Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Farming Today

Magazines & Reviews

Factual: Science & Nature: Nature & Environment

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

BBC Radio 4 LW

Farming Today: 08/02/2011

08/02/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 08/02/2011

The UK dairy industry body backs controversial plans for a mega-dairy in Lincolnshire.

The UK dairy industry body is backing a controversial mega-dairy planned in Lincolnshire. It says large scale developments are important for the UK to remain competitive.

Plans for a mega-dairy in Lincolnshire have received backing from the industry body 'Dairy UK'. It calls the plans 'evolution not revolution' and claims large-scale developments shouldn't be ruled out in the British industry is to remain competitive. 

The early and severe snowfall at the end of last year left some sheep farmers lambing in several inches of snow. Farming Today revisits once farmer who says he lost 50% more lambs than usual. 

The Government has called a review of Feed-In Tariffs, saying large scale solar farms weren't anticipated. Cornwall Council has approved 4 such farms already and says the UK could now miss its energy targets. 

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Farming Today

08/02/2011

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4