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Farming Today: 29/03/2013

29/03/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 29/03/2013

The Prince of Wales lends a sympathetic ear to snowbound farmers. Presented by Caz Graham.

The Prince of Wales meets farmers working the snowy hills of South Cumbria, and planning minister Nick Boles says it's time to revive dead villages owned by weekenders.

Caz Graham heads to the snowy hills of South Cumbria where the Prince of Wales has been meeting young farmers benefiting from his Countryside Fund, and hearing about the challenges of farming amidst giant snow drifts. The Planning Minister Nick Boles shares his vision for the British countryside and explains why he believes building and development is needed for dead rural villages and country people who can't afford to live there. Presented by Caz Graham. Produced by Anna Jones.

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