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Farming Today: 28/03/2013

28/03/2013

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Farmers in the Isle of Man may need compensation as they struggle with heavy snow.

Anna Hill hears that the spring snow might cause permanent damage to agriculture on the Isle of Man.

The Spring snow might cause permanent damage to agriculture on the Isle of Man. Anna hears from the island's Agricultural Minister, Phil Gawne, about the compensation they are trying to get for farmers. A new vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease has been released which should reduce the need for culling animals. And the government has released research saying there is little link between the use of neonictinoids on farms and the decline in bee numbers. Presented by Anna Hill. Produced by Emma Weatherill.

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