Farm Profitability Review - Minette Batters makes 57 recommendations, MPs call for farm productivity boost, & how growers are being rewarding for regenerative farming
Description
In this episode, Defra is considering 57 recommendations after Minette Batters submits her long-awaited Farm Profitability Review.
We take a look at some of main themes – including better collaboration between farmers and a closer relationship between industry and government.
A cross-party group of MPs say urgent action is needed to improve agricultural productivity and avert the loss of UK farmland.
And a major food processor explains why it is working to reward growers for adopting more sustainable farming methods.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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