06/10/25: Rural policing, grape harvest, Conservative Party conference
A rural crime expert tells us there's been an 'ideological and material' shift away from the problem in some police force areas.
A rural crime expert tells us there's been an 'ideological and material' shift away from the problem in some police force areas. Dr Kate Tudor from Durham University says despite this there have been some positives in the fight against rural crime, following the advent of a National Rural Crime Team. All this week Farming Today is examining the issue.
The warmest summer on record for the UK has meant good yields and high-quality grapes in our vineyards, and winemakers looking forward to a vintage year.
It's the Conservative Party Conference this week, in Manchester, we hear what's on their policy agenda for farming and the countryside.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling
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