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23/03/22 - Seed potatoes sent to Russia, money for tree planting and a new breed of sheep
Podcast |
Farming Today
Publisher |
BBC
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Science
Publication Date |
Mar 23, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:13:40
A large consignment of seed potatoes is being sent from Scotland to Russia, despite a plea from the Scottish government, for businesses to ‘disengage from trade with Russia’ in response to the war in Ukraine. The shipment by Saltire Seed is believed to be for Pepsi-Co, which grows potatoes in Russia and owns Lays Crisps. We find out about the England Woodland Creation Offer which will provide “financial incentives to help you plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reason.” And a group of farmers in South West England have bred a new type of sheep which don’t need shearing, they lamb safely outdoors and are parasite resistant. They are called the "Exlana" - it’s Latin for "without wool". Under lockdown the group started selling their animals online, and they’ve even been exporting their genetics to New Zealand. Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

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