30/11/2011

Conservation groups say the Government's plans could undo years of work to promote wildlife and diversity. In an interview with Anna Hill, the RSPB questions whether the Treasury and Defra are working together when it comes to sustainability and the environment following the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Farmers groups however have welcomed the speech which includes a review of the habitat legislation, improved broadband access, changes to the planning system and a reduction in fuel duty.

Also in the programme, some abattoirs may be forced to close their doors today due to the one day public sector strike. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers says it expects smaller businesses could be forced to shut if there aren't approved meat inspectors on site.

And Anna visits a farm in East Anglia to see how mustard is being used to breathe new life into the soil.

This programme was presented by Anna Hill and produced in Birmingham by Angela Frain.