06/08/25 Parasite control, barn owls, pea harvest

The British Veterinary Association is urging farmers to avoid treating livestock for parasites unnecessarily. The say blanket treatments of worming medicines can lead to resistance and have an impact on the environment.

Conservationists in the south east are reporting a drop in the number of barn owl chicks being raised, they say it's the worst breeding season they've seen for decades.

All week we're following the harvest around the country, pea producers say this year's crop is down by a quarter because of dry windy weather.

Presenter = Anna Hill
Producer = Rebecca Rooney