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28/06/25 Farming Today This Week: Illegal waste cleanup, agricultural emissions report, imported beef in supermarkets

The Climate Change Committee report shows little progress on the reduction of emissions from agriculture.

The Climate Change Committee report shows little progress on the reduction of emissions from agriculture and substantial action still needed.

Many UK supermarkets have made public commitments to sourcing 100% of their beef from the UK. But in recent months some seem to be moving away from these pledges. We ask how much beef is being imported, from where, and why.

A group of farmers are seeking a judicial review over the decision to re-impose inheritance tax on some farm businesses.

Work has begun to clear more than 30,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from a Kent woodland, in an operation led by the Environment Agency.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

25 minutes

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  • Sat 28 Jun 202506:30

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