09/06/20: Maize trials, racism in rural industries, pesticides and trade deals
Food standards are a hot topic and, as trade deals are sought, the Pesticide Action Network has warned that regulations around pesticide use in the UK must be maintained.
Food standards are a hot topic and as trade deals are sought the Pesticide Action Network have warned that regulations around pesticide use in the UK must be maintained.
Navaratnam Partheeban tells Anna Hill about the racism he's experienced working as a vet in rural communities and what impact the recent Black Lives Matter protests might have on the agricultural industries.
It's arable week on Farming Today and Bob Walker has been to meet Phil Billings to find out how undersowing Maize can reduce run-off and improve soil health.
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