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Return to the Levels, Upland grazing, New dairy at Newton Rigg, All's fair off the Faroes

Charlotte Smith discusses whether hill farmers are striking the right balance between production and wildlife, with the RSPB. Plus a family's return to their flooded Somerset farm.

Charlotte Smith discusses whether hill farmers are striking the right balance between food production and wildlife, with the RSPB. As the flood waters begin to subside on the Somerset Levels Charlotte revisits the Winslade family whose house and barns were, at one point, under several feet of water. Meanwhile, in Cumbria, Newton Rigg College is opening a new dairy unit to train the farmers of the future. Thirteen years ago the college's herd was wiped out by Foot and Mouth Disease, and the new unit's being seen as a sign of growing confidence in dairy farming.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sarah Swadling.

13 minutes

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  • Fri 21 Mar 2014 05:45

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