18/11/2011
Charlotte Smith hears why three tonnes of carrots will be dumped on Trafalgar Square later today. Farming Today asks whether a national water grid could help alleviate drought.
Charlotte Smith hears that 3 tonnes of carrots will be dumped on Trafalgar Square later today. 5,000 meals will be on offer, all made from food which would otherwise have been wasted. Waste campaigner Tristram Stuart explains that UK householders are still wasting 20% of what they buy.
And Farming Today asks whether a national water grid could help alleviate drought. Professor Roger Falconer from Cardiff University believes rivers and canals could help divert water to the South East of England. Mike Cook from Anglian Water says we need think about using less water before we think about moving it around the country
And the National Farmers' Union and the Badger Trust announce they are are working together to tackle TB in cattle.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Melvin Rickarby.
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