02/04/24 Flooded farms, fox hunting, walking trail
Farmers are unable to put cattle out to graze because of the rain.
We hear from farmers unable to put cattle out to graze because the fields are still too wet. It's adding extra cost as they need to buy in food and bedding to keep the livestock inside for longer.
We join a trail hunt in Yorkshire where both hunters and those watching for violations say tensions are rising.
And the groups helping to develop a major European walking trail through Northern Ireland, being frustrated by bureaucracy.
Presented by Charlotte Smith
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- Tue 2 Apr 202405:45BBC Radio 4
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