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Beef Code, Precision Ploughing, Common Land, Vehicle Wrist Tags

Anna Hill hears about a voluntary beef code, introduced with the aim of giving more stability to the market and improving relationships between beef farmers and meat processors.

A voluntary code has been introduced which aims to give more stability and improve relationships between beef farmers and meat processors. Stephen Rossides from the Meat Processors Association told Anna Hill that it was a moral code which built on systems which were already in place, but aimed to bring greater transparency across the whole supply chain. All this week Farming Today has been looking at the issue of soil, how its used, what is good for it and how it can be improved. Sarah Falkingham reports on how improved precision ploughing can also improve soil nutrition and yield. The Hawk and Owl Trust have taken management of common land in North Norfolk. The trust say that many communities don't quite realise the scale of work and conservation effort needed, and also lack the skills to maintain the land. A midlands company has introduced a wrist band which means only the wearer can operate tractors and quad bikes, its in a bid to lower the figures of farm machinery theft. Presenter by Anna Hill. Produced by Ruth Sanderson.

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Thu 19 Feb 2015 05:45

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  • Thu 19 Feb 2015 05:45

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