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29/03/2012
A field trial is underway to test a genetically modified wheat variety which scares off aphids by mimicking their alarm signal. Plus, the new National Drought Management Group.
A field trial's underway to test a genetically modified wheat variety which scares off aphids, and attracts the insects predators, by mimicking their alarm signal. Scientists at Rothamsted Research are developing the wheat. Plus, how the new National Drought Management Group hopes to share out what water resources England has this year. And, the rarest British heavy horse: the Suffolk Punch.
Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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