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12/11/2012

Turkey farmers have been preparing since February for their busiest time of year. Charlotte Smith visits one farmer who explains how he gets ready for the Christmas rush.

Anna Hill visits a turkey farmer who tells us it's make or break time; with Christmas rapidly approaching the rush is on to get the turkeys ready.

The Unite Union tells Farming Today the government's consultation on abolishing the body that sets farm workers' wages has been unlawful, an accusation that DEFRA denies. Meanwhile we hear from the National Farmers' Union who support the proposed abolition.

And environment minister Owen Paterson explains why he is trying to sell tea to China, as he takes a group of British food businesses to the country to boost the UK exports.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced in Birmingham by Polly Procter.

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