm in Baylham.
14 Jul 09 TB and Alpacas
Tue, 14 Jul 09
Duration:
14 minsThe number of alpacas with Bovine TB has increased - but farmers say the test isn't accurate. There are 750 herds of alpaca in England, and currently 14 are known to be under movement restrictions. 4 years ago only one herd of alpacas was affected by TB. Unlike cattle farmers, owners of alpacas do not have to get their animals tested for the disease. Many argue the test will give flawed results as it's designed for cows.
13 Jul 09 Food Supply Challenge
Mon, 13 Jul 09
Duration:
13 minsAnna Hill hears that guaranteeing an adequate food supply is a major challenge for the UK.
11 Jul 09 End of the Royal Show
Sat, 11 Jul 09
Duration:
25 minsCharlotte Smith rounds up this week's coverage of the last ever Royal Show
10 Jul 09 Set-Aside Decision
Fri, 10 Jul 09
Duration:
14 minsThe government says it will trust farmers to voluntarily support and protect wildlife on their land. But Charlotte Smith hears from farmers who won't take land out of production if they don’t have to
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