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Farming Today: 26/04/2012

26/04/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 26/04/2012

England's Farm Minister admits conservation schemes needed improving.

England's Farm Minister explains the improvements he is making to conservation schemes, as the UK tries to meet international biodiversity targets by 2020. Plus, GM lamb in China.

England's Farm Minister, Jim Paice, admits that conservation schemes haven't been focussed enough and explains the improvements he's making. Chinese scientists have developed a genetically modified lamb which has higher levels of 'good' fats in its meat. Charlotte Smith talks to a scientist who helped create Dolly the Sheep. He believes europe is getting left behind in the development of GM livestock. And, how midge traps on farms around the country are helping UK scientists build up a picture of how the Schmallenberg Virus outbreak will develop.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.

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