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Charlotte Smith hears plans for the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks to be extended. After years of debate and consultation, Natural England has recommended that the beautiful Howgill Fells and Lune Valley should become part of the Parks. Some farmers say the move will damage their business, but David Butterworth, the chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park says this could enhance farming and the economy of the area.

The European Commission have suggested that cod fishing should once again be banned off the West of Scotland. And despite a recovery in numbers, the Haddock quota should only increase by 25%. Scottish fisheries minister Richard Lochhead tells Charlotte Smith the decision ignores the relevant science, but the Marine Conservation Society believes the Commission is trying to look after the long term interest of fish stocks.

And a new welfare-friendly pig pen is being trialled by British farmers. Research from the Scottish Agricultural College suggests that keeping sows in larger pens to give birth in is better for both them and their piglets. Charlotte Smith asks Dr Emma Baxter how much this new style of pig-keeping will add to the price of meat.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Clare Freeman.