25/04/2013
As beekeepers across Britain open their hives after the long winter, many are reporting a catastrophic drop in bee numbers. Charlotte Smith asks why so many have perished.
Beekeepers all over Britain are opening up their hives after a long winter and, for many, it's an upsetting sight. Huge colony losses are being reported up and down the country, with numbers down by 50% in some areas. Charlotte Smith asks why so many honey bees have perished.
And following the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board, which negotiates pay and conditions for agricultural workers, Charlotte chairs a discussion between two unions - Unite and the NFU - about the challenges of recruiting young people into farming.
Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Anna Jones.
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