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Rural crime, Sugar beet factory, Farm shop marketing

With a sheep farm in Oxfordshire becoming the latest victim of meat thieves, Julia Mulligan from the Rural Crime Network explains how they can help farmers protect their livestock.

With a sheep farm in Oxfordshire becoming the latest victim of meat thieves, Julia Mulligan, Chair of the Rural Crime Network, explains how they can help farmers protect their livestock.

There's a proposal for a new Sugar Beet processing plant to be built in Knaresbrough in North Yorkshire, helping to create up to 300 jobs. Ian Reeve has been to gauge reaction.

In our look at the price of food, Howard Shannon finds out whether farm food businesses can boost their bottom line by offering a premium shopping experience and pricier products.

Presenter: David Gregory Kumar
Producer: Toby Field.

13 minutes

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  • Thu 3 Aug 2017 05:45

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