Genetic engineering and associated advances in agricultural science are set to transform farming. Dairy cows are already giving birth to test-tube calves. In the near future herds might consist of genetically identical clones of a single cow or sheep and scientists could be developing new types of animals in the laboratory.
It's a breakthrough for biotechnology but is it a breakdown for humanity? Ian Breach assesses the likely impact on agriculture and the countryside.
Plus at 12.55pm the weather with John Kettley.
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