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Northern Ireland's priorities for farming post-Brexit, Increased risk of skin cancer for farmers, Potato irrigation technology

Farmers in Northern Ireland are hoping to maintain their farm subsidies after Britain leaves the EU. Plus the NHS advises those working out in the fields to 'Cover Up, Mate'.

Farmers in Northern Ireland are hoping to maintain their farm subsidies post Brexit.
If you're are out in the fields in the blazing sunshine - the NHS says "Cover Up, Mate".
The Elveden Estate near Thetford on the Norfolk border is working with Cambridge University Farm to develop precision moisture monitoring, to 'hear' what each potato plant needs.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

13 minutes

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  • Tue 19 Jul 2016 05:45

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