27/04/2012
Farmers say government plans for a 20 per cent cut to their subsidy will make them uncompetitive in Europe. Farming Minister Jim Paice says it will help improve rural development.
Charlotte Smith investigates controversial new Government plans which could see up to 20% cut from basic farm subsidy payments. Farming Minister Jim Paice says the money is needed for rural development and conservation projects. Peter Kendall, President of the National Farmers' Union disagrees saying it will make UK farmers uncompetitive in Europe.
Hundreds of dairy farmers supplying milk to processors Dairy Crest have been told they will be paid 2p less per litre from May. The company says it's acting to secure the future of its dairies in a very challenging market.
And Moira Hickey is out in the Highlands on the lookout for the rare Scottish wildcat.
This programme is presented by Charlotte Smith and produced in Birmingham by Angela Frain.
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