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23/11/2011

Anna Hill investigates why there may be fewer Christmas trees available this year.

Anna Hill investigates why there may be fewer Christmas trees available this year.
Growers say there's a shortage of the taller specimens because plantings were down almost a decade ago. But, the same problem could come round again in 5 years time, as thousands of young trees were lost through the drought this spring. Anna visits one grower in Norwich who's already turning down new customers.

The National Trust tells Farming Today just 7% of Brit's know the best time of the year to eat British lamb - autumn, not spring! Anna asks why people are getting it wrong when it comes to seasonal food.

Anna speaks to FWAG's new chairman Philip Cook. The charity went into administration last week, now Mr Cook estimates the charity need up to £1million to survive.

And it might sound like a stunt on BBC's Top Gear - the sheepdog versus the quad bike. Whilst the bike may have the raw power, farmers say it's "paw" power that is continuing to win the day on many farms.

Presented by Anna Hill. Produced by Clare Freeman.

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