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Farming Today: 31/10/2012

31/10/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 31/10/2012

The government's Environment Research Agency sets out plans for containing ash dieback.

With ash dieback threatening millions of trees in this country, FERA, the government agency in charge, tells Farming Today what is being done to halt the outbreak.

Ash dieback threatens millions of trees in this country. An expert in tree health at Aberdeen University says more resources are needed to tackle tree diseases to prevent permanent damage to the UK's countryside.

Meanwhile, the Food and Environment Research Agency is working with the Forestry Commission to implement the ban on ash imports and enforce the new movement restrictions within the country. Their Chief Plant Health Officer, Martin Ward tells us what they're doing to contain the disease.

With news that the Gangmaster's Licensing Authority has revoked a company's license for breaching labour regulations, their Director of Strategy insists that light touch regulation is adequate in dealing with exploitation.

Finally, we visit a riding stables in Worcestershire to find out what the poor hay harvest this year means for winter feed stocks.

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