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18/07/20 - Farming Today This Week: Alleged mistreatment of farm workers

A Farming Today investigation has revealed allegations of serious issues around the treatment of some farm workers, including safe working practices during the Covid pandemic.

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A Farming Today special investigation has revealed allegations of serious underlying issues around the treatment of some farm workers, including safe working practices during the Covid pandemic. Charlotte Smith asks the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority what is being done to tackle these problems, and to two of the campaign and industry groups behind a new app developed by the Clewer Initiative, the Church of England’s initiative to combat modern slavery.

Producer: Toby Field

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Sat 18 Jul 202006:30

BBC Radio 4

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