Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire is the founding father of agricultural research in the world. Its work covers a huge range, from viruses in bees to the genetic manipulation of arable crops. Yet like all other public sector agricultural research establishments, it too has had to face Government cuts. Ian Breach reports. Plus at 12.55pm the weather for the countryside with Michael Fish.
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