Farmers Weekly Ep 172: Farmers lose out as water rules scrapped
© David Hughes/Adobe Stock This week, farmers are set to lose access to a market worth millions after the government scrapped water pollution rules for housing developers.
What are the implications for growers and livestock producers? And how will they make up the unexpected shortfall?
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Farmers in Cornwall are starting to sell up and quit the industry after more than 3,000ha of Land’s End is designated as a site of special scientific interest.
An American commentator voices concern that Europe’s push towards organic farming could threaten food security.
On the markets, beef values are on the rise – and we have all the latest commodity prices, from arable to livestock.
And we go silaging with the farmers who are using a fleet of classic farm machinery to run a successful contracting business.
A video of the American motorist driving along with a huge African bull riding shotgun in the car can be viewed here.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, with additional reporting by Phi Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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