Farming in Five: Scottish Gov says it will not cut livestock numbers and more from the Royal Highland Show
In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black reports from the Royal Highland Show on announcements from the Scottish Government, concerns over imports and the latest on small abattoirs
20 June 2025
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Farming in Five: 90% of people want to see more British produce on shelves; Kaleb Cooper to judge Young British Farming Award and the Royal Highland Show gets underway
A new Red Tractor survey says 90% of the British public want to see more homegrown produce on shelves; Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is to judge a new entrant category at the Young British Farming Awards and the Royal Highland Show gets underway with ministers pledging their support to farmingtrust in British farming is growing as
19 June 2025
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Farming in Five: abattoirs under siege from imports and bluetongue
Abattoirs in Wales are under threat from imports and bluetongue; Eurostar customers offered pork products despite ban; NFU heads back to Brussels for EU reset and how the harvest could all be down to St John
18 June 2025
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Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a 'damp squib' for farmers, Defra says direct payments to 'large and wealthy landowners' does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming's wider contribution to society
On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society
17 June 2025
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Farming in Five: Rural crime continues to devastate farm businesses, sauce manufacturer answers Clarkson's prayers with 100% British ketchup and the role of gamekeeping celebrated in new report
Rural crime report reveals farmers left footing £44.1 million bill, sauce manufacturer creates British ketchup after Jeremy Clarkson highlights gap in the market, and gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes
16 June 2025
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Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]
In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup
13 June 2025
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