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Farming Today: 15/11/2012

15/11/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 15/11/2012

Goose farmers fatten up the birds ready for the Christmas dinner table.

The latest farming news. Charlotte Smith hears from goose farmers at the busiest time of the year, as birds are fattened up ready for the traditional Christmas dinner.

In Victorian times, goose was the traditional meat eaten on Christmas day. Farming Today visits a poultry farm where plucking parties are imminent, to get the birds ready for this year's festive season. 

Anglers are being asked to be on the look out for salmon poachers in North Wales to help combat illegal fishing. The Campaign For The Protection of Welsh Fisheries says the crime can damage fish stocks and the ecology of the rivers. 

And even though shoppers looking to save money are becoming more picky, new research suggests farmers can still cash in on high quality produce. 

The programme is presented by Charlotte Smith and produced in Birmingham by Angela Frain.

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

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