
Christmas food producers, Wheat research, Wolf attacks in France
Scientists at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany are working with colleagues in India to develop varieties of wheat which may be able to cope with climate change.
Scientists at the National Institute of Agricultural Botany are working with colleagues in India to develop wheat which can thrive in hotter climates. They hope their research will eventually result in crops varieties which may be more resilient to climate change.
Farmers in France have taken their sheep to the Eiffel Tower to protest about the impact wolf attacks are having on their flocks.
This is the busiest time of year for farmers producing turkeys, sprouts and other festive specialities. Farming Today meets the people growing our traditional Christmas meals.
Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Emma Campbell.
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