Global trade wars affect British farmers; new breeds of apple to beat climate change; farms get ready for winter
Trump's tariffs on Chinese products hit grain prices and UK farmers. Plus a look at experiments with new apple varieties that can cope with climate change.
Trade wars between America and China are having a knock on effect on farming here. Coupled with drought, experts say it's bad news for arable farmers.
New apples for new temperatures - researchers in Kent are experimenting with varieties of fruit that can cope with climate change.
Harvest gathered, cows brought in, farmers are getting ready for winter.
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