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Farming Today: 16/03/20 Coronavirus compensation for the self-employed in Ireland; the new Agriculture Bill; breeding oysters

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16/03/20 Coronavirus compensation for the self-employed in Ireland; the new Agriculture Bill; breeding oysters

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 16/03/20 Coronavirus compensation for the self-employed in Ireland; the new Agriculture Bill; breeding oysters

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As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, we look at what Ireland's doing to support farmers and agriculture workers affected by Covid 19. The Irish Government's promised to pay 300 Euros a week to the self-employed. They'll be able to claim two weeks of illness benefit if they are medically required to self-isolate.

Unpacking the Agriculture Bill: as it makes its way through parliament, Caz Graham talks to Dr David Rose from Reading University's School of Agricultural Policy and Development to find out what it will mean for farmers.

An oyster hatchery in Cornwall which hopes to boost stocks of native oysters and keep fishing traditions on the River Fal alive.

BBC Radio Cornwall's Julie Skentelbery has been speaking to oyster fisherman, Chris Ranger, who is currently raising funds to start the hatchery...
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