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Floating houses, Farm technology, Livestock market on TV

As the post-flood clear-up continues, should the UK be looking at houses that can float on floodwater, like the systems used in some parts of Holland?

Over the past few weeks we've talked a lot about flooding, and many farming communities are still clearing up after the latest deluge. Flood defences in the Netherlands are being held up as an example of how communities could better deal with the threat of flooding in this country. The Dutch are building homes which will float on floodwater, rather than get inundated by it. Charlotte Smith find out how it works.

All this week, Farming Today will be looking at the use of new technology in agriculture. Charlotte talks to the head of engineering at Harper Adams University about the trends for the future.

And a new TV series starts tonight, based at the livestock market in Aberdeen. We get a sneak preview.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Emma Campbell.

13 minutes

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Mon 18 Jan 2016 05:45

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  • Mon 18 Jan 2016 05:45

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