
20/04/2012
The first vines are being planted in a groundbreaking trial of seedless grapes in Kent, plus how farmers can help prevent flash floods.
The first vines are being planted in a groundbreaking trial of seedless grapes at East Malling in Kent. Charlotte Smith hears from the editor of the Fresh Produce Journal who thinks that the UK should be growing more fruit, which might mean building more glasshouses or polytunnels. The RSPCA is restarting its monitoring of live exports at Ramsgate. Caz Graham learns about a project to prevent flash floods by making the land more absorbent. And welfare conditions for young pigs on Danish farms.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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