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29/10/2022: Farming Today This Week: New Environment Secretary, shellfish, pollution, bird flu, nuts, seeds and pumpkins

As the new environment secretary Therese Coffey takes over she says ELMS – the Environment, Land Management schemes - are safe.

What is at the top of the agenda for the new environment secretary Therese Coffey? She says ELMS – the Environment, Land Management schemes - are safe.

Fishing crews give their thoughts on the mass die-off of shellfish on the North East coast, and should the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme do more to prevent pollution from farms.

Faster government compensation is promised for farmers hit by bird flu, growing nuts and seeds for profit, and cultivating pumpkins for Hallowee'n, is a bit of a treat for farmers.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Alun Beach
Editor: Dimitri Houtart

25 minutes

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  • Sat 29 Oct 2022 06:30

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