12/02/2016

Should animal antibiotics be banned on farms? The idea has been suggested by Lord O'Neil who's leading the Government's review on the issue. However, the British Veterinary Association doesn't agree. As we gauge what British farming would look like if we left the European Union, we get the view from Scotland. Meanwhile a seasoned New Zealand agriculture expert describes what happened when subsidies there ended thirty years ago. Renewable energy on UK farms is now commonplace, especially solar panels. But after Whitehall reduced or withdrew many subsidies last year, farmers and energy companies have been meeting to decide the way forward. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Vernon Harwood.