Government's 'new deal' for farmers, £150m lottery fund for landscapes, more Defra budget concerns, sheep sector future, & Suffolk farmer's American WW2 memorial
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In this episode, the government pledges a new deal for farmers to boost confidence across the industry.
We look at what the promise might mean – and what it might deliver.
Lottery money for landscapes – farmers could be among the winners from a £150m heritage fund to revitalise wildlife habitats and the environment.
Industry leaders highlight the importance of the sheep sector – and the contribution it makes to rural communities and the environment.
We find out more during a visit to the National Sheep Association's flagship sheep event at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire.
We’ve our regular market round-up and all the latest commodity prices.
And a Suffolk farmer unveils a memorial to an American aircrew whose bomber crashed on his farm in World War Two.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Philip Case and Charlie Reeve.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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