Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Long-term consequences of the heatwave, pullet farming, agricultural pollution in Scottish rivers

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. The programme looks into the long-term consequences of extreme heat and water shortages on UK farming.

This summer's heatwave is more than just a flash in the pan for farmers. We look into the long term consequences of extreme heat and water shortages on UK farming.
We hear from a root vegetable grower who says it'll be Christmas before he knows just how badly this drought has hit his crops.

As the free range egg sector grows, a Yorkshire poultry farmer has a business rearing hens to cope with modern, multi-tier laying houses.

This week we're looking at rivers on Farming Today. Nancy Nicolson speaks to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency about how they are working with farmers to tackle agricultural run-off pollution.

Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

13 minutes

Broadcast

  • Tue 7 Aug 2018 05:45

Farming Tomorrow: Another Country with James Rebanks

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

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?

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

Farming Tomorrow: Kiri's Farm

A stand-up comedian, a vegan and a farmer walk into a bar.

Podcast