Farming, food production and rural life

Start the Week by BBC

May 18, 202642:34Society & Culture

What is the future of farming and rural life? Adam Rutherford hosts Radio 4's discussion programme which starts the week, asking about the future of food production and the communities that support it. Minette Batters wa...

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