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24/01/2011

A government report on how farmers will feed the world in 2050 is out today. Charlotte Smith discusses if a pesticide should be withdrawn because of its possible effect on bees.

A major government report into how farming should change to feed the world in 2050 is published today. Charlotte Smith finds out what Professor Maurice Moloney from Rothamstead Research, and Sandra Bell from Friends of the Earth believe are the answers to produce more food, sustainably. Charlotte also examines the controversy over a pesticide which some scientists and campaigners believe is damaging bees, and hears why the manufacturers say it's safe.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.

12 minutes

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Mon 24 Jan 2011 05:45

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