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15/03/2011

Anna Hill hears how changing tastes in the far East have led to record UK food exports. British meat, fish and dairy are now in demand across the globe.

Anna Hill hears how changing tastes in the far East have led to record UK food exports. Melanie Leech of the Food and Drink Federation explains that British meat, fish and dairy are now in demand across the globe. One recent export success is Welsh lamb, and Laura Dodd from Meat Promotion Wales explains the lobbying which is needed to crack a global market.

The century-long reign of Cox as the best-selling English apple has come to an end. The Gala apple, which is grown all over the world, has out-sold Cox by 400 tonnes this year. Farming Today hears claims the Gala's success is to the detriment of native English varieties.

And a trip to one Norfolk farm reveals the pea farmers of East Anglia are back in business after Birds Eye pulled out of the region last year.

Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Melvin Rickarby.

15 minutes

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Tue 15 Mar 2011 05:45

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