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The impact of dry weather, the new anti-litter strategy, and Melton Mowbray livestock market

What impact has Britian's unusually dry weather had on farms? Plus the government's new anti-litter strategy and Melton Mowbray's thriving livestock market.

Parts of Britain have had months of unusually dry weather - what impact has it had on farms? We hear from the NFU's expert on water resources. The government has launched its first anti-litter strategy, including measures to tackle the fly-tipping which blights so many farms; and in our livestock auction week, we've a report from Melton Mowbray's thriving livestock market.
Presented by Sybil Ruscoe.

13 minutes

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  • Tue 11 Apr 201705:45

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