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Farming Today: 17/04/2013

17/04/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 17/04/2013

After the horsemeat scandal, DEFRA intends to overhaul the horse passport system.

Farming and countryside news with Anna Hill. The agriculture minister David Heath signals his intention to overhaul the horse passport system to prevent further food fraud.

The Agriculture Minister, David Heath, signals his intention to overhaul the horse passport system to prevent a repeat of the horsemeat scandal. He tells Anna Hill that the current regime 'singularly fails' to ensure traceability and food safety.

Also in the programme: is the right balance being struck between food security and preserving the landscape, when it comes to polytunnel planning decisions?

Presented by Anna Hill. Produced by Sarah Swadling.

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