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14/08/21 Farming Today This Week: IPPC report on methane, farmland for offsetting, Maryport fishing

The UN’s expert panel on climate change, the IPCC, says methane emissions must be significantly reduced. What will it mean for farmers?

The UN’s expert panel on climate change, the IPCC, says methane emissions must be significantly reduced. What will it mean for farmers?
Trees are proving controversial in parts of Wales. Big investment companies have been buying farms across the country for forestry, to plant trees to offset carbon emissions, but there are concerns it could damage local culture, language and heritage.
And the Maryport fishing business on the west coast of Cumbria that weathered Covid and came back stronger.

Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

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  • Sat 14 Aug 202106:30

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