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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  • 20 Jan 11 Bugs for Breakfast?

    Thu, 20 Jan 11

    Duration:
    15 mins

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    Charlotte Smith hears the case for insects as a staple food in the future. Research shows one in five horses is overweight. And, how supermarkets trace food during safety alerts.

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  • 16 Jan 11 Super Dairy Objections

    Wed, 19 Jan 11

    Duration:
    14 mins

    Available:
    6 days remaining

    The Environment Agency has objected to plans for a super-dairy in Lincolnshire saying there would be an unacceptable risk of polluting water. Presenter, Anna Hill

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  • 18 Jan 11 Rural Petrol Stations

    Tue, 18 Jan 11

    Duration:
    15 mins

    Available:
    5 days remaining

    Anna Hill hears a warning from the motor industry that rural petrol stations could disappear by the end of the decade, unless fuel prices are reduced. With twenty to thirty ingredients going into some shop bought sauces, how food companies monitor the safety of ingredients bought in from all over the world. And, why British hay merchants are going overseas to source supplies for livestock and horses.

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  • 17 Jan 11 Livestock-less Markets

    Mon, 17 Jan 11

    Duration:
    12 mins

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    Livestock shouldn't be taken to market in the 21st century, according to a former NFU Vice-President. Caz Graham hears why Paul Temple thinks a radical change is needed.

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  • 15 Jan 11 Student Farmers

    Sat, 15 Jan 11

    Duration:
    25 mins

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    2 days remaining

    Applications to agricultural college are on the rise. Caz Graham meets students who have entered an industry which must recruit new entrants to safeguard food security.

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  • 14 Jan 11 GM Chickens

    Fri, 14 Jan 11

    Duration:
    14 mins

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    Caz Graham hears reaction to the creation of the world's first GM chicken, designed by British scientists not to spread bird flu.

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