Big Data, National Parks, Pumpkins
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith. How hi-tech data is set to revolutionise the future of British agriculture.
George Freeman, the Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk, talks to Charlotte Smith about the first 'big data' centre of excellence for food and farming, which opens this week. He says it's going to revolutionise the future of British agriculture.
The North Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are expanding their area. Alison Morris lives and works in an area which will be encompassed and fears that it will push house prices up and local residents out. However, the Campaign for National Parks says that it will work with residents to ensure thriving communities.
As Halloween approaches, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Leicester's Ben Jackson visits a farmer who is cashing in on the increasing seasonal craze for pumpkins.
Presenter Charlotte Smith. Producer Ruth Sanderson.
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