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Defra secretary appointment

Farming news with Anna Hill. Tony Juniper and Meurig Raymond comment as Liz Truss is reappointed Defra secretary. A new hill farmers' organisation is launched today.

Environmental commentator Tony Juniper and NFU President Meurig Raymond comment as Elizabeth Truss is reappointed DEFRA Secretary. A new hill farmers' organisation, the Upland Alliance, is launched today. A hundred voluntary organisations are concerned as the European Commission assesses whether the Birds and Habitats Directive is fit for purpose.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

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Tue 12 May 2015 05:45
91热爆 Radio 4

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