大象传媒

An international research project involving Scottish scientists has found a gene which could make the manufacture of fuel from crops more efficient. Professor Claire Halpin from the University of Dundee explains how the gene, if switched off, allows more sugar to be extracted from woody non-food crops like willow and poplar.

Sybil Ruscoe meets a farmer who rears Japanese Wagyu cattle in Wales, keeping up the tradition of feeding them beer!

And how effectively are farm tourism businesses capitalising on interest in local food and 'staycations'?

Presented by Caz Graham. Produced by Sarah Swadling.