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18/04/2013

Farming news with Charlotte Smith. The Welsh food minister defends his decision to give 拢500,000 to farm charities, rather than fund disposal of animals killed in the snow.

The Welsh Food Minister, Alun Davies, defends his decision to give 拢500,000 to farm charities, rather than fund disposal of animals killed in the snow. Farmers argue it will cost them hundreds of pounds on top of the loss of valuable animals.

Charlotte Smith hears the tale of a remarkable feat of survival in Northern Ireland. Two rams have been found alive after three weeks buried under a six foot snow drift in County Antrim.

And Anna Hill learns how hundreds of sixth form students are helping scientists in the search for a solution to a devastating wheat disease.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Sarah Swadling.

15 minutes

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Thu 18 Apr 2013 05:45

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