08/02/2011
The UK dairy industry body is backing a controversial mega-dairy planned in Lincolnshire. It says large scale developments are important for the UK to remain competitive.
Plans for a mega-dairy in Lincolnshire have received backing from the industry body 'Dairy UK'. It calls the plans 'evolution not revolution' and claims large-scale developments shouldn't be ruled out in the British industry is to remain competitive.
The early and severe snowfall at the end of last year left some sheep farmers lambing in several inches of snow. Farming Today revisits once farmer who says he lost 50% more lambs than usual.
The Government has called a review of Feed-In Tariffs, saying large scale solar farms weren't anticipated. Cornwall Council has approved 4 such farms already and says the UK could now miss its energy targets.
Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.
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