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A large consignment of seed potatoes is being sent from Scotland to Russia, despite a plea from the Scottish government, for businesses to 鈥榙isengage from trade with Russia鈥� in response to the war in Ukraine. The shipment by Saltire Seed is believed to be for Pepsi-Co, which grows potatoes in Russia and owns Lays Crisps.

We find out about the England Woodland Creation Offer which will provide 鈥渇inancial incentives to help you plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reason.鈥�

And a group of farmers in South West England have bred a new type of sheep which don鈥檛 need shearing, they lamb safely outdoors and are parasite resistant. They are called the "Exlana" - it鈥檚 Latin for "without wool". Under lockdown the group started selling their animals online, and they鈥檝e even been exporting their genetics to New Zealand.

Presented by Anna Hill
Produced for 大象传媒 Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons