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Farming in 'crisis', Invasive weeds, Goats

UK farming unions meet to discuss falling milk and lamb prices. But in Scotland, farmers are ditching protest in favour of better promotion. Presented by Felicity Evans.

UK farming unions meet later today to discuss what they describe as a 'crisis' in agriculture. With milk and lamb prices falling, many farmers say they're being pushed to the brink. But as protests continue south of the border, in Scotland dairy farmers are putting their energy into promoting the industry better.

Hundreds of volunteers are going out this summer tackling invasive weeds which are clogging some rivers and streams, and crowding out native species. We join a group as they get to work on Himalayan Balsam, which can produce up to 800 seeds every year.

And we're talking goats all this week. Kept for centuries for their milk and cheese, their produce is now a popular choice on the high street, which has led to an increase in goat farms.

The presenter is Felicity Evans, the producer in Bristol is Sally Challoner.

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Mon 10 Aug 2015 05:45

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