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14/05/2012

As the drought continues in parts of England, Anna Hill hears farmers are being put off building reservoirs. They say planning regulations put the environment ahead of food.

As the drought continues in parts of England, Anna Hill hears farmers are being put off building reservoirs because planning regulations put the environment ahead of food.

And Farming Today reports from one of the 414 rural communities which now rely on just one bank.

Presenter: Anna Hill. Producer: Melvin Rickarby.

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Mon 14 May 2012 05:45

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  • Mon 14 May 2012 05:45

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