02/07/2012
After price cuts announced by Britain's biggest fresh milk processor Robert Wiseman, how can dairy farmers pick themselves up and move on? Plus, the future for England's forests.
After price cuts announced by Britain's biggest fresh milk processor, Robert Wiseman, how can dairy farmers pick themselves up and move on? We hear from the Agriculture Minister Jim Paice who says the milk market isn't working. The panel to look into the future for England's woodlands, following the Forestry Commission sell off debacle, publishes its final report this week. The Campaign to Protect Rural England says more trees need to be planted, and suggests a second National Forest.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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