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18/03/2013

As Tesco announces its commitment to source more meat from Northern Ireland, Charlotte Smith asks what the extra demand - and potential extra profits - will do for farmers.

As Tesco announces its commitment to source more meat from Northern Ireland, Charlotte Smith asks what the extra demand - and potential extra profits - will do for farmers.
Amid speculation that the Environment Agency and Natural England could be merged into one organisation, we hear from critics worried that it weaken protection of the natural landscape.
And are youngsters learning enough about farming? A charity aimed at teaching children about the countryside says more work needs to be done.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Produced by Anna Jones.

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