02/08/2011
Charlotte Smith takes control of a combine as Farming Today prepares for the harvest on a Lincolnshire farm. And how the UK has discarded 1 billion pounds worth of cod since 1963.
Charlotte Smith takes control of a combine harvester as Farming Today prepares for the harvest on a Lincolnshire farm. Farming Today hears how the drought has caused a huge drop in wheat yields in the East of England but in the South West too much rain is causing problems.
Also, Sarah Swadling hears research which claims the UK has discarded 1 billion pounds worth of cod at sea since 1963.
Producer: Fran Barnes. Presenter: Sarah Swadling.
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