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Inside a modern chicken plant, Reaction to new shadow Defra secretary, Harvest

Farming Today goes inside a modern chicken plant that processes 1.6 million animals a week to find out what they are doing to combat a common bug that causes food poisoning.

We go inside a modern chicken plant in Hereford that processes 1.6 million animals a week. They're investing in new technology to combat the bug campylobacter - the most common cause of food poisoning.

An agricultural journalist gives us his reaction to the appointment of Kerry McCarthy - a committed vegan - as shadow Environment Secretary. Johann Tasker from Farmers Weekly says she'll need to work hard to get farmers' trust - but could also shake up the industry and raise some difficult issues that need airing.

As a new survey estimates that rural crime costs England and Wales Β£800 million a year, we speak to a company providing farmers with security advice and technology.

And the former teacher who's done up an old combine and is offering his services to small farmers.

Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner.

13 minutes

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  • Wed 16 Sep 2015 05:45

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