21/12/2011
The Red Tractor label's welfare standards for turkeys are being criticised by campaigners. Plus scientists believe algae could help them breed crops to resist climate change.
The Red Tractor label's welfare standards for turkeys are being criticised by campaigners as offering 'bog standard factory farming' conditions for birds. Red Tractor Assurance refutes the claim, saying its standards promote good welfare conditions in farming systems which produce affordable turkeys. Scientists believe algae could help them breed crops to resist climate change. And, putting British beef on Christmas celebration tables.
Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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