Great Yorkshire Show: we ask the Defra Secretary what the new rules on pollution mean for farmers.
Why MPs are calling for a rethink on beavers.
And dairy farmers welcome new government measures to protect them from unfair contracts with milk companies.
Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
Today
10/07/25 Welsh rural crime strategy, Shetland mussels, seasonal workers scheme
A new strategy for tackling rural crime across Wales will offer greater protection for people and wildlife in the countryside, according to the Welsh government. Priority areas include tackling damage to ancient monuments, or heritage crime, and attacks on livestock, with new awa ... Show More
14m 7s
Yesterday
09/07/2025 Bee virus, lobsters, water abstraction.
Chronic bee paralysis has been in bee populations for thousands of years, but cases are rising in the UK and it’s estimated up to two percent are affected. The disease is not notifiable, so doesn’t have to be reported, and bees can have the virus and not show symptoms, so it’s pr ... Show More
13m 51s
May 2023
How can farmers help to regenerate nature? | Redesigning Food series
What is regenerative production? And how can farmers help address the damaging effects our industrialised food system has on the climate and biodiversity?In this episode, we’ll hear from Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers, an organisation working to empower farmers. W ... Show More
19m 20s
Jan 2024
Healing the Earth Through Regenerative Farming with Will Harris
Is industrial farming bad for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the future of food production, regenerative agriculture, and greenwashing with herdsman, land steward, and author Will Harris. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this en ... Show More
44m 10s