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This week we’re talking about spring veg, and ask about one of the big issues facing farmers and growers - who is going to pick it? We’ve reported on problems attracting both people already based in the UK and seasonal workers from abroad onto British farms, especially since Brexit - and the impact of the war in Ukraine. 30,000 people are allowed to work on farms via the seasonal worker visa - but some who come here say that they are badly treated.

England’s new Environmental Watchdog's first report into the government’s efforts to protect and improve the environment is out. The newly created Office for Environmental Protection - which also covers Northern Ireland - says ministers must take decisive action before some key tipping points are passed.

We hear from the skipper of a Cornish charter boat, which is donating its catch to local people at a foodbank each week, and show season is underway. The Balmoral show in Northern Ireland has kicked off, with showing cattle, showjumping, sheep shearing and food...

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Audio by Caitlin Hobbs