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21/01/2011

Pig producers say they're losing 20 pounds on every pig. Charlotte Smith asks why and what will happen if the consumer doesn't pay more for pork.

Pig farmers say they're losing more than 20 pounds on each pig this month. Charlotte Smith hears why they want the consumer to pay more.

Fishermen and scientists are concerned about increased sightings of American lobster around the UK coast. Research is being carried out into how threatening they could be to indigenous species.

Charlotte travels to Borough Market to speak to small-scale traders about how traceable their ingredients are.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.

15 minutes

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Fri 21 Jan 2011 05:45

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  • Fri 21 Jan 2011 05:45

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