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23/07/2024: Agriculture budget; Scottish national park; Rural crime; Horticulture

Three conservation groups say farming budgets need to rise substantially to meet legally binding targets on nature and climate.

Three conservation groups say farming budgets need to rise substantially to meet legally binding targets on nature and climate.

Scotland is to have a new national park and Galloway, in the south west of the country, has been chosen as the preferred location. Not everyone is happy, a local farmer gives his views.

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed it will switch officers from their rural crime team to other roles for the next few months because staffing is so stretched.

UK households spent around Β£8 billion pounds on gardening products last year according to the Horticulture Trades Association, which is complaining border delays are hitting its industry hard.

Presented by Caz Graham

Produced by Alun Beach

14 minutes

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  • Tue 23 Jul 2024 05:45

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