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14/07/20 - Special investigation: Alleged mistreatment of farm workers

A special investigation by Farming Today reveals serious underlying issues around the treatment of some farm workers, including safe working practices during the Covid pandemic.

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A special investigation by Farming Today reveals serious underlying issues around the treatment of some farm workers, including safe working practices during the Covid pandemic. We also hear from the major agriculture shows in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales about how they're coping with the enforced year off; and discovered that it's actually encouraged some positive innovation. Presented by Anna Hill.

Producer: Toby Field

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Tue 14 Jul 202005:45

BBC Radio 4

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