17/08/21 - Tenant farm rent rises, New varieties of oil seed rape, Barley harvest
The Tenant Farmers Association say they have evidence landlords are trying to raise rents this year to cushion the blow caused by cuts to the Basic Payment Scheme.
The Tenant Farmers Association say they have evidence landlords are trying to raise rents significantly this year, to cushion the blow caused by cuts to their old payments under the Basic Payment Scheme. Anna Hill speaks to George Dunn.
For harvest week Anna's been to the Elveden Estate in Norfolk for the malting barley harvest and to see a new piece of farming equipment in action, which has been nicknamed 'The Beast'.
Oil Seed Rape has been more difficult to grow in recent years partly because farmers are no longer allowed to use seeds coated with neonicotinoids chemicals, they protect the young plants from the flea beetle. Anna speaks to Dr Rachel Wells about experiments to breed new varieties of Oil Seed Rape which the Flea Beetle won't want to eat.
Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer in Bristol: Toby Field
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