19/08/2010

As lawyers prepare to sue Godstone Farm in Surrey after an outbreak of E coli, Professor George Griffin, who led an inquiry into open farm safety, tells Cath Mackie many of his recommendations have yet to be taken up.

There may be an end in sight to the mackerel wars blighting the North sea. After Peterhead harbour was blockaded by protesting Scottish fishermen, Farming Today is told it's likely Iceland will reduce its controversially high quota.

And as bee numbers continue to decline, Farming Today visits Worcester University where scientists have discovered that bees in city centres are thriving on the diversity of garden plan tlife.

Plus, living in an 8,000 cow dairy herd needn't be bad for animal welfare. That's the view of the Farm Animal Welfare Council, as Nocton Dairy continues to plan its mega-sized unit for Lincolnshire.

Presenter: Cath Mackie Producer: Melvin Rickarby.