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Farming and the environment, black kale, trees for reducing ammonia, Christmas tree shortage

A new National Farmers' Union report shows that farmers are working with the environment in mind.

A new National Farmers' Union report shows that farmers are working with the environment in mind. But they say they can only do more for the environment if they earn enough from food, to re-invest.
Scientists have developed a new online calculator to help farmers design woodland plantings to mitigate ammonia emissions. Staff at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology worked with Forest Research to develop the online tool for users as part of research funded by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Cavolo nero, or black kale as we call it here, is said to be one of the world's most nutrient-dense vegetables and it's been used for centuries in Tuscan cooking. Farmer Will Haines is now growing it alongside more traditional winter veg in the Vale of Evesham.
We hear from one of the largest Christmas tree growers in Britain, who describes how they lost thousands of young trees last summer because of the heat wave. Owner Rob Morgan predicts a shortage in years to come.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

14 minutes

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  • Tue 11 Dec 2018 05:45

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