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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Flood-hit farmer v Environment Agency, hill farming future, natural capital, Red Tractor, dairy bull calves, AHDB strategy, & potato waste fertiliser

Dec 11, 2020
41:56

A flood-hit farmer has vowed to clear his name after being accused of illegally damaging a mile-long stretch of protected riverside in Herefordshire.

John Price, of Day House Farm, Kingsland, says he had permission to carry out work on a flood-prone stretch of the river Lugg, near Leominster.

But his actions now face scrutiny by three government agencies.

They have launched a joint investigation following reports of activities including dredging, the illegal felling of trees and profiling of the river banks.

We also look at the vital contribution made by hill farmers to the Welsh economy - and how producers face an uncertain future due to changes in farm support.

What is natural capital? And how can you make it pay on your farm?

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board unveils a new five-year plan – and wants you to have your say on the levy board's future.

The Red Tractor Farm Assurance announces a review of its standards – and we've all the latest market prices in our regular round-up.

And crisp giant Walkers creates climate-friendly fertiliser using potato waste – and carbon dioxide from a brewery.

This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly news editor Phil Case.

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