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10/02/2011

Warnings that tuition fees of up to 45,000 pounds will lead to a shortage of farm vets. Plus, the split between DEFRA and the devolved nations over continuing subsidies.

Charlotte Smith hears warnings that student tuition fees of up to 拢45,000 for a veterinary degree could lead to a shortage of farm vets. Plus, the split between DEFRA and the devolved nations over whether subsidies should be phased out. The Farm Minister Jim Paice tells farmers he could bring in more regulations if the industry doesn't get its act together on the environment. And, amid the clamour of a sheep flock with a hearty appetite Caz Graham finds out about the financial pressures on hill farmers.

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Thu 10 Feb 2011 05:45

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