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Farming Today: 19/08/2013

19/08/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 19/08/2013

The gene which could lead to more sustainable transport fuel from crops and plant waste.

Scientists in Scotland have found a gene which could pave the way for a new generation of fuel crops. Plus, farming Japanese Wagyu cattle in Wales.

An international research project involving Scottish scientists has found a gene which could make the manufacture of fuel from crops more efficient. Professor Claire Halpin from the University of Dundee explains how the gene, if switched off, allows more sugar to be extracted from woody non-food crops like willow and poplar.

Sybil Ruscoe meets a farmer who rears Japanese Wagyu cattle in Wales, keeping up the tradition of feeding them beer!

And how effectively are farm tourism businesses capitalising on interest in local food and 'staycations'?

Presented by Caz Graham. Produced by Sarah Swadling.

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