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Art in the Fields, Mussel farming ban, Dairy genetics

Tour De France viewers worldwide will see giant artworks in the fields surrounding the start in Yorkshire. And we discuss whether dairy breeding has focussed on yield over welfare.

On average dairy cows are producing around a thousand litres more milk annually than they were in 2001. Compassion in World Farming and the farmer advice body DairyCo discuss whether the breeding industry has focussed on production to the detriment of welfare.

Mussel harvesting has been banned on the Fal Estuary in Cornwall. Routine water testing found levels of E Coli exceeded limits set by the Food Standards Agency.

The Tour De France has a worldwide TV audience of billions. When it starts in Yorkshire later this year, viewers will see a series of giant artworks in farmers' fields behind the action.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sarah Swadling.

15 minutes

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  • Tue 20 May 2014 05:45

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