31/10/2012

Ash dieback threatens millions of trees in this country. An expert in tree health at Aberdeen University says more resources are needed to tackle tree diseases to prevent permanent damage to the UK's countryside.

Meanwhile, the Food and Environment Research Agency is working with the Forestry Commission to implement the ban on ash imports and enforce the new movement restrictions within the country. Their Chief Plant Health Officer, Martin Ward tells us what they're doing to contain the disease.

With news that the Gangmaster's Licensing Authority has revoked a company's license for breaching labour regulations, their Director of Strategy insists that light touch regulation is adequate in dealing with exploitation.

Finally, we visit a riding stables in Worcestershire to find out what the poor hay harvest this year means for winter feed stocks.

Presented by Sarah Swadling and produced in Birmingham by Polly Procter.