The rise and rise of beef prices, carp growing, agroforestry
Charlotte Smith examines what's behind 2025's unprecedented increase in prices paid to UK beef farmers. Big fish, big money: we visit a carp grower in Yorkshire.
Charlotte Smith examines what's behind 2025's unprecedented increase in prices paid to UK beef farmers. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board fewer cattle are being farmed in the UK, and beyond. This week Farming Today is taking a closer look at Agroforestry, the approach which combines farming crops or livestock with trees. And, big fish, big money: we visit a carp grower in Yorkshire.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling
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- Tue 22 Apr 202505:45BBC Radio 4
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