06/08/21 Sheep shearing record, crop diseases with global warming, Welsh sheep farming
New research suggests British crops will face more tropical diseases with climate change. And a new world record in sheep shearing.
New research suggests British crops will face more tropical diseases with climate change, but global warming could also boost yields.
We ask can Welsh sheep farmers rise to environmental challenges?
And a new world record in sheep shearing.
Presented by Sybil Ruscoe and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
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- Fri 6 Aug 202105:45BBC Radio 4
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