24/04/2009
Charlotte Smith hears how the cow's genome has finally been mapped and what it means for farmers and consumers.
Charlotte Smith hears how the cow's genome has finally been mapped and what it means for farmers and consumers. The start of a revolution in the way we breed and understand cattle could be marked when the complete cow genome is published in the journal Science, revealing the genetic make up of the animal. It has taken six years and 300 scientists from 25 countries to get to this point.
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- Fri 24 Apr 2009 05:45麻豆社 Radio 4
Farming Tomorrow: Another Country with James Rebanks
A document of the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages.
Farming Tomorrow: AI on the Farm
Charlotte Smith explores how artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture.
Farming Tomorrow: The Briefing Room asks How will climate change affect our farms?
Will we still be able to grow enough food as temperatures rise and rain patterns change?
Farming Tomorrow: Kiri's Farm
A stand-up comedian, a vegan and a farmer walk into a bar.
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