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23/10/19 Illegally imported antibiotics, plums, organic research

Illegal antibiotics destined for a poultry farm are seized at an airport. We ask why it poses such a risk to farming, and to us.

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Illegal antibiotics destined for a poultry farm are seized at an airport. We ask why it poses such a risk to farming, and to us.
As part of our week focusing on top fruit, Annabel Dry visits East Malling to meet Dr Julien Lecourt who's leading the research to create Britain's perfect plum.
We hear about a new report by Cranfield University looking into the impact of the UK moving to 100% organic farming.

Presented by Anna Jones and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

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14 minutes

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Wed 23 Oct 201905:45

BBC Radio 4

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