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Winter flood review, Scything, Potatoes

Although more commonly used on the continent, scything is making a revival in the British countryside. And how will the strengthening of the pound impact UK famers?

Four months after 120,000 acres of farmland were submerged under floodwater, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee releases its report on the winter floods.

The pound has risen to a near five year high. With the strength of the pound influencing our ability to import and export, what will the implications be for UK farmers?

And when did you last see someone scything a field? Although more commonly seen on the continent, the curved blade, used to cut grass and crops, is making a revival in the British countryside.

And as Farming Today continues to look at this years potato crop, Sarah Falkingham joins agronomist John Sarup as he inspects a potato field in North Yorkshire.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Lucy Bickerton.

13 minutes

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  • Tue 17 Jun 2014 05:45

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