18/04/2012
According to a new survey commissioned by the RHS, 70 per cent of teenagers say horticulture is for underachievers. Plus, why the splash of oilseed rape yellow is bigger this year.
70% of teenagers questioned for a new survey say horticulture's a career for underachievers, according to a new survey commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society. The Society is launching a campaign to change the perception of horticulture among young people and their careers advisors. Dairy Crest is closing two of its factories, and has also lost a contract to sell milk to Tesco. And, why weather conditions on the other side of the globe have meant the splash of oilseed rape yellow across the British countryside is bigger this year.
Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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