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Farming Today: Rural Manifestos

Rural Manifestos

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Our expert panel interrogate the manifestos from the major political parties.

Charlotte Smith is joined by an expert panel to discuss election promises on rural issues - from farming to bus services.

Our expert panel interrogate the manifestos from the major political parties and discuss the promises made on rural issues from tree planting to bus services. 

They include:
-On the environment: Dr Viviane Gravey from Queen’s University Belfast
-On farming: Caroline Drummond from LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)
-On rural services: Professor Mark Shucksmith from Newcastle University

Presented by Charlotte Smith
Produced by Heather Simons

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